Personal Care at Home Helps With Oral Care to Avoid Gum Disease
From the age of 65 on, an estimated 96% of older adults have at least one cavity. Around one out of five older adults have untreated tooth decay and 17% have lost all of their teeth. This is concerning as improper oral care can lead to infections and gum disease. If your mom isn’t regularly…
Read MoreIn-Home Care Tips For Seniors to Avoid Ticks
June is National Great Outdoors Month and it’s a great time for seniors to get outside and spend some time in nature. Whether it’s hanging out in the yard or going for a hike, there are some great benefits seniors can get from being outdoors. Studies show that spending time outdoors can cause lower stress…
Read MoreElder Care Tips For Seniors to Manage Seasonal Allergies
Now that the weather is warming up seasonal allergies are about to start making those seniors who have allergies miserable. Every year seasonal allergies cause red, itchy eyes, congestion, coughing, sneezing, and other symptoms that make seniors miserable for at least a month. The humidity can make those seasonal allergies worse. There are many seniors…
Read More7 Home Healthcare Tips for Managing Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is extremely common for seniors but it can become incredibly serious if it isn’t properly managed. Home health care providers can make adapting to new lifestyle changes a lot easier and they can also help seniors and family caregivers to learn how to keep CKD under better control. Adopt a…
Read MoreIn-Home Care Helps Seniors Cope with Low Vision
Did you know that senior adults are the majority of the visually impaired population in the United States? This is according to a recent National Eye Institute (NEI) report. Although low vision is common later in life, it can be challenging for the elderly to accept and acclimate as other senses weaken. Family caregivers must…
Read MoreHome Care Tips to Boost Your Mom’s Vegetable Intake
It’s recommended that older adults eat two cups of fruit each day and three cups of vegetables. Your mom isn’t close to that. In fact, you’re not sure she even gets half of what she should. How do you get her to eat more vegetables? Having a home care provider is a great option, but…
Read MoreTips for Seniors and Elder Care to Increase Appliance Longevity
When seniors are aging at home, it’s important that things like their appliances, water heater, furnace, and air conditioner last as long as possible so they don’t need costly replacements. Even though these items are built to withstand a good bit of wear and tear there are some things that seniors can do to prolong…
Read MoreBenefits Of Senior Home Health Care After a Heart Attack
When seniors come home from the hospital after they have had a heart attack, they are not going to bounce right back to their normal day to day lives. It will take more recovery time at home for seniors to be well again. During that time seniors should have home health care. Home health care…
Read MoreYour Dad Often Falls Asleep Sitting Up – Should You Be Concerned?
You were recently in the middle of a meal with your dad where he began drifting off to sleep. You’re watching a movie and he falls asleep sitting up. This has become a concerning habit lately. He is getting older and although some older people just sleep more, should you be concerned? When Was His…
Read MoreSupporting Your Mom During Her Cancer Journey
National Cancer Prevention Month falls in February. Many forms of cancer can be prevented or stopped when caught early. A colonoscopy can find colorectal cancer in the earliest stages while mammograms and breast ultrasounds detect the early stages of breast cancer. Encourage your mom to go for these tests. If your mom learns she has…
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