![6 Indoor Winter Activities for Seniors [Infographic]](https://www.homecareassistancephiladelphia.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/hca-philadelphi-1.png)
It’s cold outside during the winter, which means older adults need things to do inside so they can stay warm. The staff at Philadelphia Home Care Assistance has provided a handy infographic featuring a few suggestions for winter activities that are suitable for seniors to do indoors. If your elderly…
The Christmas season is always special, and seniors often find they have more time on their hands than they might expect. Since seniors are often past the point of setting up for a house filled with children, they may find they need to plan other activities that help them celebrate…
The prospect of having to go back to the hospital after being able to finally go home is enough to make seniors want to do their best to take care of their health. While hospitals are equipped with everything a person needs to begin healing from an illness or injury,…
It’s common for elderly people with Parkinson’s disease to eventually experience tremors or muscle stiffness. Over time, these symptoms can contribute to issues with balance, gait, and coordination, which can increase fall risks for seniors with this neurodegenerative condition. Below you’ll find five coordination exercises that can help your senior…
![What Are the Best Alternatives for Treating Alzheimer’s? [Infographic]](https://www.homecareassistancephiladelphia.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/philadelphia-1.png)
There’s no single way to treat Alzheimer’s, and families may want to open up their options and encourage their aging loved ones with the disease to try some alternative methods. Another way to help your loved one is to opt for professional Alzheimer’s care. Philadelphia seniors can receive top-quality care…
A stroke survivor’s brain is often able to naturally heal itself over time by forming new connections, a process known as neuroplasticity. This rewiring allows for the enhancement of important skills, including those involving memory. To encourage the brain to rewire itself, an appropriate level of stimulation is needed. A…
As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, some seniors may exhibit aggressive or combative behavior. There are various reasons these mood changes develop. By implementing a few techniques, caregivers can often defuse these situations. Here are some things you should know about the combative stage of Alzheimer’s disease. 1. Physical Causes When the…
Roughly one out of every six people with Medicare returns to the hospital within just 30 days of being discharged, according to data from the Dartmouth Atlas Project. If you’re caring for a senior loved one, you understandably want to do everything possible to reduce the risk of having to…
Memory loss and confusion are common symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease, which affects more than five million Americans. If you’re caring for a senior loved one who has been diagnosed with this progressive condition, you may be wondering what to expect with regard to memory-related issues. Here’s what you need…
Senior stroke survivors should take on purposeful activities such as solving puzzles to increase their circulation and restore cognitive function as they recover. To keep the activities fun and appealing, family caregivers need to choose puzzles based on their elderly loved ones’ cognitive and physical abilities. Below are some of…