Benefits of Art Therapy for Seniors
Seniors can use many different types of activities to slow cognitive decline and improve the quality of their lives. One of the most effective choices is art therapy. Using art therapy helps seniors unleash their creative side with paintings, drawings, sculptures and other artworks. For many seniors, art therapy becomes an important part of maintaining […]
Light Exercise Ideas for Seniors
Exercise is an important part of staying healthy! This is particularly true for seniors, who must regularly perform exercise to maintain their cardiovascular health, muscle mass and bone density. All Heart Home Care understand the importance on educating individuals in light exercise ideas for seniors. Unfortunately, it can become difficult to perform certain types of exercises when […]
Safety Driving Tips for Seniors
f you have an older relative who loves to drive, it is important to regularly check their driving skills. Having regular motor safety “checkups” will ensure that any age-related medical conditions they have do not impair their ability to safely handle a vehicle. Your older relative may become a danger to themselves or other road […]
Advances in Caring for Seniors with Diabetes
Knowing the advances in caring for seniors with diabetes is important as diabetes is one of the most common illnesses in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 100 million Americans have diabetes and approximately 84.1 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk of developing the disease in the […]
How Seniors With COPD Can Avoid Infections
This article will discuss the importance on how seniors with COPD can avoid infections. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a serious illness that affects more than 30 million people in the United States. COPD refers to a group of progressive lung diseases that can block airflow and make it difficult to breathe. The diseases […]
Talking to the Elderly About Giving up their Car Keys
One of the most difficult parts of getting older is being forced to give up some of the activities that you enjoy. Many older people find it particularly difficult to give up driving. It’s no wonder — driving is seen as an important part of becoming an adult and helps an older person maintain their […]
Alzheimer’s and Aromatherapy
This article will discuss the importance of Alzheimer’s and Aromatherapy holistic treatments and how All Heart Home Care can help. How a Holistic Treatment is Helping Alzheimer’s disease remains the most common form of dementia in the United States. There are currently 5.1 million Americans with the disease, with this figure expected to rise over the coming […]
How Seniors Can Prevent Pneumonia
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PDF), pneumonia and influenza are the 5th-leading cause of death among people over the age of 65. This statistic highlights how important it is for seniors to avoid this deadly disease. This article on how seniors can prevent pneumonia will share some useful tips for avoiding this […]
Caregiver Stress and Respite Care
Working as a caregiver is a very rewarding experience, however, it can also be quite stressful. Caregiving involves a lot of hard work and it can be difficult to care for someone with a serious health problem or disability. Caregiver stress doesn’t just impact the caregiver, it can also compromise the level of service that […]
Helping Seniors Ward Off Depression
This article will discuss an important topic on helping seniors ward off depression. Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses affecting older Americans. More than two million of the 34 million Americans over the age of 65 suffer from depression. In many cases, depression occurs because of a loss of social interaction, the death […]