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By Shital Rane, 9:00 am on September 4, 2015

Table of Content1 1. Eat Right2 2. Stay Hydrated3 3. Exercise4 4. Listen to the Doctor Kidneys need to remain healthy to perform their functions properly, like removing waste from the blood and regulating water fluid levels in the body, and maintaining this health becomes even more important for people…

By Shital Rane, 9:00 am on August 28, 2015

Table of Content1 Companionship2 Activity3 Purpose4 Health A cat in the home can provide many benefits without requiring extensive care, potentially making one of these furry creatures the perfect pet choice for your elderly loved one. The staff at Home Care Assistance, a trusted provider of Home Care Philadelphia, has…

By Shital Rane, 9:00 am on August 21, 2015

Table of Content1 Stevia2 Splenda3 Xylitol4 Raw Honey5 Fruit Looking for something sweet to replace the sugar in your senior loved one’s diet? There are many sweetener options on the market just as capable of the job as sugar. The senior care experts at Home Care Philadelphia have a few…

By Shital Rane, 9:00 am on August 14, 2015

Table of Content1 1. Fights Free Radicals2 2. Boosts Mental Function3 3. Promotes Heart Health4 4. Aids Digestion As many elderly people enjoy drinking tea on a daily basis, they may be surprised to learn that drinking yerba tea can provide a variety of senior health benefits. If your senior…

By Shital Rane, 9:00 am on August 7, 2015

Table of Content1 1. Neuromuscular Therapeutic Massage2 2. Hydrotherapy3 3. Therapeutic Mineral Ice4 4. Tai Chi For seniors with Parkinson’s, joint pain and stiffness can make daily living challenging and uncomfortable. If your elderly loved one has Parkinson’s, there are some steps you can take to help him or her…

By Shital Rane, 9:00 am on July 31, 2015

Table of Content1 1. Promotes Cardiovascular Health2 2. Supports Eye Health3 3. Reduces Arthritis Symptoms4 4. Provides Fiber and Good Fat5 5. Decreases Cancer Risk6 How to Include Them While it’s hard to believe that something so delicious can also be nutritious, avocados are exceptionally healthy for seniors. If your…

By Shital Rane, 9:00 am on July 24, 2015

Table of Content1 1. Nuts2 2. Salmon3 3. Olive Oil As rates of heart disease are high in senior populations, it’s important to find ways to help your senior loved one promote his or her heart health. While there is no way to eliminate your elderly loved one’s risk for…

By Shital Rane, 9:00 am on July 17, 2015

Table of Content1 The Symptoms2 The Causes3 The Concerns Because a healthy circulatory system spreads essential nutrients throughout the body, maintaining good circulation is critical for senior health. However, as certain age-related diseases or conditions can compromise this system, seniors are susceptible to poor circulation. If you’re caring for an…

By Shital Rane, 9:00 am on July 10, 2015

Table of Content1 1. Secure the Bathroom2 2. Inspect the Floors3 3. Lighten Up As the vast majority of seniors would prefer to live in their own homes as long as possible, it’s important to help your senior loved one find ways to be safe while living independently. To help…

By Shital Rane, 8:00 am on June 26, 2015

Table of Content1 Transience2 Absent-Mindedness3 Memory Blocking4 Misattribution5 Memory Retrieval6 Muddled Multitasking Memory lapses in senior adults can be worrying because many people attribute memory loss in the golden years to Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. However, Philadelphia Alzheimer’s care provider, Home Care Assistance, wants to assure concerned families…