As you age, you may develop health conditions that require you to take multiple prescriptions. For some seniors, managing medication can be a complex process
5 Important Tips for Healthy Aging
September is healthy aging month. It’s a great time to take stock, evaluate your habits, and find out whether you can make changes to your lifestyle to ensure that you age both gracefully and healthfully. Read on for some important tips to improve your mind, body, and spirit – no matter what year is on your birth certificate!
Learn what to expect
You wouldn’t go into a job interview unprepared. The same can be said about aging. It’s a good idea to learn what is part of the normal process of getting older and what may be cause for concern.
Exercise matters, but so does your shape
You’ve likely heard that exercise is one of the best ways to combat the negative effects of aging.
Be wary of anti-aging treatments
It may be tempting to pick up that anti-wrinkle serum or a new supplement that promises to turn back the clock, but it’s best to be cautious. Anti-aging therapies often don’t live up to their claims. At best, you might gain some small benefit, but at worst, you could do serious damage to your body.
Loneliness can be harmful, but there’s hope
Loneliness is often a problem for seniors who may not be as mobile and independent as they once were. Spending long hours at home alone can take a toll on both mental and physical health, but the good news is that there are many opportunities for seniors to socialize – often without needing to leave the comfort of home!
Remember that seniors often need specialized care
If you or your senior loved one needs ongoing care, this can often be provided at home. In fact, choosing the right home care services can help seniors maintain independence and even improve their quality of life.
How Home Health Care Helps Seniors Manage Depression and Anxiety
According the the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 7.1 percent of the United States population had at least one major depressive episode in 2019. Anxiety disorders affect approximately 18.1 percent of the U.S. population. And when it comes to seniors, those numbers climb even higher. What’s more, depression can lead to increased mortality and disability, higher use of health care, and longer hospital stays, resulting in higher health care costs overall.
Chances are, if you or a loved one suffer from depression and/ or anxiety, you’d want to do everything possible to reduce suffering. That’s why it’s important to consider the role of loneliness and current world events, encourage open communication, and seek help as appropriate.
One of the solutions that many are turning to is that of in-home senior care. If you’re limited in the care you can provide or unable to care for your aging loved one, consider hiring a home health care agency to provide vital medical, housekeeping, and companionship services, among many others. These are certainly no substitute for professional medical and mental health care, but these services can help. Here’s how.
Nutrition
Memory
Mobility
Healthcare
Companionship
Depression and anxiety are common, and they are no less debilitating than a medical illness or disorder. If you or your loved one suffers from one of these disorders, you are not alone. Check with your primary doctor or other health care professional, or visit one of these organizations for more assistance and information.
With the world largely at a standstill when it comes to leisure travel, particularly for seniors and those with underlying medical conditions, it can be
As seniors age, new challenges present themselves. This can be a period of tremendous growth and love, but also a very stressful and challenging time.
Your immune system defends you against foreign or harmful substances. However, as you age, your immune system weakens. This increases your risk of acquiring serious
Why Being a Caregiver is More Than a Career
As our aging population continues to grow with baby boomers reaching their golden years, caregivers are in more demand than ever before. If you or your loved one are in need of in-home senior care or assistance, whatever the reason, you want to know that you are in trusted, compassionate hands. If a family member isn’t able to fill the role of caregiver, though, where do you turn?
A trusted caregiver will see their position as more than a job. They will see it as a commitment and a calling. Here’s why.
Caregivers make a difference
Caregiving is rewarding
Caregivers are appreciated
Caregiving is a commitment
TLC Homecare’s commitment
A quality home health care agency can provide the trust, caring, and commitment you deserve.
Here are just a few of the reasons to consider TLC Homecare.
• Certified nurses
• High-quality training
• Community trust
• Comprehensive services
• Peace of mind
TLC Homecare truly believes that there is no better place than home to receive care. It’s not just a catchphrase or slogan, it’s something TLC was built around. From quality, committed caregivers, to trusted management and oversight, TLC is an agency you can depend on now and for years to come.
Home Safety Tips for Seniors with Dementia
Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. By the year 2030, it is expected that seventy five million people will suffer from dementia worldwide. Chances are that you yourself know someone who has memory troubles or suffers from a disease like Alzheimer’s. With the issue being so common, it’s important to know what to do in terms of safety for your loved one who has dementia or a related condition.
Elder abuse and neglect are more common than not. As a loved one living with someone who needs help from a caregiver, you need to
Welcoming strangers into your home can be overwhelming, especially when they are taking of a loved one. The first day that the caregiver walks in,
The cold months are coming. Keep yourself warm with these fun and engaging activities you can do with your senior loved one. Senior care in
Our loved ones mean the world to us; as they age, of course, we worry about their well-being safety and to ensure they are not
Seeing a family member struggle with day to day activities can be challenging. It is just as hard as trying to be there all the
If your loved one is showing signs of assistance or coming home from the hospital with a new ailment, there are a few things that