Holiday Season Alert: Monitoring Older Loved Ones for Safety
Ready or not, the holiday season is here! As you prepare for family gatherings, there is something more to consider besides what dishes to prepare, which gifts to buy, and how far off your diet you’re willing to stray. During holiday celebrations, it’s common to notice changes in older loved ones you have not seen […]
Explore Innovative Senior Safety Technology from Anthem Home Care
When an older loved one needs help to stay safe, comfortable, and independent at home, home care services are a great solution. But what happens when a loved one’s caregiver goes home at the end of their shift? Unless the older loved one is receiving 24/7 care, there will be times that they’re going to […]
2023 Tips for Healthy Senior Living
Have your New Year’s resolutions already fallen by the wayside? If they have, don’t panic; you’re in good company. Many of us are excited about an important lifestyle change once we roll over into the new year, but life quickly rushes in and distracts us from sustaining our determination to succeed. Still, when it comes […]
Lifestyle Changes for Seniors for Healthier, Happier Lives
As we get ready to roll the calendar forward to 2023, it’s an ideal time to think about what we’ve learned through the previous year and what changes we would like to make in the new year. It’s more than simply making a resolution that’s likely to be given up on within a matter of […]
The Facts Behind Common Aging Myths
If you’re holding onto stereotypical aging myths that involve an inactive, lonesome lifestyle spent in a rocking chair on the front porch day after day, it’s time to think again! The answer to healthy aging is understanding the facts and debunking the misconceptions to embrace a healthy, balanced, dynamic lifestyle, regardless of age. Our experts […]
Helping a Loved One Adjust to a Wheelchair
Getting older requires us to adapt to numerous changes. Our children mature and move out. We may decide to sell the family home and downsize. Retiring from a lifelong profession changes our purpose and goals. And, health problems or mobility challenges may result in the need for a wheelchair. Helping a loved one adjust to […]
Know the Symptoms of a Senior UTI
Itchiness. Burning. Urgency. If you’ve ever had the misfortune of suffering from a urinary tract infection (UTI), you recognize these symptoms well. For younger people, a UTI is generally simple enough to notice and take care of. However, it is often more complex for seniors, as symptoms can be less obvious or even vastly different […]
How to Get Help from Siblings When Taking Care of Aging Parents
As the saying goes, many hands make light work, and that’s certainly true when siblings are taking care of aging parents. If you and your siblings work together in harmony to fulfill the needs of your senior family members, congratulations! In many cases, however, one sibling takes on most of the responsibilities. This can quickly […]
Learn the Facts About Senior Delirium and How to Treat It
With its similarities to dementia, delirium is often a baffling condition to comprehend and manage. Seniors are particularly susceptible to delirium, so our aging care experts have collected the following information that can help you recognize and respond appropriately to senior delirium if you suspect it in someone you love. What are the symptoms of […]
Taking Strides to Improve Foot Health for Seniors
It is hard to put your best foot forward when pain happens with every step. Foot problems are normal as we grow older, which is understandable; there are so many delicate bones that hold our bodies’ weight. Also, because they’re far away from the heart, our feet may not be receiving the amount of oxygen-rich […]
Learn the Signs of Heat-Related Illness in Older Adults
Each winter, we all look forward to the return of the warmth of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and allow the warm breezes to blow through the house! However, now that we are into the dog days of summer, it’s necessary to take precautions and familiarize ourselves with the signs […]
Caring for Aging Parents: Discover the Benefits of an In-Home Care Consultation
You’ve just finished speaking with Dad on the telephone, and now have a concern something is not quite right. Although it was a good conversation, his memory lapses were troubling. He assured you that he’s totally fine – that he’s eating very well (although he couldn’t recall what he had for lunch), taking his medications, […]
Top Ways to Fight Extreme Fatigue in Seniors
Springing our clocks forward left many of us feeling sluggish from losing that extra hour of sleep. Eventually, our bodies adjust to the time change, making it easier to get through the day. Imagine feeling exhausted and lethargic almost all of the time, regardless of how much you sleep. Extreme fatigue in seniors is a […]
Learn About the Advantages of Home Care for a Senior Loved One
It was not long ago when there was a broad presumption that when we grow older, we’ll naturally need to relocate into a nursing home or assisted living facility. There’s now a better understanding that living at home throughout aging with in-home assistance is often a practical option. There is also additional knowledge since the […]
Balancing Act: Taking Care of School-Aged Children and Aging Parents
If your days are overflowing with managing a home, parenting, working, caring for older parents, and trying to squeeze in time for yourself while looking after other relationships, welcome to the sandwich generation! Made up of those ages 35 – 54 who are “sandwiched” between meeting the needs of aging parents and taking care of […]
Planning Senior Care with Elderly Parents
Being together over the holidays is a fantastic time to get caught up and an ideal time to have discussions about long-term care planning with elderly parents. Having an open and honest discussion around planning senior care, including considering home modifications and managing finances, is important to help meet the care goals of loved ones. […]
