A new trend among seniors is home sharing. Seniors receive assistance with the rent, mortgage, or utilities in exchange for a room in their home. Another benefit of home sharing is the elderly can have someone to provide skilled nursing or assistance from a service like Salus Homecare while staying in the home. It’s a Read More
When some people get older, they feel down and depressed. These feelings of sadness are understandable, and they are normal. However, these feelings won’t do you any good. Besides, age is only a number; you are only as old as you feel. You can still make the choice to stay young at heart and in Read More
November is national family caregiver month, and it is a good time for everyone to think about the different steps that will make the process of caring for a relative easier. There are both physical and mental stresses involved from being a full-time caregiver, and to avoid burnout, a caregiver needs to remember these tips. Read More
A fast response is one the most important factors in treating medical emergencies. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute warns that survival rates are significantly higher with early treatment for heart attacks, and a home medical alert system gets help quickly for these incidents as well as accidents, a sudden illness or falls. The Read More
Following a surgical procedure or serious illness, most individuals will require some sort of assistance in order to fully recover. This assistance typically extends for a period of time after hospital discharge and may include physical, occupational or speech therapy as well as nursing care and help with activities of daily living. Rehabilitative Facilities Entering Read More
Depression is both an early indicator of Parkinson’s disease and a consequence of it. It often predates the loss of motor functioning and many of the other side effects of Parkinson’s. When depression presents, it is important to seek a medical diagnosis early in order to increase treatment options. Effectively dealing with depression helps seniors Read More
Death is an uncomfortable subject, and it is one that even professionals in the healthcare industry try to avoid. When the subject comes up, the trend is to fix the problem with medicines, surgical procedures or other interventions. While these options certainly have their place, they are sometimes less than beneficial in the final weeks Read More
