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 ensure that mobility challenges don’t make living at home dangerous for your elderly loved…
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 that not all types of memory loss are indicative of serious cognitive…
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…
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 stroke as this is when the body is especially amenable to repair. Following are…
When someone close to you is diagnosed with dementia, questions arise about your loved one’s future quality of life and how to meet their changing needs. Breaking down each question into the following categories can make task at hand seem more approachable. What Changes Can Be Expected? Being diagnosed with…
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…
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 routine daily tasks. However, if your loved one has only experienced slight changes in motor skills post-stroke, there are some activities…
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, potassium, and zinc, a senior diet should have high levels of calcium. Here’s why! About…
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 Balanced Care Method, stresses the importance of maintaining social ties later in life because…
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 allergies before their younger counterparts. To help provide relief during the spring, the professional and trained caregivers at Home Care…