Breath of Fresh Air: Practical Tips for COPD Care at Home
Coughing. Difficulty breathing. Wheezing. If you’re caring for a loved one with COPD, you know these symptoms all too well. Your aim is to help the person live their highest possible quality of life, but it’s not easy. Despite the fact that there is presently no cure available for COPD, it is treatable, and there […]
Simplify Diabetes Management With These Proven Techniques
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and with more than 130 million Americans diagnosed with the disease, it is likely you know someone or maybe even are part of this group. Whether you’re new to caring for someone with diabetes or a seasoned veteran, there’s always something new to learn to improve diabetes management. These tips […]
Activities for Dementia Patients That Can Help Improve Self-Confidence
What gets you out of bed every day? Many of us have an extensive list of to-dos that pushes us to begin the day. As much as we might wish we could keep hitting the snooze button, having a sense of purpose is in fact imperative to our health. That’s true for a person with […]
Top Incontinence Care Tips for Family Caregivers
It’s not something most of us would feel comfortable discussing with others. The awkwardness of even talking about incontinence is generally enough to keep the problem hidden. Not only that, but there’s a common, incorrect assumption that it is simply a normal part of aging and needs to be quietly accepted. Yet the reality is, […]
Understanding the Relationship Between Heart Disease and Depression
Having a heart attack changes life in the blink of an eye. What felt important before the health emergency suddenly shifts, as the main concern becomes helping the damaged heart to recover. Life is then filled with adjusting to new medications, implementing dietary changes and an exercise regimen, following up with medical appointments and tests, […]
Monitoring and Managing Allergies in Older Adults
Ahh, summertime! Now that the long, cold winter and wet springtime are over, we can at last get outside. For older adults, getting out into the beauty of nature, fresh air, and sunshine is extremely important for both mental and physical health. Sadly, however, it can also trigger seasonal allergies in older adults. And this […]
Understanding Why Seniors Lose Their Appetite
You’ve just made a big batch of Mom’s special chili recipe. The house smells yummy, and you cannot wait to enjoy a bowl. However, while you are savoring not just the taste but the memories the meal invokes, Mom is simply stirring the food around in her own bowl. And it is not the first […]
Top Adaptive Devices for Arthritis Care
When a person has arthritis, even simple, everyday tasks and activities can cause crippling pain. It could lead to a loss in self-sufficiency, as the person begins to rely more heavily on others for aid. Fortunately, there are many helpful adaptive devices that can both decrease pain and permit those with arthritis to do as […]
Common COPD Flare-Up Triggers and How to Manage Them
We’ve waited all winter for March! At last, the days are getting longer and now we can start to feel the promise of springtime all around us. For someone with COPD, there’s extra reason to celebrate the seasonal changes. Cold, dry air is among a number of COPD flare-up triggers, and the onset of warmer […]
Top Tips for Maintaining Healthy Hearing for Seniors
Your favorite song. Birds singing. Children laughing. There are numerous breathtaking sounds to enjoy everywhere, so it’s vital to take good care of the wonderful gift of hearing. Growing older changes the ability to hear clearly, but there are steps we can take to ensure healthy hearing for seniors. How Can Seniors Enhance Hearing? Adopt […]
Senior Wellness: Top Healthy Foods for the Heart
There are lots of visual reminders this time of the year that prompt us to think about that tremendously vital organ that works around the clock to keep us healthy! Store shelves are full of heart-shaped balloons, boxes of candy, and cards. Because it’s also American Heart Month, it’s a great time to learn about […]
How Home Care Can Help Those With Anhedonia
Following the busyness of the holiday season, it’s not unusual for the winter gloom to kick in. Yet what may appear at first glance to be just a bit of boredom could actually be something bigger that should be dealt with. What Is Anhedonia? Anhedonia, is a loss of interest in activities that someone once […]
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 […]
Identifying Cognitive Impairment in a Family Member During Your Holiday Visit
Returning home for the holidays is a wonderful time to think back on holidays past and make some new memories. But, it’s also an occasion when family members may see changes to senior loved ones – changes that could be too minor to detect on a phone call or FaceTime, but are glaringly apparent in […]
