From the editor: A Families Choice Home Care caregiver can help you with many of the tips outlined below. Get in touch for an evaluation. Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults. As you get older, physical changes and health conditions—and medications used to treat those conditions—may…
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…
Does your loved one need help? It can be a sensitive topic to discuss, but it is and important discussion to have. Talk with them about things they could use more help with around the house.
Having good posture minimizes stress on your back by keeping your muscles and bones in their natural positions as well as making your movements more fluid and efficient, which is why it is important to have great posture as you age. Poor posture, on the other hand, can create a…
Seniors are jumping on board Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and more as they realize it is fun and provides real benefits. Are your senior loved ones participating? Here are some of the benefits of social media for seniors and family. 1. Social Media Keeps Families Close “I wish I heard more often…
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…
Caregiving can bring many positives into your life — but it’s also hard work, physically and emotionally. If you don’t take enough self-care to replenish yourself, then caregiver stress, anxiety, and depression can build. And that puts you on the path for caregiver burnout, a syndrome of mental, emotional, and…
Tai chi, a type of exercise that guides the body through gentle, flowing poses, may help the worst physical problems of Parkinson’s disease, a study shows. Experts say it appears that tai chi might be an effective therapy for improving a person’s balance, ability to walk and move steadily. Tai…
According to a research report by the Home Safety Council, preventable home injuries are the fifth largest cause of death in the U.S., and safety researchers point to the bathroom as one of the most dangerous zones in the house. Here are five bathroom dangers to guard against that often…
As a caregiver, you are focused on your charge’s safety, finances, medical treatment, nutrition and therapy. You busy yourself with doing everything in your power to keep them comfortable. You worry about their reduced energy level, increasing fatigue, physical weakness and variable mental status. But do you know how important…
