Elderly Care Archives - Golden Heart Senior Care

Why Many Senior Citizens Gain Weight and How to Combat It

Jan 31, 2020 | Elderly Care, Nutrition for Seniors

If you are caring for an elderly loved one, one thing you should focus on is their weight. You want to make sure they aren’t overweight. If they are, they could start experiencing a wide range of health issues including heart problems, anxiety, depression, and more....

Five Problems to Notice with Your Senior’s Driving

Dec 27, 2019 | Elderly Care

Your elderly family member might not want to talk directly about the idea of her giving up driving. But she might share some details with you that allow you to infer what else might be going on. All of these concerns mean you should ask more questions. She’s in Pain...

What to Do When a Parent Needs Help

May 31, 2019 | Elderly Care, Signs Your Senior Needs Home Care

It’s a harsh reality that our parents get older and often end up needing our help with day to day tasks. Sometimes they need help suddenly, such as when they become ill or injured. Other times, the need for help creeps up slowly. Either way, it can be hard to know...

Recognizing Pneumonia in Older Adults

Mar 15, 2019 | Elderly Care

Every year, around 544,000 people are hospitalized and 100,000 people because of pneumonia. It’s a serious lung infection that people age 65 and older are at greater risk for. It causes the air sacs in the lungs to fill up with fluid or pus, making it difficult to...

Grooming Tips to Boost Independence in a Senior with Parkinson’s Disease

Apr 27, 2018 | Elderly Care

Independence is an important concept for all people. Elderly adults tend to lose their sense of independence as they get older and begin to experience challenges and limitations. This is particularly applicable to those who experience greater challenges and...