Transitioning to Supported Care
As our loved ones age, initiating conversations about their care can be challenging yet crucial. Supported care for aging loved ones is inevitable. Here are some ways we can navigate these difficult conversations.
New Arthritis Diagnosis?
Dealing with a new diagnosis is never easy, but it is possible to get through it. Here are 5 tips to help you with a new arthritis diagnosis.
Feet and Aging
The process of aging brings with it a myriad of changes to our body and that includes our feet! These sturdy pillars that carry us through life, are not immune to aging. Let’s delve into common foot problems that often afflict people as they age. Solutions exist for all of them, so let’s focus on maintaining healthy, resilient, happy feet.
Cholesterol – The Good & The Bad
Cholesterol is a substance found in your cells that your body needs to function. Here are a few things you can do to work on your cholesterol, so it is beneficial for you and not harmful to your health.
5 Tips to Manage Arthritis Pain
Arthritis pain is invisible to the outside world and can feel daunting when on the inside. There are ways to help manage arthritis pain so that life is more enjoyable.
Tips for Dealing with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is not the same for everyone, but it certainly is a challenge. The good news is there are ways to overcome the challenges. Here are some tips for dealing with hearing loss for yourself or your loved ones.
Time to Hire a Caregiver?
Here are three signs that may indicate it’s time to consider bringing in some additional help.
The Effects of the Pandemic on Older Adults
As society moves to what we recognize more as “normal”, we still see the effects of the pandemic in our daily lives, especially in the aging population.
Studies are conflicting as the population seems to have shown a pull in opposite directions.
Tips For a Smoother Healing Process
If you have recently been injured or fallen ill, your normal way of living has been disrupted. The road to recovery seems long and daunting. This is all new territory for you. But, it can be easier than you might think if certain guidelines are followed. Here are some tips for a smoother healing process.
Is Technology Good For Seniors?
Most devices today are new to your aging loved ones. There are seniors who gracefully welcome the possibility of using these gadgets while some feel otherwise. Be that as it may, these technological advances can be useful for our aging population.
Medication Safety
Medication safety is an important topic. As a Home Care Agency, we have seen where this can cause lots of issues. So, here are some do’s and don’ts as well as questions you can ask your doctor.
Are Your Aging Loved Ones OK?
Sometimes it comes as a shock when we see our parents or grandparents start to age. And we tend to worry about their safety and health. It is hard to tell if they are ok.
So, here are some things to consider when visiting your aging parents or grandparents.