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 pare...
It’s no secret that physical activity is an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle. Physical activity can provide significant benefits for children in all developmental stages of life. This includes ...
When is home care an option? Yes, home care has expanded in recent years to include a more full range of services – but what does that mean for you? Overall, it means home care might be an option f...
Patients who receive home health care after a hospital discharge save the system about $6500 over the course of a year and home care. “Independently decreased the hazard of follow-up readmission and d...
Every day, thousands of older adults across the nation depend on in-home caregivers to help them manage everyday tasks, such as bathing, dressing, grocery shopping, medication reminders and preparing ...
As a caregiver of an aging loved one your days are long and filled with responsibilities. Taking care of yourself is at the end of the list – and it stays there. You may feel run-down, lethargic and l...
What is Respite Care? Respite care is a type of assistance that allows the family caregiver to take a break from caregiving. This type of care focuses on helping family caregivers recharge, ease th...
We live in a mobile society and that means that adult children are not always going to live in close proximity to aging parents. That makes it difficult to make sure their daily needs are addressed, e...
A pilot study at the University of California, Los Angeles looked at whether consuming grapes could help fight the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, research...
Falls pose one of the greatest dangers to a senior’s independence and self-sufficiency. More than one-third of people aged 65 and older fall each year and those who fall once are two to three times mo...