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Multiple Sclerosis and Its Effect On Senior Mobility
Multiple Sclerosis is a progressive, immune-mediated disorder where the immune system damages the protective outer layer of nerves. It eats up the myelin and fatty substance that protects the nervous ...
When It’s Time To Have “The Talk” Getting Seniors To Hand Over The Car Keys
The decline of mobility and coordination is a harsh reality of aging. Judgment and response time also slows with advanced age. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the rate ...
HOME HEALTH CARE or HOME CARE: What is the Difference?
Most seniors who need assistance navigating the challenges of aging prefer to remain in their own homes when possible. It is where they have spent the better part of their ...
The Benefits of Aging In Place
As one gets older, and experiences declining health, their families start weighing the options of going for facility care or remaining in their own home as they age. Statistics by ...
PALLIATIVE CARE or HOSPICE: Understanding the Difference
Many family members don't understand the differences between Palliative Care and Hospice, and many times they miss the opportunities that Palliative Care can provide. Family caregivers are sometimes hesitant to ...
Oral Hygiene – An Important Part of In Home Senior Care
Keeping one's mouth clean helps to prevent diseases and infections. For loved ones who are aging, oral problems become common and can lead to major problems if hygiene is not ...
MANAGING DEMENTIA CARE: Family Caregiver Challenges and Options
If you have ever cared for a family member with dementia, you will no doubt understand the challenges of dealing with their in-home dementia care on a daily basis. At ...
Maintaining A Healthy Weight As We Age
One of the top New Year's resolutions, along with quitting smoking, is losing weight. Our bodies are constantly changing with each passing year, so losing weight in our senior years ...
Two-Day Hiring Event in the Home Health Care Industry
Attention all home health care professionals! Allcare Home Health Agency, Inc is hosting a two-day virtual hiring event Tuesday, June 22nd and Wednesday, June 23rd. For information about the specific ...