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Hiring Help After Birth: How New Mom Care Can Ease the Transition
The birth of a new baby brings much joy and excitement to a family, but the first few weeks and months after a baby is born can also bring feelings of being overwhelmed with new responsibilities, exhausted from a lack of sleep and physically depleted as you heal from your birth experience. Hiring help at […]
Continue readingThe Benefits of a Daily Routine for Seniors and Family Caregivers
No longer punching a time clock. Staying up late. Sleeping in. Creating your own schedule. While there are many advantages to retirement and no longer needing to structure life around a 9 to 5 schedule or a typical work week, the lack of a daily routine for seniors can be challenging for older adults and […]
Continue readingUnderstanding Depression in Older Adults
Ah! The Golden Years! After years of working hard and raising a family, it’s nice to enjoy retirement and the flexibility to set your own schedule. There’s no question, growing older brings benefits: fewer restrictions on your time, the ability to pursue interests new and old, and increased time with loved ones, to name a […]
Continue readingConditions That Can Contribute to Chronic Fatigue in Seniors
There is no doubt that everyone gets tired, depleted of energy, and weary at times, but most of us will recover after a good night’s sleep or even a daytime power nap. As we age, our endurance may decline, causing us to reach the point of fatigue faster or not move as quickly as we […]
Continue readingSuccessfully Manage Chronic Health Conditions with Home Care Services
A diagnosis of a chronic health condition raises a lot of questions and concerns for seniors: How will I manage the myriad of medical appointments, procedures, medications, etc.? What happens as the condition progresses over time? And most importantly: Can I continue to remain living at home?
Continue readingManaging Chronic Pain
Minor aches and pains are a fact of life, especially as people age. And while having a few days of minor pain can be disruptive and uncomfortable, chronic pain can last weeks, months, or even years, making day-to-day life challenging due to limited mobility, strength and endurance.
Continue readingPrevent Senior Falls at Home with These Safety Tips
Did you know that falls are a significant cause of injury in seniors aged 65 and over, making them a leading public health concern? Senior falls can result in head injuries, hip fractures or other broken bones, a loss of confidence, and depression.
Continue readingHelp Make Aging in Place a Reality with These Tips for Seniors
As Dorothy Gale says in The Wizard of Oz, “There’s no place like home,” and according to a recent study, nearly 87% of seniors agree with Dorothy, expressing a desire to remain at home and in their community as they age. These findings aren’t surprising, as home is more than a physical space, but also […]
Continue readingAct F.A.S.T.! Early Warning Signs of a Stroke
Each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 800,000 Americans are diagnosed as having a stroke. While the risk of stroke increases with age, strokes can occur in people of all ages. A stroke occurs when blood supply is blocked from part of the brain or when a blood vessel bursts, causing parts […]
Continue readingRespite Care Helps Family Caregivers Avoid Burnout
We all want what’s best for the older adults we love, and that’s especially true for those who have dedicated their lives to caring for a senior loved one at home. Caregiving is a selfless, challenging, and intensely rewarding experience, and taps into our reserve of patience, compassion, empathy, and stamina. If we’re not careful, […]
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