In-Home Care Enables Seniors to Manage and Live With CHF
We only have one, and it is perhaps the most important organ in our bodies – so learning that our heart is “failing” is distressing. Congestive heart failure, or CHF, affects nearly 6 million individuals in the U.S. alone, as reported by the CDC, and even though it’s a chronic illness, there are measures people can take […]
Tips for Prepping for a Senior Doctor Visit
When caring for an older loved one, balance is key. You intend to provide as much help and support as you can without overstepping the boundaries that protect a senior’s self-esteem and personal independence. It is particularly true with regards to making essential medical care decisions. There are a number of clashes that can arise […]
Tips for Managing Multiple Chronic Health Conditions in Older Adults
If you are a family caregiver and your days seem overloaded with keeping up with appointments with various physicians, trips to the drugstore, lab work, managing medications and special dietary needs for an older individual you love, you are certainly not alone! Chronic health conditions like heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, and COPD affect many seniors […]
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 […]
Home Care Helps Seniors Better Manage and Live With Chronic Pain
Aching. Stinging. Burning. That is how many older adults who live with chronic pain describe how they feel on a regular basis. Chronic pain may occur anywhere in the body, sometimes for no obvious reason whatsoever. It is defined by pain that lasts for more than three months, either continuously or coming and going. And […]
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 […]
Why Seniors Should See the Doctor After a Fall
While helping Mom prepare lunch yesterday, she turned around, lost her balance, and started to tumble. Fortunately, you were able to get there in time to ease the fall, so she wasn’t hurt. Because there was no harm, you did not have to visit the doctor. After a brief break, both of you went about […]
What Is Shingles and Why Do Seniors Need a Vaccine for It?
With the large amount of press regarding the COVID-19 vaccinations, it is very easy to lose focus on the other crucial vaccinations for aging parents. But there’s one specifically that is worthy of time in the spotlight: the shingles vaccine. What Is Shingles? Shingles is an illness caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. If […]
Learning How Home Care Helps with Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Receiving a diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (often called ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) raises a multitude of questions and concerns, both for the patient who received the diagnosis and the people who love them. What causes ALS? What are the symptoms now – and what will they be as time goes on? Who can […]
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 […]
Understanding Bruising and Mature Skin
We all experience it, particularly as we grow older. Maybe while using the vacuum, we bump into the side of the coffee table, never giving it a second thought. But by the next day, a blotch of sunset-colored shades has spread across the injured area. How could such a nasty bruise result from such a […]
Home Care Offers Much Needed Aid After a Heart Procedure
During National Heart Month, there are two important ways to show your heart some love: learn how to maintain heart health, and understand how to best recuperate if you do experience a heart procedure. Care for Your Heart These simple steps will help maintain heart fitness by keeping cholesterol and blood pressure levels in check – two […]
The Ins and Outs of Depression in Seniors
After spending time with loved ones and revisiting treasured traditions and memories throughout the holiday season, it is normal for a sense of wistfulness and sadness to emerge for older people. And while some extent of short-term post-holiday unhappiness can be expected, it’s important to know that it can develop into depression. Depression in seniors […]
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 […]
Ring in the New Year with a Commitment to Regular Physical Activity and Better Health
We are about to start a whole new year, and we all know very well what that means: time to make some resolutions! If you’re similar to most people, you will start with the best of intentions. But as time goes by and life gets busier, you might find your determination shrinking until you’ve lost […]
Exercise and Dementia: How to Help Loved Ones Stay Active
When an older adult has dementia and all of the challenges that it entails, family caregivers need a toolbox full of helpful strategies. Out of all the innovative approaches caregivers can try to help make life as comfortable, safe, and meaningful as possible, there is one remarkably effective strategy that could be forgotten: exercise. Exercise and […]
