April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and now is an ideal time for seniors and their families to learn more about this disease. There are more than a million seniors living with Parkinson’s disease, and almost 100,000 seniors are diagnosed with it each year. Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological disease that has debilitating symptoms. It can […]
See MoreIncontinence can be challenging for seniors to manage on their own, especially when they find it embarrassing to talk about. With extra support and lots of understanding, it’s possible to deal with incontinence in a way that is simple and that reduces the stigma associated with this condition. 24-hour home care can help seniors manage […]
See MoreMillions of seniors around the world deal with the effects of arthritis every day. What can be surprising for a lot of family caregivers is the breadth of these impacts on every area of life for aging adults. Understanding some of these impacts can help family members to find the right answers, like lining up […]
See MoreHigh blood pressure, or hypertension, is a significant health problem that affects people of all ages. As people get older, their chances of getting high blood pressure increase due to many factors. Understanding hypertension in seniors is essential for proper treatment and possible prevention. Seniors can lean on loved ones and personal care at home […]
See MoreIt’s very common for seniors to have poor circulation. Seniors who have conditions like chronic venous insufficiency, diabetes, or peripheral artery disease may need to wear medical grade compression stockings prescribed by a doctor. Compression stockings can very difficult to get on each day. Often seniors need personal care at home to help them put […]
See MoreAs seniors get older, they have an increased risk of developing mental health disorders. Many seniors who enjoy living at home worry that if they are diagnosed with a mental health disorder, they won’t be able to continue living on their own. So they don’t seek help. But having a mental health condition doesn’t stop […]
See MoreMarch is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and a good time to talk to your dad about when he was last screened by his doctor. Just over 150,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed each year. The earlier this cancer is diagnosed, the higher the chances of a full recovery. For that reason, doctors […]
See MoreAnxiety is something that many seniors struggle with. Aging in place can help seniors reduce their anxiety because they are in a familiar setting where they enjoy being, but being at home can also lead to social isolation. The more isolated seniors are the greater the risk is that they could develop depression or anxiety. […]
See More24-Hour Home Care in Scarsdale NY: One of the best tools to help your senior to stay on track with health goals and so much else is 24-hour home care services.
See MoreMissing even a little bit of sleep has a big impact on your elderly family member’s brain health and how her body feels. Minor sleep deprivation has even been equated to intoxication. That’s why it’s important to make sure your elderly family member is able to get plenty of sleep and that it actually refreshes […]
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