Optimizing aging loved ones’ quality of life is a foundation of in-home care providers. And since vision impairment is a typical result of age-related physical decline, we make it a point to plan for that. Don’t Let Senior Vision Loss Diminish Quality of Life Without clear vision, many seniors lose…
Almost 20 percent of U.S households spend an average of 20-hours per week caring for an elderly parent or family member. Of these people, 80 percent find themselves providing unpaid care 7-days a week while also working a full-time job. In-home caregiving can easily become a full-time and unpaid, labor of love. We have…
90% of seniors report wanting to age in place. With a growing older adult population, there will be a great deal of support needed from social workers, nurses, and other healthcare providers. In fact, geriatric social work is one of the fastest-growing fields in social work. For those considering careers…
According to a recent survey by the National Poll on Healthy Aging, one in three seniors is lonely. Not only does this affect their mental well-being, but it can have an effect on their physical well-being as well. The study also stated that being chronically lonely can be as harmful…
The percentage of senior citizens in the world’s population is growing at a rapid rate, most likely due to increasing populations and medical advancements. The UN has estimated that by this year, senior citizens will make up roughly 9% of people. If there is any downside to people living longer,…
Eat Well at Home Pooja Chilukuri, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Certified Health Coach, graciously contributed to our Wellness Blog discussing the 5 R’s of eating healthy – Eat Real foods not processed food like substances, Reduce Exposure to pesticides and chemical additives, Reduce Sugar Intake, Remove Trans Fats and Ramp up…
Nobody would ever choose a smiley face as the perfect symbolic emoticon for a caregiver. Caregiving for an ailing loved one is just too stressful — often triggering damaging emotions that can not only undermine your good work but harm your health, as well. Here’s how to cope: Caregiver Emotion…
