(Montgomery, AL – February 28, 2022) Home Care Assistance of Montgomery announced today that it received the distinguished 2022 Best of Home Care –Top 100 Leader in Experience Award from Home Care Pulse, the leading firm in experience management for home care. The Top 100 Leader in Experience Award is…
Table of Content1 Aging Brings Dementia 2 Getting Old Means Being Lonely 3 Old People Are Poor 4 Exercising Is Risky for the Elderly5 Seniors Can’t Learn New Things6 Elderly People Are Unhappy For years, being physically frail, feeble-minded, and alone were some of the many stereotypes people had about becoming older. People…
Table of Content1 Encourage Regular Exercise2 Get Medications Reviewed3 Have Your Loved One Tested for Cardiovascular Disease4 Get an Assessment for an Inner Ear Infection5 Ask Your Loved One’s Doctor to Investigate for Meniere’s Disease The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that up to one-third of adults over…
Table of Content1 Olive Oil2 Fish3 Eggs4 Cheese5 Nuts6 Coconut Oil A healthy diet for seniors includes a combination of healthy fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. Adults need about 20–30 percent of their total calorie intake to come from fat. For seniors, who often have additional dietary concerns, foods with healthy…
Table of Content1 Stay in Touch2 Don’t Judge the Caregiver3 Provide Hands-On Help4 Show Appreciation Being a primary caregiver for an aging loved one isn’t the easiest role, and it comes with many challenges, such as the risk of isolation and poor physical health. It’s important for caregivers to maintain…
Table of Content1 1. Plan for the Future2 2. Do Your Own Thing3 3. Itemize & Delegate4 4. Seek Outside Help Family caregivers are among the most important and underappreciated people in the nation. Countless families across the United States make untold sacrifices as they take on vital responsibilities that…
Table of Content1 1. After Age 55, the Risk of Stroke More than Doubles Every 10 Years2 2. 25 to 40 percent of Stroke Survivors Will Have Recurrent Strokes within 5 Years3 3. Close to 50 Percent of Americans Have One or More Risk Factors for Stroke4 4. An Estimated…
Table of Content1 Confusion & Discomfort Can Be Triggers2 Music Can Be Soothing3 Routines Are Important4 Medication May Help People with Alzheimer’s sometimes become combative, and while this behavior is typically associated with the disease’s late stages, it sometimes occurs in those who have early-stage Alzheimer’s. Seniors with Alzheimer’s who…
Table of Content1 What Does Palliative Care Include?2 Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care3 Who Delivers Palliative Care? While curative care focuses on restoring seniors to good health, palliative care programs seek to boost quality of life for older adults with chronic diseases and those who are terminally ill. The goal…
Table of Content1 Active Physical Therapy2 Aquatic (Water-Based) Therapy3 Occupational Therapy4 Speech Therapy5 Art Therapy A Parkinson’s diagnosis often leaves family members confused and unsure of how to move forward with their senior loved one’s care. While planning for long-term care and outside assistance will be necessary, families should also…