Blogs
Why Choose Home Health Care?
There are so many benefits to choosing home health care for the elderly who are in need of assistance. Most families quickly find that home health care is a much ...
Senior Fall Prevention
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in older adults. Falls are not only costly in dollars and cents, but also in the quality of life. Through ...
Elderly and Coping with Loss
Bereavement is a state of having suffered a tremendous loss. Grief is a natural response to that loss. Most people are eventually able to come to terms with their grief ...
Recognizing Parkinson’s in Seniors: A Caregiver’s Role
Caregivers play an important role in identifying the symptoms of diseases that commonly affect the elderly. One such disease is Parkinson's, which has an average age of onset of 60. ...
2020 Flu Season
Flu season is here, and it is important that we not add a significant flu outbreak to the current pandemic outbreak. Because of COVID-19, reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses, ...
Summer Activities for Seniors with Dementia
Summer brings along longer days and endless warmth, a welcome change from the frigid air of the winter months that finds a way to penetrate even the deepest layers. For ...
Benefits of Meditation for Seniors
Most of us at one time or another have thought about adding meditation to our daily routine. While we have good intentions, it's sometimes difficult to find the time to ...
Helping Seniors Deal with Loss of Independence
As people age, they will find themselves depending on others for help with daily tasks. Loss of independence is a natural part of growing older, and it's important to know ...
Avoiding Food Poisoning in Hot Weather: Keeping Our Seniors Safe In Summer Months
The outside temperature is increasing and the days are getting longer, which sends more and more of us outside to enjoy the nice weather. Seniors especially find a reprieve from ...