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A Practical Guide to Fall Prevention: Avoid Common Mistakes and Keep Seniors Safe Ten Steps to Prevent Falls When it comes to fall prevention, the odds are often stacked against aging loved ones. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of every four seniors will fall this year—making falls [...]
10 Signs of Caregiver Burnout (And How to Address Them) Caring for a loved one can be one of the most fulfilling experiences in life. It offers a unique opportunity to provide comfort, support, and connection. However, the demands of this role can also be incredibly challenging. When you’re focused on someone else’s health [...]
10 Proven Healthy Aging Tips: Stay Active, Sharp, and Thriving Embrace Healthy Aging You’ve seen the ads—silver-haired men and women cycling, running, boating, and living their golden years to the fullest. But what does it take to enjoy a similar lifestyle? “As we age, our minds and bodies change. Prioritizing healthy habits can help [...]
Essential Nutrition Tips for Older Adults: Healthy Aging Starts Here What’s in your mom’s refrigerator - fresh fruits and vegetables or hot dogs and canned peaches? Why Nutrition Matters as We Age As we grow older, our nutritional needs change. Older adults often require fewer calories but need more nutrients to maintain their health [...]
10 Essential Tips for Long-Distance Caregivers: Supporting Aging Loved Ones from Afar Your aging mom lives by herself. She doesn’t drive anymore, so she’s lost touch with her friends and given up her hobbies. You visit as often as you can but, because she lives in Missouri and you live in Nebraska, you worry [...]
Understanding ADLs and IADLs: A Guide for Seniors As you navigate your senior care journey, you’ll like hear medical professionals, social workers and other senior care professionals refer to Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) “ADLs are and IADLs refer to the skills necessary for people to live [...]
Healthy Aging: Importance of Staying Hydrated Understanding Hydration and Its Importance for Seniors Water is more than a refreshing thirst-quencher - especially for seniors. As the temperature rises, so does the risk of dehydration, which affects the body’s ability to function normally. Older people are at higher risk of dehydration, because older bodies have [...]
Navigating End-of-Life Care: Home Care and Hospice Together Understanding the Importance of End-of-Life Care If you’re familiar with hospice, you know that providers are God-sends during an emotional and stressful time - providing pain management as well as compassionate support and comfort to patients and their families. “Navigating end-of-life situations is never easy, but [...]
Understanding Aging Parents' Care Options Today The Importance of Understanding Senior Care Options Your mom has lived independently in your family home for nearly 50 years, but it’s getting harder for her to take care of the house and herself. What are your options? “If you’re in this situation, you’re not alone. Most seniors [...]
5 Benefits of Home Care Transportation Services for Seniors Recognizing the Warning Signs: When Seniors Should Stop Driving Do your aging loved ones drive much slower than the speed limit? Does they get lost when driving familiar routes? Have you noticed unexplained dents or scratches on her car? If you answered yes to any [...]
