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…
Do you remember the childhood satisfaction of being able to do things yourself? Tying your shoes, fastening buttons, and zipping up a jacket were great triumphs. Likewise, being independent in one’s golden years can help to boost confidence. If your aging parent or loved one is experiencing changes in abilities,…
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 quality of life and your own personal health. Home Care Assistance, the…
Strokes affect patients in different ways. Some seniors will experience short-term memory loss, while others may be challenged by paralysis or a change in motor skills. While the most appropriate treatment method for your parent or loved one will be determined by his or her doctor, the Philadelphia stroke caregivers…
Family members providing care to aging loved ones or relatives diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are likely familiar with many of the physical and cognitive side effects of the disease. However, one common side effect that is often overlooked is changes in sleep patterns, which can grow more unpredictable as the disease…
Eating healthy all year round is important for everyone, but it is extremely important for seniors to keep the body and immune system healthy. A balanced diet, filled with seasonal fruits and vegetables is a great way for seniors to get the most out of their meals. At Home Care…
Respite is defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as “a short period of time when you are able to stop doing something that is difficult” and this is just what respite care is designed to do for those caring for aging parents, relatives and loved ones. As a leading provider of…
Advancing age is a risk factor for a number of conditions that can leave a senior dependent on others to carry out daily tasks. If you have an aging parent or loved one who is entering his or her golden years, the trusted Philadelphia home care agency, Home Care Assistance,…