Children of Aging Parents
As your parents get older, how can you be sure they’re taking care of themselves and staying healthy? When you visit your aging parents, start by considering these questions: 1. Are your parents able to take care of themselves? Pay attention to your aging parents’ appearance. Failure to keep up with daily routines —…
Read MoreSenior Village: A New Way of Living
As we have discussed many times on our blog, it is apparent that seniors would prefer to stay in the privacy and comfort of their own home as they age. A recent AARP survey found that, for adults over the age of 65, 88% indicated that they would prefer to remain in their own homes…
Read MoreSeniors Want to Remain at Home: Here’s Why
Most seniors want to stay in their homes as they age. Moving comes with both physical and emotional stress, and many seniors are afraid of leaving behind beloved neighbors and a family home full of memories. Add the fear of the unknown to those concerns and a move to senior living can be downright overwhelming.…
Read MoreHelping Seniors Avoid Hospitalization
There are tons of ways to prevent hospitalization in seniors. If you’re a care provider (offering home care services and others) and would like to help your patients stay healthy, here are some tips: 1. Exercise Staying healthy entails keeping one’s body active. According to the National Institute on Aging, seniors should engage in regular physical activities…
Read MoreDid You Know: Pets Boost Seniors Health
More than 40 percent of Americans ages 65 and above live with pets. The reason? For companionship and lots more. The elderly and even younger individuals today invest time and other resources on their furry friends to keep them “sane” even when they’re alone as much as to boost their health. Likewise, pets also help…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Senior Financial Scams
It’s a sad reality in today’s world that many seniors are vulnerable to financial scams. The Bloomberg reports that the elderly collectively lose $37 billion annually as a result of scams, as scammers often prey upon them due to their vulnerability. They are targeted by faux telemarketers claiming they’ve won a prize that can only…
Read MoreHow to Help Seniors Cope with Loneliness
More than one in three senior Americans call themselves lonely, adding up to their feelings of isolation especially during the holidays, geriatric professionals reiterate. Loneliness prevails as a serious issue among the elderly adults, preventing them in living independently and as vibrant as possible, Dr. Sonja Rosen, Cedars-Sinai Medical Group chief of geriatric medicine, said.…
Read MoreAnalytics for Better Senior Care and Health
We have been using technology for several fields – from education, science, business, and a lot more. Nevertheless, senior care and health also benefits from innovative solutions, specifically analytics. When it comes to senior health care, technology becomes very helpful as more and more data resources get more accessible. Such data are analyzed to be…
Read MoreFood illness Conditions in the Elders
Being in the elderly years may pose some changes to the individual and his/her family. Aside from the usual health conditions or food illness, one may experience forgetfulness – that to include expiry dates, dates when food items were bought, and the like. There can also come a time when spoilage occurs, most especially when…
Read MoreHome Care Provider Selection
When to Seek for Home Care First, if your loved one has recently experienced a fall or injury. A home care provider can help them recover and return back to a normal routine. Also, if they have been diagnosed with a life-altering condition like diabetes, a home care providers can help them establish habits to…
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