5 Tips For Preventing Falls For Seniors
Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries for people aged 65 and older. In fact, one in every four American seniors falls at least once each year. Some falls result in broken bones, head injuries, and hip fractures, but even less serious falls can take a toll on a senior’s mental […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Dementia Care
Caring for patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia is both challenging and rewarding, but it is not as daunting as you might expect. Educating yourself about dementia and maintaining a positive and realistic attitude will help you to feel in control, even in situations that especially challenge you. Use our top ten list of dementia care […]
Six Superstar Caregiver Qualities
Senior Solutions Home Care, we are so proud of the work our superstar caregivers do! They work hard to show compassion and care to their clients every single day. Most companies do not expect so much of their employees, but because home care agencies take care of people, caregivers have to have special qualities and […]
Prostate Health and Awareness for Older Adults
Did you know that September is Prostate Awareness Month? Although prostate health is always a concern and prostate cancer can affect any male, it most commonly affects men over the age of 65. Nearly 60% of all prostate cancer diagnoses come from this age group (Prostate Cancer Foundation). It is a fairly common cancer diagnosis […]
Celebrate National Grandparents Day
Activities for National Grandparents Day on September 8, 2019 Nana and Pops. Mamaw and Papaw. Oma and Opa. Abuela and Abuelo. Granny and Granddad. Grandma and Grandpa. It’s fitting that grandchildren call their grandparents by so many names because grandparents fill so many different and important roles within our families. They are our leaders, teachers, […]
6 Reasons Seniors Should Adopt a Pet
Does owning a pet really get better with age? According to a survey conducted by the National Poll on Healthy Aging, 88% of seniors claim their pets help them to enjoy a better quality of life, and 79% of seniors believe their four-legged friends are largely responsible for reducing their daily stress levels. Seeing as […]
Tips For Unifying A Senior’s Care Team
Helping Care Teams To Work Together Just like seniors who live in assisted living or nursing home facilities, seniors who live at home rely on support and care from multiple people. These caregivers could include relatives, friends, or outside caregivers. In order to provide the best possible care, it is crucial that all of these […]
A Day In The Life Of A Caregiver
For a caregiver, no two days are the same. Each care recipient has unique needs, schedules, and routines, which affects the amount of care he or she requires each day. For this blog post, let’s follow Caregiver Jane to learn how she typically spends her days!
Aging Adults And Diabetes: What You Need To Know
Managing Diabetes as Part of Senior Care Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes food, particularly sugar. Over 25% of adults aged 65 and older deal with some form of diabetes and as such, it is very important to be aware of the symptoms and warning signs. If it is […]
Six Tips To Reduce Caregiver Stress
Let’s talk about self-care! As a caregiver for a client or loved one, maybe it feels like you always put their needs before yours. This feels like the “right” thing to do, but it can drain you and keep you from giving the best care possible. It is hard to give back to someone else […]
