The holiday season is here, and while it brings joy to many, it can be challenging for some seniors. Holidays can have a detrimental impact on seniors for a variety of reasons. These include being more aware of the passage of time and the absence of deceased relatives and friends, financial constraints, loss of independence due to health-related is...
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Bed SoresThe Importance of Monitoring and Preventing
It is extremely important for family members and caregivers to understand and practice bed sore prevention. Bed sores, also referred to as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, can cause discomfort and lead to complications for seniors. Allcare Home Health Agency, Inc. has put together some valuable information and tips that every family caregiver, ...
Managing Time When Caring For a Client With Dementia
Caring for a client with dementia can be a real challenge. There is a long list of tasks on your “to-do” list. You are expected to smile and remain professional at all times, even when the client is having a difficult day and being resistant to care. Add these expectations to an already hectic schedule of being a caregiver for another client el...
From Hospital To HomeEasing The Transition
A trip to the hospital can be a traumatizing experience for seniors and their families. During the hospital stay, the focus is usually centered around ensuring a successful and complete recovery for the patient. At this point, very little thought is put into what will happen after recovery and transitioning from hospital back home. This transition ...
Brain-Stimulating Activities For Seniors
Social interaction decreases as we get older. Changes in health, memory loss, mobility issues, loss of family members and friends all may cause seniors to experience social isolation and loneliness. This loneliness can be detrimental to brain health causing poor cognitive function and a higher risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. A 20...
It’s Baaaaaack!Flu Season and Seniors
As the air becomes crisper and the leaves begin to fall, a silent adversary of Fall and Winter appears: the Flu. Seniors are particularly vulnerable to the influenza virus. As we age, our immune systems weaken, making seniors more susceptible to the flu virus and its potentially severe complications. The flu can cause serious health problems for se...
When It’s Time To Hire HelpChoosing the Right Agency
Studies confirm that in home care services are preferred by most seniors as they age or recover from illness. Staying in a familiar atmosphere is better than facilities, when possible, as the senior is not pulled out of his or her usual life, and that contributes significantly to successful recovery and stabilization of health. Not to mention, with...
Wisdom 101Learning From Those Who Have Withstood the Test of Time
“This is what 109 years young looks like- what a powerful thing to be able to hold the hand of someone who has seen so much life. I’ve always said- you are doing yourself an injustice by not allowing our elderly to teach you, guide you, and show you what life truly is all about. We can learn so much from someone who has lived 109 years on earth...
Recognizing Early-Stage Dementia
As a degenerative brain condition, dementia disproportionately affects the elderly and affects millions of individuals globally. Although the dementia journey can be difficult, early detection and prompt intervention are essential for receiving optimal care and preserving quality of life.Dementia refers to a generic term for cognitive decline t...
Benefits of a Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean Diet has become very popular in our society among those seeking a healthier lifestyle while aging. This amazing diet consists of foods that contain antioxidant-rich properties and a variety of important nutrients that act as “bodyguards” to the body’s cells by protecting them against damage. This diet involves eating fruits,...