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How To Help Arthritis In Seniors
Senior arthritis pain is an extremely widespread problem causing pain and stiffness in their joints. Knowing the concerns and realities about elderly arthritis pain is imperative in order to offer the right support and care for the seniors that suffer from this...
Refrigeration and Food Safety for Older Adults
Food safety can often be a concern for seniors, or others that may have a bit of a forgetful nature. Below are some tips to help keep food fresh, and bacteria out! First off, you want to make sure that your refrigerator is running at the right temperature. Perishable...
Managing Diabetes in Seniors
A comprehensive approach is required for managing senior diabetes. This starts with understanding the causes of diabetes. Then a practice of promoting healthy food choices, daily movement, monitoring normal blood sugar levels and focusing on prevention strategies....
How To Prevent Senior Dehydration
Dehydration for elderly seniors is a very common and very serious health concern. As we mature, our bodies become less efficient at regulating fluid balance. This can make older adults more susceptible to dehydration. Understanding the risks, complications, and...
Winter Safety for Seniors – Preparing for Power Outages
Winter can be an intimidating time of year for seniors, especially those that live alone in areas where severe cold and bad weather possibilities are common. Here in the mountains of North Carolina, it’s a tough job for meteorologists to accurately predict some sneaky...
Tips for Lowering Cholesterol in Seniors
Lowering cholesterol levels in seniors is an important aspect of maintaining their overall health and well-being. As individuals age, they become more susceptible to high cholesterol, which may increase the risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular issues. There...
Senior Oral Health Care: What You Need To Know
Seniors need to keep their dental health in check to enjoy basic quality of life. Elderly people may have specific challenges and risk factors as they grow old which could affect the health of their teeth. Knowing these elderly dental risks and adopting good oral...
The Benefits of Pets for Seniors
There are numerous advantages of having a companion pet for seniors, particularly in terms of relieving loneliness among the elderly. Retirement, loss of loved ones, family being far away, and reduced mobility among seniors might also lead to social isolation....
What Seniors Should Know About The Shingles Vaccine
Shingles is an illness brought about by the varicella-zoster virus, which is a reactivation of the chicken pox virus. It is more likely to occur in people with a weakened immune system, which includes seniors. Shingles presents as an angry, painful rash with a “stripe...
Senior Obesity – Prevention and Risks
The health and well-being of the overweight aging population is a growing challenge that has significant implications on their health. Seniors tend to put on weight as they age because of various factors including reduced metabolism, hormonal changes and lifestyle...
Tips for Senior Foot Care at Home
Foot health and, particularly for senior citizens, toenail care is a very important aspect of healthy aging. As we get older, our toenails harden and get more fragile, rendering them harder to clip. Foot care is important for diabetics Many foot ailments can result...
Healthy Senior Diet and Exercise Tips
As seniors age, maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine becomes increasingly important for their overall well-being. In-home care providers play a crucial role in directing elderly exercise and diet routines. This helps individuals in adopting and maintaining...
The Benefits of Companionship for Seniors
In-home care is an incredible opportunity when a senior is in need of companionship. Aides and caregivers can provide senior companion services which can help battle feelings of loneliness. Isolation can become a common experience in elderly adults. Companionship can...
Can Hospice Help My Family?
What happens when a loved one is placed on Hospice? What does it mean for my family, and how does it work? These are common questions that come up when a loved one has been “put on hospice.” Below, these questions and more will help to guide you through the steps of...
Making Senior Meal Preparation Easier
A common challenge that often seems to creep up on seniors is being able to safely prepare nutritious meals for themselves as they age. Taking the time to evaluate and prepare, and even asking for help can make senior meal prep much easier. We have some tips and...
Seniors and Low Blood Pressure – Understanding the Facts
Everyone knows that high blood pressure is a danger to your health, but low blood pressure, also called hypotension, is rarely talked about. While for the most part, low blood pressure is not an emergency situation unless you experience unsettling symptoms, it’s still...
Stroke Recovery at Home
Strokes can happen at any time, anywhere, to anyone. It also means that every stroke survivor recovers at different rates, depending on many different factors. However, there are ways to encourage “neuroplasticity,” or to give your brain a boost in growth that can...
Tips for Memory Loss in Seniors
Senior memory loss is inevitable for the aging adult, but the degree can vary immensely. Everyone experiences lapses in memory sometimes, but there are things that seniors can do to improve their memory, and prevent further issues down the road. Being proactive to...
How to Detect A UTI in an Aging Loved One
Developing a urinary tract infection (UTI’s) becomes an increasingly dangerous issue as we age, especially if left untreated. In the elderly population, detecting UTIs can be tricky, as some of the symptoms mimic natural decline in aging, or may be symptoms of a...
What is Senior Respite Care?
Caring for aging family members is no doubt a labor of love, and though emotionally rewarding, it can also be difficult to balance the needs of your loved one as well as your own. Respite care is defined as “short-term relief for caregivers,” according to the National...