Improving Senior Male Health
If your dad, grandpa, or other father figure seems to have a preference for doing anything at all over going to the doctor, he’s in good company. The Cleveland Clinic recently surveyed men about this very topic and uncovered that only about half of them get regular examinations, and almost three-quarters of those interviewed prefer […]
Working with a Home Care Agency to Provide Long-Distance Senior Care
People say distance makes the heart grow fonder, but long-distance senior care may cause additional feelings: concern, helplessness, and worry, for example. It’s hard to know precisely how older loved ones are doing through telephone calls, letters, emails, and video chats. There are numerous actions you can take, however, to ensure their health and wellbeing, […]
Vascular Dementia and How It Differs from Other Forms of Dementia in Seniors
As the most common form of dementia in seniors, Alzheimer’s impacts more than 5.8 million Americans. However, there is another, lesser-known form of dementia causing cognitive problems for seniors: vascular dementia. Knowing the symptoms and risk factors, together with the unique attributes that make it different from Alzheimer’s, is essential to obtaining a correct diagnosis […]
The Benefits of Fiber and How to Get More in a Senior’s Diet
If a senior loved one in your life is more inclined to indulge in the various junk and fast food choices which are so readily accessible, they are in excellent company. While these sorts of foods are convenient, they are usually full of calories, cholesterol and fat and lack fiber as well as other key […]
The Importance of Oral Health for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
It is among the first things we do each morning, as well as one of the last things we do each night, typically on autopilot without giving it an extra thought. Yet it happens to be a complicated process made up of numerous steps, making this seemingly easy task quite a challenge for someone with […]
How Home Care and Hospice Services Complement One Another
If you asked people who are within the last 6 months of their lives precisely what is most important to them, you are very likely to hear replies such as: Retaining control over which services will be provided To be pain free To receive spiritual and emotional support To remain at home In-home hospice care […]
The Importance of Social Health and Wellness for Older Adults and How Home Care Can Help
Living through more than a year of a global pandemic taught us not to ever take for granted the small but extremely important things in life: shared laughter, hugging our friends and family, a lunch date in our favorite café. We discovered firsthand exactly how much social health and wellness are to be valued, and […]
Why Healthy Eating for the Elderly Is Important
Remember family dinners at Grandma’s house? The tantalizing scents wafting out from the kitchen would draw everyone in to gather at the table to savor her home cooking. There was always an abundance of leftovers for future meals or late-night snacks. However, healthy eating for the elderly may be inconsistent. The day-to-day reality may be […]
Be Alert to the Warning Signs of Parkinson’s
Even though nearly one million individuals are living with Parkinson’s disease within the United States alone, the condition was perhaps first brought to the foreground after the diagnosis of Michael J. Fox. Since then, his foundation has funded breakthroughs in research and awareness, which were previously unparalleled, giving us hope for a future cure. In […]
Joint Pain and Stiffness Can Lead to an Increased Risk of Falls for Seniors
The data related to senior falls is shocking. Falls are classified as the leading cause of injury in older adults and end in hundreds of thousands of hip fractures every year, along with countless other injuries sustained. As prevalent as falls in seniors are, the risk is more than doubled for people with joint pain […]
What Is Happening with My Elderly Loved One? Delirium in the Hospital
A hospital stay is not something a senior looks forward to, but at least there’s the reassuring fact that the required care and treatment will be delivered to provide healing. But what happens when the outcome isn’t as expected, and the older adult winds up with a new health concern? More and more often, a […]
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 […]
Best Ways for Family Caregivers and Seniors to Maintain Emotional and Physical Wellbeing During the Pandemic
While we can certainly start to see the light at the end of the tunnel, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our emotional and physical wellbeing. Months of isolation and physical separation from people we love has taken a toll on many older adults and the ones they love. Now is the perfect time […]
Senior Heart Healthy Tips for February and Beyond