Tips to Increase Senior Cognitive Health
Forgetfulness. Confusion. Disorientation. These as well as other impacts of cognitive decline make life challenging for older adults and people who care for them, and may result from: Genetics Health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, as well as others Brain injury Medication side effects Poor lifestyle choices And more However, it’s […]
Chronic Kidney Disease: Foods for Kidney Health
While chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects roughly 11% of adult Americans, for the elderly, the frequency rate jumps to nearly 40%. If an older adult in your life struggles with CKD, following the doctor’s suggested dietary plan is extremely important. The goal is to eat a diet rich in foods for kidney health in order […]
Mental Health and the Elderly: A Growing Concern
They are called our “golden years” for good reason; growing older brings with it many advantages, including increased wisdom, the freedom to enjoy life minus the responsibilities of a career and young family to raise, as well as the ability to spend more time with loved ones and participating in pursuits we enjoy. But it […]
Pandemic Fatigue Coping Skills for Seniors
It has been more than six months since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions which have been set up to emphasize safety can begin to wear on us all, and while there is a natural longing to want to “go back to normal,” there is a new issue to deal with that’s specifically having an […]
Helping to Manage Urinary Incontinence in Older Adults
While not uncommon, urinary incontinence in older adults is a challenging condition to manage. It impacts daily life in many ways and commonly leads to lower self-confidence, assurance, and limits rewarding activities. Recognizing Urinary Incontinence However, it is essential to recognize that urinary incontinence in older adults is not something that needs to be accepted […]
The Important Role of Grandparents in the Lives of Grandchildren
As the saying goes, “What happens at Grandma’s stays at Grandma’s!” Being a grandparent is probably one of life’s greatest joys – the opportunity to experience once again the satisfaction of spending quality time and doting on the children in your life; only this time around, they are your children’s children, so the relationships are […]
Transitional Home Care Assistance: Help After a Hospital Stay
After a medical procedure or hospitalization, the words we look forward to hearing most are, “Here are your discharge papers – you are able to head home now!” What a feeling of relief there is in coming through the front door, sinking into a favorite chair, and unwinding. Yet there are often a variety of […]
Learn the Early Signs & Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
Its cause is still unknown, but impacting over a million people in the U.S. alone, multiple sclerosis can cause a wide and unpredictable range of symptoms and severity. What we do know is that women are much more likely to develop MS, and that each person will experience it differently, with signs and symptoms changing […]
Shopping for Senior Home Health Care Services: Questions to Ask
Finding the right care solution for a senior loved one is one of the most significant as well as overwhelming decisions you will face. Determining the safety and security of your loved one is paramount, but there are a number of additional things to consider as well, such as if the older adult’s quality of […]
Seniors and Dehydration: Don’t Overlook This Health Risk
During the hottest time of year, keeping up with proper hydration is critical, especially for older adults. As a matter of fact, close to 50% of all seniors are chronically under-hydrated, as reported by a recent UCLA study, which may result in a variety of health problems, including kidney stones, urinary tract infection, and also […]
Summer Season Safety Tips for Seniors
The longer days of summer mean extra time for swimming, family cookouts, gardening, and all of those other delightful seasonal pursuits. However, it also means an elevated risk for a number of health concerns for seniors, who are more susceptible to heat-related issues such as: Heat syncope (faintness/dizziness) Heat cramps Heat edema (swelling) Heat exhaustion […]
Senior Drivers: Tips for Safety
Remember that feeling as a teenager the first time you climbed behind the steering wheel, experiencing the exhilaration of the opportunity to go anywhere you wanted? The freedom that the ability to drive grants us is beyond compare! Nonetheless, as we grow older, a number of factors will come into play that impact the safety […]
How a Geriatric Physician Benefits Older Adults
With most seniors already seeing a multitude of medical professionals, could there really be any benefit to adding still another? When it comes to a geriatric physician, the clear answer is a resounding, “Yes!” A geriatrician is board-certified in either internal or family medicine, much like a primary care physician, but with the additional benefit […]
Travel Safety Tips When a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s
After spending considerable time in social distancing and isolation, this summer may lead you even more than usual to want to journey to visit family, or to just encounter a change of scenery and a few pleasant activities. And if you provide care for a member of your family with Alzheimer’s or dementia, having a […]
Top Tips for the Management of Chronic Kidney Disease in Seniors
They are only about the size of your fist, but they are crucial to your body’s performance. Kidneys work as filters to get rid of waste from the body, but they also regulate our blood pressure and help in the production of red blood cells. For people diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, effective management is […]
