Family Caregivers May Neglect Their Own Physical Activity Routine
Family caregivers are busy people! Many are providing many hours of care per week for their loved one, while juggling…
Living at Home with Arthritis
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. According to the Arthritis Foundation, 50 million Americans are living with arthritis today, and…
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Assisting Hands Travel Service
Each and every Assisting Hands Home Care franchisee is passionate about not only meeting the physical needs of their clients,…
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When a Senior Loved One Hoards
As we grow older, many of us must make decisions about what to do with a lifetime of belongings. In more extreme cases, families find themselves dealing with hoarding, a disorder which becomes more common as people grow older.
March 10 – 16 is World Salt Awareness Week
When it comes to awareness about salt consumption, most of us know that consuming too much salt (sodium) can hurt…
Dining Out Without Filling Out: Healthy Restaurant Eating is Possible
In the two years since retirement, Regina has gained 15 pounds. When her doctor cautioned her about the weight gain…
When a Loved One Is Living with Chronic Illness, Home Care Can Help
When a loved one has a chronic illness, living independently can be a challenge.
Growing Older Leads to Greater Emotional Stability
“Most of the grumpy old men out there are grumpy young men who grew old,” Carstensen said. “Aging isn’t going to turn someone grumpy into someone who’s happy-go-lucky. But most people will gradually feel better as they grow older.”
February is American Heart Month
The American Heart Association recently released a report about heart disease in America. The good news is that the death rate from cardiovascular disease has fallen 30% in the last decade, due to better treatment for heart attack, congestive heart failure and other heart disease.
Another Great Reason for Seniors to Quit Smoking
You may have read that people who quit smoking can eventually lower their risk of heart disease and stroke. Previous…