Keeping Up With Chronic Health Problems in Older Adults
If you are a family caregiver and feel overwhelmed with juggling appointments with various physicians, trips to the pharmacy, lab work, managing medications and special nutritional needs for a senior you love, you’re not alone! Long-term health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, COPD, and arthritis afflict many older people – and quite often, they’re battling […]
Understanding Your ALS Diagnosis and Learning How Home Care Can Help
Receiving an ALS diagnosis raises numerous questions and considerations, both for the individual diagnosed and those who love them. What causes ALS? What are the symptoms now – and what will they be in the future? Where can I turn for help? It is estimated that 30,000 people in the US are currently diagnosed with […]
Navigating Late-Stage Parkinson’s Disease Care: Part 3 of 3
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis affects family members along with the person diagnosed. Learning what to expect as the illness progresses is paramount to being prepared for the changes to come and also to making life the best it can be on a daily basis. Over the past few months, we’ve been posting information about what […]
Caring for Parkinson’s: The Middle Stages: Part 2 of 3
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis affects both loved ones and the person diagnosed. Understanding what to anticipate as the disease advances is key to being ready for the changes in the future and to making life the best it can be each day. In our three-part series, we will be sharing what to anticipate during each […]
Cancer Care: Using Home Care Services to Ease Stress
When someone you love receives a cancer diagnosis, it may feel as if the world has stopped turning. Things that were once a high priority pale when compared with the call to do whatever you can to provide support for the person you love through this unanticipated experience. If you are unsure where you should […]
Caring for Seniors Who Are in the Early Stages of Parkinson’s: Part 1 of 3
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis impacts family members in addition to the person diagnosed. Understanding what to expect as the disease progresses is vital to being prepared for the changes ahead and to make life the best it can be every day. During the next few months, we will be sharing what to anticipate in each […]
Managing Chronic Health Conditions More Effectively with In-Home Care Services
Did you ever wake up and realize, from the time you got out of bed, that it was going to be “one of those days?” Maybe you slept through your alarm, tripped over the cat, and then remembered you were out of coffee. These small inconveniences, however, pale in comparison of what over 50% of […]
Help Seniors Keep a Healthy Heart in February and Beyond
“Your heart is the softest place on earth. Take care of it!” – Nayyirah Waheed You can’t escape them around this time of year: flaming red heart-shaped balloons, cookies, cakes, boxes of chocolates, and cards that grab our attention and encourage us to show those closest to us exactly how much we love them. But […]
New Year, New You: The Importance of Exercise for Seniors with Chronic Conditions
Although staying safe at home has become our new normal, that doesn’t mean we should spend our time stagnant in front of the TV! For senior loved ones, specifically those with chronic health conditions, maintaining an energetic lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge that may seem insurmountable. Yet, research indicates the importance of […]
Learn About Foods That Promote Healthy Kidneys
While chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects roughly 11% of adult Americans, for older adults, the incidence rate jumps to nearly 40%. If a family member in your life struggles with CKD, following the doctor’s recommended dietary plan is critical. The aim is to make sure levels of fluid, minerals, and electrolytes remain balanced. The National […]