What are the Most Common Speech Disorders in Adults?
Learn about the five most common speech disorders in senior adults and how speech therapy can help.
World Mental Health Day: The Importance of Support for Older Adults with Depression
Skilled nursing care can assess your senior loved one for signs of depression as they recover after being diagnosed with a chronic health condition.
How Home Health Care Helps Seniors With Alzheimer’s
Home health care is a great way for seniors with Alzheimer’s to get routine medical care. Home health care can eliminate stressors for your senior loved one.
4 Things Seniors Need To Age In Place Safely
If your senior parent is getting older and it’s time to have a discussion about what type of living situation is best for them there are some things that you and your senior parent should know about aging in place for seniors. More and more seniors are looking for ways to comfortably get older in […]
Home Care Tips to Cool Off the Home
Now that summers are getting hotter it’s more important than ever to keep cool. Seniors who are aging in place and don’t want to spend a fortune cooling off a large family home need to know these tips and tricks that will help keep energy bills down. There are lots of easy and inexpensive ways […]
How to Talk to a Senior Parent About Hygiene With Personal Care at Home
Talking to a senior parent about hygiene can be a sensitive and delicate subject. It’s a conversation that many adult children put off because it’s awkward to discuss things like body odor with a senior parent. But it’s very common for seniors to have trouble doing hygiene tasks as they get older. Seniors can have […]
The Benefits of Skilled Nursing Care After Giant Hogweed Exposure
If you live in an area where giant hogweed is becoming a nuisance, not everyone realizes how dangerous this plant can be. Your dad was out weeding his garden and didn’t know the plants he was pulling out were young giant hogweed plants. Hours later, the skin on his hands and forearms is burning and […]
Occupational Therapy: How Does It Help After a Hip Replacement?
An occupational therapist’s goal is to help people develop the skills needed to perform activities of daily living. This level of medical rehabilitation may be needed after an illness, accident, or surgery. With occupational therapy, your mom will: Regain independence faster Learn how to complete her daily routines without falling Re-engage in favorite activities Rebuild […]
Home Health Care – The 5 Things All Seniors Need If They Want To Age In Place
Studies show that most seniors would prefer to live independently as they get older. But seniors may not be prepared for what it takes to safely live independently as they age. While seniors may be fully mobile and able to live well on their own now, that could change in time. In order for seniors […]
Home Care-Is It Time to Hire a Professional Caregiver?
As people age, they require increasing assistance with everyday living activities – which can be challenging and emotional for themselves and their loved ones. Hiring certified caregivers may be necessary.