National Home Care and Hospice Month
Each November, the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) celebrates National Home Care and Hospice Month. This annual event is designed to honor the healthcare workers and family members who make home care and hospice care possible. It is also an excellent time to inform people of the benefits of home care. This article discusses […]
Protecting Seniors at Home from Scams
A study from True Link Financial in 2015 found that senior financial abuse in the United States costs more than $2.9 billion dollars per year. A significant proportion of the financial abuse that occurs to seniors in the USA is caused by scammers. This article discusses the importance in protecting seniors at home from scams. Scammers will […]
Elderly Parents Choose to Live at Home
This article discusses the importance of elderly parents choose to live at home and what you’ll need to know. Many elderly people decide to remain in their home as they grow older, because it gives them more freedom, privacy, independence, and comfort than an assisted living facility. While doing so can give them a better […]
Fall Proofing Your Home
Falls are the leading cause of injury among seniors living in the United States. According to the CDC, each year, 2.8 million older Americans are treated in an emergency department after having a fall. More than 95% of hip fractures are caused by a fall and falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries in […]
Senior Nutrition Myths
Everyone knows that eating a healthy and nutritious diet can add years to a person’s lifespan and improve the quality of their life. However, there is a lot of debate about what constitutes a “healthy and nutritious diet” for seniors. There is also a lot of misinformation about when seniors should eat and how much […]
Caregiver Burnout
This article discuses the importance of caregiver burnout. Working as a caregiver can be very rewarding, particularly if you are caring for a loved one. You get to spend time with someone you care about while giving them the best possible care and attention. However, being a caregiver is also very hard work. It is […]
Activity Ideas for Dementia Patients
Dementia is one of the most common conditions affecting older Americans today. The term “dementia” actually describes a group of cognitive disorders that affect a person’s memory, communication skills, and decision making capacity. Alzheimer’s disease is responsible for most cases of dementia, with estimates as of 2014 with 5 million people in the United States that are […]
Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
This article discuses living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a very serious progressive disease that causes breathing difficulty. It is usually caused by long-term exposure to chemicals that irritate the lungs. COPD can have a dramatic effect on a person’s quality of life and make many common activities more difficult to perform. […]
Manage Renal Disease with Home Care
The kidneys play an important role in the body, filtering toxins from the blood, helping to control blood pressure, and creating important enzymes. Renal disease (also known as chronic kidney disease) describes the gradual loss of kidney function. When a person’s kidney function declines, they will experience a variety of different symptoms including weakness, shortness […]
Managing Heart Disease
Heart disease refers to a range of conditions affecting the heart, including coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects, and heart arrhythmias. The CDC estimates that more than 27.6 million people have some form of heart disease and it remains the leading cause of death in the United States. The term “heart disease” is often used to describe […]