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Importance of Socialization for Seniors

Feb152023skohAlzheimer's & Dementia, caregiver, elder care, Exercise & Fitness, fall prevention, healthy aging, home care, home care aide, in home care, long term care insurance, senior care, Socializing, special needs care, stroke care, veteran care

Why Socializing Matters The importance of socialization for seniors cannot be overemphasized. Healthy relationships are needed regardless of age. Consistent social interactions help keep people mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically healthy. Socializing also prevents isolation and make lives more meaningful. The Health Benefits of Socializing There are a number of important ways that socialization can… Continue Reading Importance of Socialization for Seniors

Home Care Helps All Senior Living Options

Feb032023skoh

Senior Living Options With so many senior living options nowadays, it’s difficult to decide which is the best route to take. The following list breaks down the common senior living options: Independent Living Communities Assisted Living Communities Nursing Homes (SNF, Rehab temporary) Memory Care/Support Residential Care Homes (Board & Care) Home Care Companies Hospice Care Independent Living Communities These are… Continue Reading Home Care Helps All Senior Living Options

Fall-Proofing Your Home

Jan232023skohAlzheimer's & Dementia, caregiver, developmentally challenged care, elder care, Exceptional Service, fall prevention, healthy aging, home care aide, in home care, long term care insurance, parkinsons, safety, senior care, special needs care, veteran care

Fall-Proofing Your Home Fall-proofing your home can help prevent more than 75% of falls that take place inside or in close proximity to the home. But your home doesn’t have to be an obstacle course of potential falls. Some simple and quick changes will easily help reduce your risk of falling. The following tips for fall-proofing your home can help… Continue Reading Fall-Proofing Your Home

How to Lower the Risk of a Heart Attack

Sep082022skohassisting hands home care, care, care arrangement, care coordination, care providers, caregiver, elder care, health care, heart attack, heart attack prevention, heart disease, heart disease prevention, home care, home care aide, home care services, long term care, senior care, veteran care

The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease (CAD), which affects the blood flow to the heart attack. The more time that passes without treatment to restore blood flow, the greater the damage to the heart muscle. Sometimes heart disease may be… Continue Reading How to Lower the Risk of a Heart Attack

Caregiving for Individuals with Parkinson’s

Aug192022skohassisting hands home care, care, care arrangement, care coordination, care providers, caregiver, caregiving, elder care, health care, home care aide, home care services, in home care, non-clinical care, non-medical care, parkinsons, senior care, veteran care

Caregiving for Individuals with Parkinson’s Being a care partner is essential to the well-being of every individual with Parkinson’s. What Are Some Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease? A softer voice that trails off Falling and trouble with balance and coordination Freezing: a sudden, but temporary inability to move, when you start to walk Moving without assistance or a wheelchair Fatigue and… Continue Reading Caregiving for Individuals with Parkinson’s

Tips to Improve Alzheimer’s and Dementia Symptoms

Jul172022skohAlzheimer's, assisting hands home care, care, care arrangement, care coordination, caregiver, caregiving, dementia, elder care, health care, healthcare, home care, home care aide, home care services, long term care, memory care, senior care

In our previous blog, we discussed the difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia symptoms. This time, let’s focus on what you or your loved one can now do to deal with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. While there is currently no official cure for Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia, there are some practical and preventative measures that people can take to maintain or improve… Continue Reading Tips to Improve Alzheimer’s and Dementia Symptoms

Summer Safe Senior Exercising

Jul032022skohassisting hands home care, care, care arrangement, care coordination, care providers, caregiver, caregiving, clinical care, elder care, health care, home care, home care aide, home care providers, hyperthermia, in home care, senior care, senior golf, senior sports, senior workouts, senior yoga, summer fun, summer safety, summertime, veteran care

Safely exercising outside during the summer is important for a healthy lifestyle. But during the summer, it can be hard or even dangerous to exercise outdoors due to the intense heat, especially for seniors. Indoor workouts would be a great option, and not everyone may have has access to a pool, gym or exercise equipment in their home. Fortunately, there… Continue Reading Summer Safe Senior Exercising

4 Effective Ways to Help Seniors Avoid Social Isolation

Jun272022skohAlzheimer's, assisting hands home care, care, care arrangement, care coordination, care providers, caregiver, caregiving, dementia, elder care, healthcare, heart attack, incontinence, loneliness, non-medical care, seniorcare, social isolation, stroke care, veteran care

Social isolation and loneliness among seniors are detrimental to their health, reveals research. Social isolation and loneliness has been linked to numerous poor health outcomes in seniors such as depression, increased rate of a stroke or heart attack, dementia, and premature death. And, as the population of older adults in the US continues to grow, isolation among seniors is turning… Continue Reading 4 Effective Ways to Help Seniors Avoid Social Isolation

Staying active and SAFE in the summer

Jun122022skohassisting hands home care, care, care arrangement, care coordination, elder care, health care, healthcare, home care, home care aide, home care providers, home care services, in home care, long term care, senior care, senior support, veteran care

Summertime is here and for most people it’s a great time to be outside, and staying active and safe in the summer should be a lifestyle of health. All individuals, regardless of age, should be encouraged to reduce sedentary behavior and remain as active as possible, including enjoying the outdoors. However, the extra sunlight, high temperatures and humidity can become… Continue Reading Staying active and SAFE in the summer

Ways to Manage High Blood Pressure

May032022skohassisting hands home care, blood pressure, care, care coordination, care providers, caregiver, caregivers, caregiving, elder care, health care, healthcare, healthy aging, healthy eating, healthy foods, high blood pressure, home care, home care aide, home care aides, home care providers, home care services, in home care, long term care, non-medical care, nutrition, senior care, seniorcare, veteran care, well-being, wellness

High blood pressure is a common disease in which blood flows through blood vessels, or arteries, at higher than normal pressures. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as the heart pumps blood. High blood pressure, sometimes called hypertension, is when this force against the artery walls is too high. Some ways to… Continue Reading Ways to Manage High Blood Pressure

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