Category: Senior Care

Understanding the Social Worker's Role in Home Health
Published March 15, 2022
Happy Social Work Day! Home health social workers help your loved one navigate obstacles during their healthcare journey to set them up for positive outcomes. Social workers do a variety of tasks that help ease the burden caused by an illness. Task…
Why Older Adults Need More Sleep
Published March 3, 2022
It's Sleep Awareness Week! Older adults need between 7 to 9 hours each night. However, many older adults don’t get adequate sleep. Some elderly people feel sick or are in pain, making it hard to sleep comfortably. Medications can also affect sleep.…
Help Your Loved One Stay Warm During Winter
Published Feb. 28, 2022
Older people lose body heat quickly and much faster than when they were young. Changes in the body that come with aging make it harder for older adults to be aware they are getting cold. Cold weather can turn into a dangerous health risk before an …
How to Manage COPD and Thrive
Published Feb. 28, 2022
Living with COPD can feel challenging, and many people feel overwhelmed when trying to cope with their symptoms. The information below can help you manage COPD symptoms and create healthy habits. • Quit Smoking. Giving up tobacco and nicotine is …
How to Nurture Relationships as You Age
Published Feb. 24, 2022
Many studies suggest that people who have social support and positive relationships have better mental health, physical health, improved cognitive skills, and longevity. Relationships help calm our stress-response system. Researchers discovered tha…
Helping Your Loved One with Low Vision
Published Feb. 22, 2022
Low vision and vision loss are common complaints for seniors, and it can be especially difficult for seniors to accept that they need help to adapt to changes in their senses such as vision and hearing. In fact, according to the National Eye Instit…
How Home Health Can Help with Cardiac Rehab
Published Feb. 15, 2022
If you’ve had a heart attack or other heart problem, cardiac rehabilitation is an important part of your recovery. Cardiac rehab can also help prevent another, even more serious, heart attack and can help you practice heart-healthy habits. During …
How a Feeding Tube Can Help Someone in Home Health Care
Published Feb. 7, 2022
Many people can benefit from a feeding tube or G-tube when they are receiving home health care. If tube feeding is done outside of a hospital setting, it is called enteral feeding. According to Mayo Clinic, people with the following conditions can …
Six Tips for Living with Diabetes
Published Jan. 27, 2022
If you have diabetes, it’s especially important to take good care of your health and manage your blood sugar. These tips can help you understand the importance of diabetes management and get the support you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. • …
Healthy Habits as New Year Resolutions
Published Jan. 24, 2022
The New Year is a great time to develop some healthy practices that will turn into lifelong habits. Although some people struggle to keep their New Year’s resolutions, these five healthy habits can help you make small changes that can have a big im…
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