Blogs
From Hospital To Home – Easing 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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
Anemia in Seniors: What Caregivers Should Watch For
It's estimated that one in every ten people over the age of 65 have anemia, and the older someone gets, the more common anemia becomes. If left untreated, anemia can ...
Signs of Vitamin D Deficiency in Seniors
Vitamin D is an essential vitamin for promoting a healthy body and immune system. While there are multiple sources of Vitamin D, it's still very common for some people (especially ...
The Benefits of Being a Caregiver to Seniors
The benefits provided by a caregiver to a senior cannot be denied or understated. In addition to assisting with personal care and assistance with medication reminders, meal preparation, dressing and ...
The Risks of Hiring a Private Caregiver vs Home Health Agency
As much as we may wish to prolong it, there comes a time when senior loved ones struggle with caring for themselves the way they used to. This may mean ...
Prescription Medications and Falls
Seniors are at a higher risk of being injured in falls due to age-related changes, both mental and physical. These changes make it harder for them to retain balance. New ...
The Challenges of Being a Family Caregiver
Deciding to care for a loved one as their health declines can be a big decision. 21% of Americans act as a caregiver to a loved one, but many do ...