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In our last blog post, we outlined some age-related issues that can keep older adults from eating well, but what about when poor eating behaviors contribute to cognitive impairment? Malnourishment in older individuals is more common than you may think. As stated by the National Resource on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Aging, as many as… Read more »
As a neurodegenerative disease, ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease) can bring about a multitude of physical concerns that can lead to clinical depression. For those providing in-home care for ALS patients, it can be easy to become overwhelmed and be unsure how to best help the person live life to the fullest and… Read more »
What a relief it is when the medical personnel informs you that your elderly loved one is ready to be released from the hospital to return home following surgery. But as they hand you that packet of discharge paperwork and directions, some anxiety may begin to creep in. Will your loved one be able to… Read more »
In our previous blog post, we shared the benefits of choosing a professional home care agency to provide the highest quality and safest level of in-home care in the Sacramento area. But we frequently receive questions on precisely what type of services are available to assist with senior independent living, while helping older individuals remain… Read more »
When a senior family member needs in-home care services, there are a number of possible choices, and identifying where to turn can be daunting. For example, should you employ a professional home care services agency, a privately hired caregiver, or choose a caregiving registry? And how can you determine which home care solution is most… Read more »
As you go through the varied periods of your life, your levels of independence can take on different meanings. They can be significant stages, such as leaving your parents’ home or getting married, or smaller stages, such as accomplishing tasks you didn’t think you could do. Then later, as you age, independence takes on still… Read more »
There really is no place like home, and the great majority of adults age 65 and over, 90 percent per AARP, wish to age in place in their own homes as they grow older. But how does that have an impact on senior independence?
The greatest thing about humankind is that every one of us is completely unique, and that does not change merely because of growing older. As we grow older, we remain the unique and multifaceted individuals that we have been our whole lives. Assuming that all seniors will act the same and need the same things… Read more »
“I don’t want to have to move out of my home.” If you are the adult child of a senior parent, you’ve probably listened to your loved one exclaim these words or a similar statement indicating his or her intention to continue to grow older in place at home versus moving out of a house… Read more »
As reported by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, an estimated 12 million adults are diagnosed at this time with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and it’s estimated that another 12 million may perhaps be living with the disease and not even be aware of it. It’s also worth mentioning that COPD generally hits… Read more »
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