Getting around the house comfortably is not always easy to do alone. Struggling to do basic tasks alone is common after an extended illness or an accident. Family members may not always be around to provide help on a regular basis. Adult children may live and work in a different city or their work schedule may not be flexible. Supportive friends often check in by phone or stop by, but they are not able to assist with medical issues.
29 December 2020
The wellbeing of our elderly loved ones can become a greater concern as they age. From potentially falling down and not being able to get back up to forgetting to take their medication, these are some of the scariest thoughts that run through our heads. There are many options available for caring for your loved ones, including senior home care. Although care home and assisted living services are becoming more prevalent, senior home care services are still in high demand.
13 October 2020
If you have a medical condition that affects the circulation in your legs, your doctor might recommend that you wear knee-high compression socks. If you've never worn compression socks before, you may be unsure about what kind of socks to buy and how to wear them. Here are a few important things to know. Get Advice From Your Doctor You can buy knee-high compression socks without a prescription, but you probably don't want to wear the socks without talking to your doctor first.
3 August 2020
While many of your friends and relatives are moving to assisted home facilities, maybe that is not something that you and your spouse want for yourselves as you grow older together. That might be especially true if you have lived in your home for many years. After all, your home is close to neighbors that you have grown to love, right? If you have decided that you want to remain in your home together in your golden years, you can certainly make that happen.
24 November 2019
An older adult may find it difficult to live alone without some assistance. Even family members have limitations regarding what they can do. Signing up with home health care services provides helpful support to an older person. Help with basic cleaning and other light duties takes a burden off a senior who may be living alone. Direct benefits, such as taking the trash outside, aren't the only ways a home health aide assists.
17 September 2019
It's possible your doctor has advised that you receive some physical therapy to help correct an existing problem such as a pain you have, or perhaps you are recovering from an injury that requires some therapy. While you certainly can attend physical therapy at a local clinic or your hospital, you might feel more comfortable receiving this treatment at home. What is physical therapy in your home and do you qualify for it?
11 March 2019
As your parents or grandparents age, they may get to a point where they can't live alone at home anymore, but they don't need to be put into residential care yet. That may mean that you have them live with you. That might mean that you need to have some help to take care of your parent or grandparent. There may be problems with trying to take care of the rest of your family and work and have a personal life while you are also being a caretaker to your loved one.
11 December 2018