3 Benefits of Home Health Care

3 Benefits of Home Health Care

Most who receive home care are older than 65, with about 97% of those requiring assistance with bathing and 91% requiring assistance to get in and out of bed. Sometimes senior care can be minimal as well, such as providing transportation, shopping, and household chore...
Your Complete Guide To Respite Care

Your Complete Guide To Respite Care

As a caregiver, it’s your responsibility to maintain the physical and social care of your aging loved ones. However, it can get overwhelming at times and lead to burnout when you forget to take care of your own needs. Home health care agencies can help prevent...
Seniors And The Importance Of Regular Exercise

Seniors And The Importance Of Regular Exercise

Exercise packs tremendous benefits for people of all ages–especially aging Americans. Learn why incorporating light activity to moderate exercise is an essential part of elder care. “Inactivity increases with age. By age 75, about one in three men and one...
Helping your immune system

Helping your immune system

Our immune system is very important to staying healthy. There are several things to boost the ability to stay well. First eat a good diet. Many of us eat processed food such as white bread, white rice, cookies, cakes candy, etc. These items have little or no nutrient...
Coronavirus

Coronavirus

These are scary days. The Coronavirus is causing uncertainty and stress. Social distancing is causing social isolation, loneliness, and a feeling of helplessness. The time frame for how long this will last is unknown. The elderly are at the greatest risk of severe...
The Essentials For Aging In Place

The Essentials For Aging In Place

By 2040, the population of Americans ages 65 and up will increase by 123% — from 6.5 million to 14.4 million people. Among this population, 90% wish to age at home. However, for those who can’t live at home, or don’t want to, then making the decision...
3 Tips For Choosing The Best Home Care Provider

3 Tips For Choosing The Best Home Care Provider

Caring for an elderly loved one can be a daunting task, especially when you are trying to juggle these responsibilities while still raising a family at home. Hiring outside professional help can provide relief for you as well as the proper care for your aging parent....
Falls in the Elderly

Falls in the Elderly

Falling is a common condition that increases morbidity and mortality in the elderly. It is a frequent reason for people to lose their independence and move into nursing homes. 25% of elderly people will die after a broken hip resulting from a fall. Here are some...