Why Do Seniors Need Speech Therapy?
There are many different therapies that can help seniors avoid problems as they get older. Seniors should be doing therapies like physical therapy and occupational therapy to help them maintain their mobility. But seniors should also start speech therapy so that they don’t struggle with speaking clearly and swallowing easily later on. As seniors get…
Read MorePersonal Care at Home – What Seniors Can Do To Prevent UTIs
Seniors are prone to getting urinary tract infections. When left untreated UTIs in seniors can cause serious symptoms including confusion, mood changes, and fevers. It’s important for seniors with UTIs to get prompt treatment. Because the symptoms of UTIs can be so serious for seniors it’s strongly recommended that seniors who find hygiene challenging have…
Read MoreThe Benefits Of Skilled Nursing At Home For Seniors With Alzheimer’s
If you have a senior parent that has Alzheimer’s and you’re worried about their ability to live alone and get the medical care they need to manage their Alzheimer’s and other medical conditions you should know that skilled nursing is available for seniors in their homes.
Read MoreCarpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery: What Should Your Mom Expect After?
The median nerve is one of the most prominent nerves in the forearm, wrist, and hand. If that nerve is compressed, it causes a condition known as carpal tunnel syndrome where pain, tingling, and numbness limit hand strength and grip. What causes the nerve to compress? Repetitive motions for hours each day can trigger it.…
Read MoreFour Ways Home Health Care Helps Seniors Manage Chronic Health Conditions
Home health care can be the key for seniors to start managing chronic health conditions as effectively as they can.
Read MoreHome Care Assistance – Stroke 101 For Seniors
As people get older, their chance of having a stroke goes up. According to the American Stroke Association, nearly three-quarters of all strokes happen to people over 65. Loved ones and seniors with home care assistance need to know how to spot the signs of a stroke and what to do in an emergency. What…
Read MoreHow Does Speech Therapy Help With Swallowing?
Something as simple as swallowing is more complex than you might think. More than 20 muscles work together as you swallow foods or beverages, and they work in conjunction with messages sent by your brain. The communications between your muscles, nerves, and brain stem make sure food goes down the correct path and doesn’t end…
Read MoreWho Comes to Your Home With Skilled Nursing Care?
Your dad had a stroke and is about to come home. His doctor recommends skilled nursing care services to help him at home. What will skilled nurses do? What are their roles? Nurses A range of nurses will come to your dad’s home to take care of him. He may have a feeding tube for…
Read MoreMaking Friends With Elder Care
National Friendship Day takes place on August 6th and is a day designed to get people to reconnect with old friends. As your life changes through marriage, children, and retirement, it’s easy to lose touch. How has your mom’s social circle changed over the years? Retirement and Aging Can Lead to Shrinking Circles After retirement,…
Read MoreHow Does Home Care Help a Sandwich-Generation Caregiver?
A sandwich-generation caregiver splits his or her time between caring for an aging parent and children who still live at home. Three out of five family caregivers also work. It can become a lot to handle. When you’re the one trying to balance your career, your role as a parent, and your responsibility in caring…
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