During the hot summer months, it’s easy to become dehydrated as the body loses more fluids than it’s taking in. Seniors, who often have trouble detecting feelings of thirst, are even more at risk because they feel they do not need to drink water. Along with a few gentle reminders…
Table of Content1 Set Goals2 Promote Accountability3 Provide Positive Reinforcement4 Highlight Progress5 Find Comfort It’s easy to understand why motivation may be lacking after a stroke. Each day can present a mountain of challenges. However, it’s critical for senior stroke survivors to be as active as safely possible after a…
Table of Content1 What Changes Can Be Expected?2 How Will Dementia Affect Daily Life?3 Will My Loved One Become a Different Person?4 How Can I Support a Senior Loved One with Dementia? When someone close to you is diagnosed with dementia, questions arise about your loved one’s future quality of…
With aging comes an increased risk for health conditions including cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. If you provide home care for a senior parent and are concerned about his or her health, rest assured there is a simple way to promote overall health: a diverse and healthy…
Table of Content1 1. Finger Tracings2 2. Dot-to-Dot Drawings3 3. The Board Game Operation4 4. Bucket Toss5 5. Cut along lines The side effects of a stroke can range from short-term memory loss to paralysis on one or both sides of the body and often impact one’s ability to perform…
Table of Content1 About Calcium2 Benefits of a Calcium-Rich Diet3 How to Increase Calcium Consumption As seniors age, a healthy and well-balanced diet allows seniors to maintain physical abilities as well as cognition and brain health. So what does a well-balanced diet include exactly? Along with vitamins B and D,…
Table of Content1 Physical Benefits2 Emotional Benefits3 Mental Benefits4 Getting Your Loved One Involved Staying in touch with close friends and family and taking part in social activities is even more important as people enter their golden years. At Home Care Assistance of Philadelphia, our proprietary approach to care, The…
Table of Content1 1. Control the Environment2 2. Take a Supplement3 3. Visit an Allergist4 4. Acupuncture5 5. HEPA Filters With spring here, allergy season is gearing up. Seniors and older adults are often more sensitive to pollen in the first few weeks of spring and feel the effects of…
Table of Content1 1. Hamilton Beach Open Ease Automatic Jar Opener2 2. Devil Oven Pull3 3. Medline 31″ Platinum Reacher4 4. Magic Tap Drink Dispenser5 Additional Help for Seniors at Home Do you remember the childhood satisfaction of being able to do things yourself? Tying your shoes, fastening buttons, and…
Table of Content1 Family Dynamics2 Social Relationships3 Physical & Emotional Health4 Finances Caregiving can be an extremely rewarding experience, especially for an adult child. Yet, caregiving does come with its fair share of challenges. By identifying these challenges in the early stages of caregiving, you can ensure your loved one’s…