Health Issues in Older Adults and an Increased Risk for Adverse Drug Reactions
Anyone who has taken prescription medications is aware that they usually come with an extensive listing of potential negative effects to watch for. Even though prescriptions are, of course, intended to help us, the danger that can result from these adverse drug reactions can sometimes be worse than the benefits we experience. Multiple health issues […]
Staying Safe at Home: Modification Tips to Help Seniors Age in Place
With the great majority of older adults choosing to continue to live at home throughout aging, it’s important to carry out a thorough home assessment to search for and fix any dangers and ensure the older adults you love are staying safe at home. The most effective way to accomplish this is to begin outside […]
Hearing Impairment and Loss in Seniors: Signs, Causes, and How to Cope
Isolated. Misunderstood. Excluded. These are several of the countless emotions which may be common in seniors with hearing impairment and loss, struggling to still maintain social connections with friends and loved ones, who find it difficult to communicate with them. For aging parents, hearing loss is fairly common, for a variety of reasons: genetics, a […]
Traumatic Brain Injuries in Seniors Are a Growing Concern
When you think of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), your initial thought might be a sports-related accident, such as a football player crashing head-first into a rival, or perhaps a head-on collision in a car accident – something less likely to impact seniors. Yet the prevalence of traumatic brain injuries in senior citizens is far […]
Older Adults and Osteoarthritis: Symptoms, Risk Factors and Management Tips
Impacting 30 million men and women within the U.S. alone, osteoarthritis is a debilitating and painful condition that results from the wearing away of cartilage, causing friction within the joints as unprotected bones rub against each other. While it can happen in virtually any joint, it is most prevalent in the hands, hips, knees, lower […]
When Crafts Won’t Cut It: Engaging Activities for Elderly Men
For many senior men, who’ve spent a lifetime on a meaningful career, family, hobbies and interests, the idea of settling in for an afternoon of crafting is, to say the least, unwelcome. The answer to discovering engaging activities for elderly men is in first taking the time to dig back in the history of their […]
Understanding Causes of Fatigue in the Elderly
Feelings of exhaustion can seem as though they are a daily occurrence for many of us. The alarm goes off too early, the busyness of everyday life is exhausting, and by the end of the day, as soon as we can finally sink into bed, it can be hard to stop our minds to get […]
Health Impacts of Social Isolation in Seniors
Senior isolation in seniors is a growing as well as serious epidemic across the nation. As many as 1/3 of all the elderly live alone, and for various reasons (limited mobility, chronic health concerns, and loss of friends and family, just to identify a few) socialization can be extremely challenging to maintain. As a matter […]
How Daily Protein Intake in Seniors Affects the Aging Body and Helps with Recovery
Pass the eggs and cheese, please! Recent research studies are highlighting the need for a protein-rich diet for the elderly, in particular during occasions of stress, such as when battling a chronic disease or acute illness, or getting ready for a surgery or hospitalization, when protein is processed less efficiently. And even when healthy, an […]
Improve Senior Safety in the Bathroom with These Tips
While you may consider your bathroom to be a safe sanctuary where you are able to relax and rest with a soothing bath or invigorating shower at the end of a hard day, for aging parents, the bathroom is undoubtedly the most dangerous room in the home. With slippery floors that are even slipperier when […]
Travel Tips for Seniors This Holiday Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – for family get-togethers! With so many families separated by geographic distance, or simply just because of the demands of life, all of us enjoy the chance to reconnect with close friends and family over the holidays. And for seniors, the opportunity to spend quality time with […]
Make the Holidays for Older People Merry & Bright with These Creative Gift Ideas
Doesn’t it feel terrific to locate that ideal gift, the one which will make your loved one’s face light up with joy? When it comes to seniors we love, it is perhaps even more fulfilling, as it can be challenging to come up with new and creative ideas. Older adults have years and years of […]
Unnecessary Prescriptions of Antibiotics for Seniors Puts Them at Risk for Drug-Resistant Disease
The days of visiting the doctor for a routine antibiotic are over, or should be soon. As reported by the CDC, an astounding 2 million people every single year are identified as having an antibiotic-resistant strain of disease, and a full 23,000 of them die as a consequence. What’s causing it? Over-prescribing of antibiotics, or […]
Increase Holiday Enjoyment for Seniors by Helping Those with Dementia Feel Safe
Coping with dementia is difficult on any given day, but add in the disruptions to routine, extra visitors, decorations, and noise, and you may have a recipe for increased agitation, anxiety, and discomfort. The key to increasing holiday enjoyment for seniors with dementia as well as you and your family lies in pre-planning, remaining flexible, […]
Fostering an Attitude of Gratefulness for Improved Senior Health
They say there’s always something to be grateful for, and this time of the year, much more than any other, drives home the need for us to express our gratitude. Nonetheless, for senior loved ones, having an attitude of gratefulness can be difficult to find and focus on in the course of the challenges of […]
Dementia Behavior May Become More Pronounced During Halloween. Learn How to Help Your Loved One Feel Secure.
