Seniors & Health Issues
In-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 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 MoreExplore the Different Ways In-Home Care Assists Your Dad After a Fall
Every minute across the U.S., around 60 adults aged 65 or older fall. Those falls can lead to severe injuries, including bone fractures, traumatic brain injuries, and cuts that require stitches. After one fall, it’s essential to take steps to prevent another fall. In-home care aides offer the help you need in keeping your dad…
Read MoreSpring Wellness Tips for Your Family
Spring starts a new season, which makes it an excellent time to focus on family wellness. After a long winter, you and your parents may not have gotten as much exercise as you should have. It’s hard to keep up with walks outside when it’s cold and snowy. Now is a great time to change…
Read MoreOsteoporosis: What Your Mom Needs to Do to Lower Her Risk
Within seven years of the point at which menopause ends, your mom may have lost as much as 20 percent of her bone density. From the age of 50, a fall that leads to a broken bone can be a sign that bone density is degrading. It’s estimated that 54 million people in the U.S.…
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