Foodborne illnesses often increase in the summer months due to warmer temperatures. The warmer it is outside or in a home, the faster bacteria can multiply. With Memorial Day gatherings happening across the nation, it’s time to consider what is needed to protect your dad from food poisoning during a family picnic. Carry a Digital […]
See MoreKidney stones are a common condition that can affect people of all ages, but seniors tend to have a higher risk for this condition due to age-related changes in their kidneys. Kidney stones can be extremely painful and they can also lead to big complications like kidney infections or damage that creates bigger health problems […]
See MoreSpring is a great time of renewal and rejuvenation. For many parts of the country, you’ve endured a long, hard winter and are ready to head up, feel the heat upon your face and bask in the sunshine. Your elderly loved one feels the same. Long, cold winter months can be lonely and depressing as […]
See MoreSeniors are a diverse group of individuals, meaning that they all face aging in slightly different ways. But there are some challenges that are universal. Having help managing these challenges is crucial. Family caregivers and senior home care providers can work together to help aging adults to manage a great many of these common challenges […]
See MoreThere is no magical answer to feeling young when you enter your golden years. Like everyone, you will have good and bad days with your senior loved one. The most important thing you can do as a senior listens to your body. It’s crucial to not push your body when it’s in pain but challenge […]
See MoreTouching Hearts at Home – Dayton is pleased to announce Amanda Roberts as our current Caregiver Spotlight recipient! Amanda started with Touching Hearts at Home in September 2022. She is a great client advocate, she is mindful, encouraging and pays attention to detail. She is a self motivator. She treats her client and her client’s […]
See MoreYour dad’s doctor recommends that he gets more exercise. But, it’s hard to get him outside when it’s still snowing or raining, which makes it too icy. Indoor activities are a great solution. Indoor activities help everyone spend time together, no matter how old or young they are. Here are some of the best indoor […]
See MoreMalnutrition in seniors can lead to serious health issues, including dehydration, weakened bones, a weakened immune system, and more. Home care assistance is just one tool that family caregivers can use to address issues related to malnutrition for their aging family members. Make Meals Rich in Nutrients The best way to avoid malnutrition is to […]
See MoreCongestive heart failure is a condition in which the heart doesn’t work as well as it should. Today, doctors typically refer to it simply as “heart failure.” Almost 6 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with heart failure. While heart failure sounds terrifying and it is a chronic and serious condition, your […]
See MoreTouching Hearts at Home – Dayton is pleased to announce John Chaffin as our current Caregiver Spotlight recipient! John joined the Touching Hearts at Home care team in January 2022 after working in college admissions and recruitment. He is a great team player who is flexible, genuine, compassionate and always positive. The clients he serves […]
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