Signs Your Loved One Needs Help with Activities of Daily Living
As seniors age, many discover that simple activities and tasks, such as driving to the grocery store, have become more difficult. While these new struggles cause frustration and shame, some lost skills can be dangerous to senior health and safety. A term first coined by Dr. Sidney Katz in the 1950s, “Activities of Daily Living,” […]
Recognizing & Preventing Elder Abuse
If you care for a senior, you know that speaking up for their safety is so important! Unfortunately, many seniors suffer abuse from people who are supposed to care about them. Because many seniors face physical and mental health problems as they age, it becomes more difficult for them to notice abuse. What types of […]
Seniors: Why Blood Donations Matter
When you think about survival, what comes to mind? Do you think of oxygen? Food? Shelter? Love? Did you consider your healthy blood supply? Most people take for granted their ability to create blood as a healthy individual. For several people, however, especially seniors, certain diseases and injuries cause their healthy blood supply to diminish. […]
Sending L.O.V.E. to Seniors & Healthcare Workers
Our healthcare workers, seniors, and so many others have watched their lives flip upside down over the past several months, spending more time in high stress working conditions or total isolation respectively. As the world starts opening and we begin relearning “life”, it’s easy to see why many people feel deflated and discouraged by their […]
Dental Health for Seniors
Many seniors begin to neglect tooth and gum health as they age, especially those who wear dentures! However, especially for seniors who suffer from other health problems, proper dental hygiene remains key to total health. What can you do to maintain dental health for seniors? Check out some of our fast facts and tips below […]
Finding Community Activities For Seniors
We all know that remaining both physically and mentally active can help our minds, bodies, and spirits remain healthy as we age, and despite popular belief, there are plenty of ways in which to do so! The hard part is actually gaining the courage to get ourselves out there to try something new!
Women’s Health For Seniors
When it comes to chronic health conditions such as arthritis, high blood pressure, or osteoporosis, senior women face a higher likelihood of problems than senior men. In fact, a recent study found that senior women are also more likely to develop multiple health problems, including both cognitive and physical issues. If left untreated, these issues […]
Showing Love to Seniors
In his bestselling book The Five Love Languages, Gary Chapman explains that every person experiences love differently. Because of the variety of ways that we can show and feel love, not everyone appreciates the same loving gestures. For the senior in your life who may spend more time alone than ever before, it becomes crucial […]
Heart Health For Seniors
With heart disease as the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, it’s important to discuss the best ways to combat heart disease. Heart health problems can affect anyone at any age, but seniors are especially vulnerable as they age. As a caregiver or loved one of a senior, […]
How Does Home Care Help?
Whether for a senior or a senior’s family member, transitioning into an assisted lifestyle or home care never comes easy. In fact, deciding where to begin can overwhelm many seniors and their families. After all, moving into an assisted living facility or nursing home is not only expensive, but also requires seniors to make big […]
