- Blog Archive
Why Your Parents Should Take a Closer Look at the DASH Diet
Posted March 26, 2019 • According to the American Heart Association, around 103 million men and women in the U.S. have high blood pressure. Some of this increase is due to the change in hypertension guidelines.
What Goals Can Elder Care Help Your Senior Reach?
Posted March 20, 2019 • Excerpt: Having help from elder care services can give your senior a leg up when it comes to meeting some of her biggest goals.
Substance Abuse in Seniors is on the Rise
Posted March 12, 2019 • There’s no doubt that modern developments of certain medications have not only saved lives but alleviated many symptoms of chronic illnesses that make it possible for people to thrive.
Could Working at Home Help You with Caregiving?
Posted March 5, 2019 • Working from home can help you to be there for your senior family member as much as you want to be, but you might need some help.
What Can You Do When Other Family Members Just Don’t Understand?
Posted February 26, 2019 • Convincing your senior that she needs help is difficult enough, but well-meaning relatives can undo all of your hard work in one sentence.
Do you know someone who is planning to have surgery?
Posted February 21, 2019 • Solutions for Living at home offers Hospital/Transitional Care
How Can You Help a Senior with COPD Keep Weight On?
Posted February 19, 2019 • One of the big challenges facing a senior with COPD is keeping weight on their body.
Recognizing the Signs of a Heart Attack in Aging Adults
Posted February 12, 2019 • Elderly adults are at a much higher risk of having a heart attack, but whether the heart attack leads to tragedy can often depend on how quickly emergency treatment can be administered.
How Can You Destress Immediately?
Posted February 5, 2019 • Sometimes you're in a situation as a caregiver that immediately stresses you. What can you do right then to release that stress.
Memory Loss and Alzheimer's Disease
Posted January 29, 2019 • One of the biggest symptoms of Alzheimer's disease for most people is memory loss. But when is memory loss normal and when is it something to be more concerned about? Some people don't realize that there are normal degrees of memory problems, which might make them defensive about those instances.