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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 is a constant challenge. As we enter our senior years, we lose significant muscle mass. Many seniors gain, and maintain weight, simply because they are not as active ...

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 Allcare Home Health, we understand the difficulties and stress facing family members dealing with this condition and we’ve put together some valuable information for these very spec...

Caring for elderly parents is challenging, particularly if you live an hour or more away. It can be extremely stressful if you have more than the usual concerns about your parent’s health and safety and you’re unable to get assistance to them quickly in an emergency. “More than the usual concerns” would be situations where there are early s...

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 use Palliative Care because they believe that it is the same as Hospice. Not the case. In fact, Palliative Care is a wonderful option for...

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 lives, raised their children, and shared many memorable family events. Home is where they feel more familiar, more confident, and at peace. This also allows them to feel more ind...

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 of fatal accidents grows from age 70 and reaches a high at age 85 and above. Yet, despite these numbers, it can be challenging to persuade senior loved on...

Seniors living with Dementia face many challenges. One of the more common challenges is hygiene. As a top provider of in home dementia care in the Raleigh/Durham area, our trained caregivers are faced with this challenge daily. The good news is, there are tactics that caregivers can implement into their personal care routines that make showering an...

Peak flu season doesn’t take hold until between December and February, but it’s still important to get vaccinated early. This is especially true for seniors. Seniors over the age of 70 are at higher risk of contracting the flu, especially those with chronic conditions. To help seniors at home prepare for the oncoming flu season, Allcare Home He...

Health issues are an inevitable part of the aging process. Unfortunately, foot health is one of the most neglected aspects of general health, especially among the elderly. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, the average American has walked 75,000 kilometers by the time he or she reaches the age of 50. Read on to learn why foo...

Seniors often experience more nighttime awakenings than younger folks. A variety of factors, including dementia, can cause this, but for the most part, it's merely a matter of their circadian rhythm or "body clock" changing.  According to the Sleep Foundation, the region of the brain that regulates the body's regular cycles, especially sleep, can ...