Strategies for Preventing Falls in Seniors with Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder affecting movement, balance, and coordination in older adults.
September is Pain Awareness Month
September is officially Pain Awareness Month, which means that health organizations focus on educating the public and raising awareness on the prevalence of chronic pain and the latest pain management techniques. Family caregivers that look after an elderly relative can certainly benefit from learning more about how pain is affecting their senior loved one. Pain […]
Is My Elderly Relative Touch Deprived?
Most adults are aware that elderly people need a lot to stay healthy and happy, such as a good diet, entertainment, comfortable living space, and adequate medical care. But how many of them realize that to have good mental and physical health, elderly adults need to have human contact in the form of touching? A […]
The Symptoms and Treatments of Traumatic Brain Injury in Seniors
Home Care in Anderson SC What may seem like a minor fall, causing the elder to hit their head, could have a serious impact on the health of your loved one’s brain. In fact, falling is one of the most common ways seniors develop traumatic brain injury. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, people over the […]
6 Ways Seniors Can Stay Safe When Out and About
Home Care in Anderson SC Crime can happen to anyone. Sadly, the elderly are easy, unsuspecting targets for criminals to take advantage of. Whether seniors are the victims of robbery, car theft, pick-pocketing, purse snatching or other scams, they become targets because they are less likely to fight back compared to younger adults. While you […]
Is your home safe for providing senior care?
Home Care in Anderson SC With more people recognizing the value of using home care via a family caregiver and supplemental home care provider services over the old tradition of assisted living facilities, it is important that those who are considering taking on the role of family caregiver understand the hazards that can exist in […]
