People who were born during the first part of the post-World War II baby boom began reaching senior age in 2011, which means the elderly population has been growing steadily and will continue to grow for quite some time. What does this mean for hourly and live-in caregivers in Philadelphia?…
Table of Content1 1. Vedge2 2. V Street3 3. HipCityVeg4 4. Miss Rachel’s Pantry5 5. Hibiscus Cafe People of all ages are switching to a vegan diet for many reasons, including the decision to be more health-conscious. If your senior loved one falls into this category, he or she may…
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Home care in Philadelphia and the rest of the country is a growing industry. One of the major reasons is the fact members of the Baby Boomer generation began turning 65 in 2011. The numbers of seniors 85 and older are expected to double and even triple over the next…
Table of Content1 1. Functionality2 2. Increased Emotional Health 3 3. Make Life Easier for Those with Physical Ailments4 4. Fall Prevention Your senior loved one’s home may be where he or she raised children and built a lifetime of memories, which is why he or she may want to continue…
Table of Content1 Promote Safety and Comfort During a Seizure2 Keep a Seizure Log3 Provide Extra Supervision4 Educate Family and Other Caregivers5 Know Your Loved One’s Medications For seniors with epilepsy, the risk of seizures can make daily life challenging and uncomfortable. However, there are some steps you can take…
Table of Content1 Consider Government Assistance Programs2 Cash in a Life Insurance Policy3 Take Out a Reverse Mortgage Not all families are fortunate enough to have financial stability that enables them to pay for home care out of pocket. Luckily, there are quite a few alternatives for seniors and families…
Table of Content1 Do They Have a Proven Track Record?2 What Are Their Emergency Procedures?3 How Do They Select and Train Their Caregivers?4 What Tasks Are Included in Their Care Plans? Finding the perfect home care provider for your senior loved one should not be taken lightly. If you take time…
Table of Content1 Increase Communication2 Implement Sleeping Strategies3 Encourage Exercise4 Prevent Wandering Caring for an elderly family member with Alzheimer’s can prove to be a challenge, regardless of what stage he or she is in. Making sure doctor’s appointments and prescriptions are up to date or just overseeing your loved…
Table of Content1 Medical Guardian2 Bay Alarm Medical3 LifeFone4 GreatCall Splash5 Alert16 LifeStation Medical alert systems can give seniors and their loved ones peace of mind by providing an easy way to call for help and ensuring they will be taken care of in the event of injury. There are…
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…