There is certainly no age limit to enjoying the fun of Halloween! Seniors are often delighted by visits from trick-or-treaters, together with a chance to take pleasure in fall treats and fun decorations. Nevertheless, if a cherished older adult is struggling with the challenges of dementia, certain elements of the Halloween season might be downright […]
Senior Scams: What to Watch For
We’re all overloaded with those irritating robocalls and unwanted telemarketer solicitations, and while it may seem simple enough to prevent falling prey to a scammer, it is actually quite easy to get taken in by what appears to be a believable scenario – particularly for seniors. As a matter of fact, an astounding $36 billion […]
Emergency Preparedness for Seniors: Proactive Tips in Case of a Natural Disaster
Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters arise quickly, and while it’s crucial for all of us to have an emergency plan set up, it’s extremely important for senior loved ones, who may be challenged with mobility or chronic health concerns. Since September is National Preparedness Month, it’s the perfect time to make sure the […]
Benefits of Continuing Education for Older Adults
Back-to-School season guarantees overwhelming displays and sale-priced items from school supply lists. Though we may associate the upcoming school year with children, it is beneficial to shift our line of thinking to include seniors who can gain from continuing education. Benefits of Continuing Education for Seniors Increased cognitive functioning. Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General […]
The Latest Recommended Vaccines for Seniors
In spite of an elevated emphasis from the medical community about the need for vaccines for seniors, a considerable percentage are still not heeding the information – placing these older adults in jeopardy for serious illness as well as death. In fact, 1 out of 3 adults over age 65 opted not to receive a […]
These Easy Pool Exercises for Seniors Help Conquer Mobility Issues
There is practically nothing greater than a relaxing dip in the pool to combat the July heat. With the buoyancy of the water, it provides the added advantage of being the ideal low-impact environment for helping older adults remain active while relieving pressure to their joints. Before beginning or adjusting exercise levels, be sure to […]
Tips to Keep Loved Ones Safe form Senior Internet Scams
Unfortunately, older adults have been the target of fraud for some time – unethical telemarketers who reach out to people who are frail, isolated, and lonely, befriending them for the purpose of obtaining bank account information and charge card numbers and then depleting funds. Or people who promise contest prizes and freebies as a way […]
Ensuring Senior Safety While Promoting Independence
When a senior loved one is struggling to accomplish a task, our first instinct, with the very best of intentions, is generally to step in and handle it ourselves. But is this genuinely assisting your loved one – or could it be hindering? The truth is, there is a fine line between ensuring senior safety […]
Men’s Health Month: Top 5 Health Risks Impacting Senior Men
In this month of celebrating Dad, it is the perfect time to take steps to ensure the men in our life are as healthy and physically fit as they can be. In addition to Father’s Day, June is likewise designated as Men’s Health Month – something we should all pay attention to, as men are […]
Properly Managing Medications Leads to Better Outcomes
“Take 2 hours after eating. Avoid exposure to sunlight while taking this medication.” “Take on an empty stomach. Do not take with aspirin.” “Take twice a day with meals and a full glass of water. Can result in excessive drowsiness.” Managing medications is challenging. Just picture trying to successfully juggle a number of prescriptions, from […]
How Seniors Benefit from Going Outside and Exploring Nature
Is there anything better after the long, cold winter than finally having the ability to open up the windows and let the clean, warm, springtime breezes drift through your house? Something in the sights, scents, and sounds of nature provides us a powerful pick-me-up, which is why it is fully essential for older adults to […]
Start a Daily Stretching Routine to Improve Mobility & Flexibility for Seniors
It is not uncommon to believe that aging equates to diminished mobility and flexibility. While it’s true that conditions such as osteoarthritis impact a large number of older adults, it is equally correct that you can find proactive measures to help guarantee maximum strength and stamina within your later years. Among the best methods to […]
Keep Older Adults’ Joints Healthy With These Exercises
Did you know for every single pound of weight we lose, we alleviate four pounds of pressure from our knees, and as many as six pounds from our hips? This is great incentive for everybody to stay active, regardless of age! In particular for the elderly, however, who are predisposed to joint pain from arthritis […]
Caring for Aging Feet
Our feet will transport us somewhere around 110,000 miles during our lives – that’s 216,262,500 steps! It’s truly no surprise that as we get older, our aging feet may start to experience a number of issues. A few of the more prevalent foot conditions for the elderly include: Arthritis: Osteoarthritis impacts a number of joints […]
Tips to Help with Senior Stress
They’re referred to as “the golden years” for good reason; getting older infuses in people wisdom from lessons learned throughout a lifetime, in addition to the possibility to relax from the hectic pace of younger adulthood and make time to truly celebrate what matters most. Yet our older years can also be a time of […]