Home Care

Surefire Ways to Avoid Picking Up a Virus While Running Errands

Marina Pink

Apr 10, 20202 min read

Surefire Ways to Avoid Picking Up a Virus While Running Errands

Around the world, people are worried about coronavirus. At this point, seasonal influenza is a bigger risk, as are chest colds, head...

Should Your Senior Exercise if She Has COPD?

Serra Gonzalez

Mar 20, 20202 min read

Should Your Senior Exercise if She Has COPD?

If your senior has COPD, she may still want to try to exercise. Exercise can help to strengthen her lungs as well as the other systems in...

Four Ways to Keep Tabs on Your Senior’s Mental Health

Marina Pink

Mar 20, 20202 min read

Four Ways to Keep Tabs on Your Senior’s Mental Health

Your senior’s mental health is an important aspect of her overall health and it’s one that neither of you can really afford to overlook...

Marina Pink

Feb 21, 20202 min read

Ways to Relieve Caregiver Stress

If you are a family caregiver for an elderly parent or loved one, you are probably feeling the stress that often accompanies such a...

Marina Pink

Feb 5, 20202 min read

What Should Your Parent with Hep C Eat?

Hepatitis C, commonly called Hep C, is a disease that affects the liver. It is caused by a virus and is transmitted through the blood and...

What Activities Can Home Care Do with Wheelchair-Bound Seniors?

Marina Pink

Jan 22, 20202 min read

What Activities Can Home Care Do with Wheelchair-Bound Seniors?

Boredom affects many older adults, especially those who live alone. The problem can be compounded for older adults who are in...

The Importance of Senior Care for Elder Orphans

Marina Pink

Jan 10, 20202 min read

The Importance of Senior Care for Elder Orphans

More and more older adults in the United States are living alone and have no close family. These people are often referred to as “solo...

Marina Pink

Dec 19, 20192 min read

Heart Attack Symptoms for Women

Whether your older family member is male or female, a heart attack is a serious situation requiring immediate medical attention. But, did...

Common Holiday Scams to Help Seniors Avoid

Marina Pink

Dec 5, 20192 min read

Common Holiday Scams to Help Seniors Avoid

The holidays are supposed to be a cheerful time. However, all that holiday cheer can quickly dissipate if your aging relative is taken in...

What to do if the Time Change is Affecting Your Senior

Marina Pink

Nov 8, 20192 min read

What to do if the Time Change is Affecting Your Senior

It’s that time of year again when the temperatures begin to drop and the mornings and evenings require a sweater or even a coat to stay...

Marina Pink

Oct 10, 20192 min read

Winning the Water Wars with Your Senior

Even a little bit of dehydration can be dangerous for your aging family member. But convincing him to drink more water might be a war in...

Who’s More at Risk for Alzheimer’s – Men or Women?

Marina Pink

Aug 23, 20192 min read

Who’s More at Risk for Alzheimer’s – Men or Women?

Alzheimer’s disease is complicated. Scientists and doctors are working every day to learn more about the disease. They are hoping to...

Garage Sale Tips to Help Your Parents Get the Most for Their Clutter

Marina Pink

Aug 7, 20192 min read

Garage Sale Tips to Help Your Parents Get the Most for Their Clutter

You’ve helped your mom and dad clear their clutter. That part is done, but they would like to try to make some money selling their gently...

What is the Thyroid and How Do You Know If It’s Not Functioning Correctly?

Marina Pink

Jul 18, 20192 min read

What is the Thyroid and How Do You Know If It’s Not Functioning Correctly?

What is the thyroid? This gland is found in the neck. It is mainly responsible for regulating your metabolism. If the thyroid stops...

Are There Things Your Mom Can Do To Prevent Insomnia?

Marina Pink

Jul 3, 20192 min read

Are There Things Your Mom Can Do To Prevent Insomnia?

One out of four people develops acute insomnia every year. Estimates are that acute insomnia affects as many as 70 million people in the...

Four Tips for Helping a Senior with Multiple Health Issues

Marina Pink

May 22, 20192 min read

Four Tips for Helping a Senior with Multiple Health Issues

Balancing multiple health issues is not as easy as you think it might be. Most of the time small changes in one area can send something...

Identifying Anxiety Disorder in Aging Loved Ones

Marina Pink

Apr 18, 20192 min read

Identifying Anxiety Disorder in Aging Loved Ones

Anxiety is a condition of mental health that is characterized by excessive worry and fear and manifests via certain symptoms. Anxiety...

Six Situations that Can Lead to Depression in the Elderly

Marina Pink

Apr 5, 20192 min read

Six Situations that Can Lead to Depression in the Elderly

Very often depression is a result of situations that weigh on your elderly family member. Understanding which situations are more likely...

Marina Pink

Mar 18, 20192 min read

Is Osteoporosis Under-diagnosed in Men?

Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bone loss. Bones become brittle and thin, making them break more easily. It’s typically...

Five Tips to Make Stairways Less Dangerous

Marina Pink

Mar 7, 20192 min read

Five Tips to Make Stairways Less Dangerous

Your senior’s stairs might be one of the more dangerous spots in her home. By paying attention to stair safety, you can reduce that risk...