“Your heart is the softest place on earth. Take care of it!” – Nayyirah Waheed You cannot escape them this time of year: flaming red heart-shaped balloons, cookies, cakes, boxes of chocolates, and cards that grab our attention and remind us to show those closest to us how much we love them. However, since February […]
Six Ways In-Home Care Services Can Help Reduce Social Isolation in the Elderly
Isolation. Fear. Loneliness. The pandemic has wreaked havoc on us all in one way or another, but for older adults especially, the seclusion necessary to ensure safety from COVID-19 has had harmful effects on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. At Anthem Home Care, a leading provider of senior home care in Portland and the surrounding […]
Eating Healthy During the Holidays Keeps Cholesterol in Check
From November to January, healthy eating options often fall by the wayside with family and holiday get-togethers. For anyone with high cholesterol, however, eating healthy during the holidays is very important. Yazid Fadl, MD, MPH, Indiana University Health cardiologist, says, “Around the holidays, we tend to let ourselves go, and that’s the absolute worst thing […]
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 […]
The Importance of Senior Eye Care to Optimize Ocular Health
Those of us in the age 40+ demographic know how it feels to start to struggle with fine print, finding the need to start wearing reading glasses, increasing the font size on our electronic devices, or holding books at arm’s length to try and minimize blurring. Growing older and becoming challenged with vision changes frequently […]
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 […]
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 […]
Treatment Options for Seniors with Mesothelioma
Seniors diagnosed with mesothelioma have a variety of options when it comes to treatment. The type of care your loved one receives will be determined after a doctor or specialist evaluates him or her. Since each older adult’s diagnosis is unique, treatment will vary on an individual basis. While there is no specific treatment that cures mesothelioma, an early diagnosis […]
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 […]
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 […]
Senior Nutrition Guidelines: Making Healthy Food Choices on a Budget
We all know the importance of adhering to a healthy diet; all the same, knowing and doing are frequently worlds apart. For aging parents, following senior nutrition guidelines is even more crucial to prevent the temptations of making unhealthy food choices – and, typically more challenging. For many older adults, lifestyle choices are subject to […]
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 […]
Get Moving! How Physical Activity Can Improve Brain Function in Seniors
Everyone knows how important it is to be active for our physical health, but researchers are now discovering many more far-reaching benefits – namely, a diminished possibility of developing Alzheimer’s disease and a slowed rate of cognitive decline in the elderly. The reason for the connection is unclear, but there are two theories under consideration […]
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 […]
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 […]
Keeping Seniors Safe from Elder Abuse with a Few Easy Steps
It breaks our hearts to hear stories in the news of vulnerable seniors who’ve suffered mistreatment and abuse, and perhaps it seems like it’s something that will happen to “somebody else” – certainly never to our own senior loved ones. However, as many as five million seniors within the U.S. are the subject of some […]
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 […]
The Flu Facts You Need to Know to Keep Seniors Safe
Far from just sniffles and a cough, the flu can strike seniors hard. With a compromised immune system, individuals over age 65 are particularly at risk of complications from the flu, which could be serious. As we enter into flu season, Anthem Home Care provides you with flu facts which aim to help you and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Medication Review: Important Questions to Ask Pharmacists
People call it “running” errands for a reason – we have the tendency to need to get through them as soon as possible! Nonetheless when it comes to picking up prescriptions, slowing down and taking additional time to talk to the pharmacist, rather than buzzing through the drive-through, is important – particularly for senior loved […]
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 […]
Aging Skin Tips for Seniors
As we age, aging skin issues are common. The skin becomes thinner and drier, may develop wrinkles, creases, and age spots, and bruises easier. Yet a little extra TLC for senior skin can make a difference towards keeping it more radiant and healthy. Try these guidelines from our experts in home care in Port Aransas […]
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 […]