Apr 24, 2020 | Nutrition for Seniors, Senior Care
There’s a lot of conflicting information out there regarding which foods are healthy and which are unhealthy. One food that many people feel uncertain about is meat. Red meat is an excellent source of protein and iron, yet some studies suggest that eating meat can be...
Jan 17, 2020 | Senior Care
Diabetes can cause a whole lot of health problems in those who have it. While there are two main types of diabetes, today you will learn more about the risk factors for Type 2 diabetes. Knowing more about these risk factors can help you to prevent your elderly loved...
Nov 8, 2019 | Senior Care
Eventually you might find yourself at a crossroads of sorts as a caregiver. You’re going to need to decide if it’s more important for you to always tell your senior exactly the truth or if you’re going to sometimes lie in order to help her to feel calmer and more...
Aug 2, 2019 | 5 Benefits of Home Care, Senior Care
If you’re at all familiar with senior care, you may be aware that a senior care provider can assist your aging relative with their non-medical care needs, such as bathing and getting dressed. However, you may not be aware of all the other kinds of things senior care...
Jun 21, 2019 | Senior Care
Anxiety doesn’t always have a defined cause. Especially when your senior’s health is getting worse, she may experience anxiety about not knowing what’s going to happen next. She might also be anxious about driving, about visiting her doctor, or over things she can’t...
May 24, 2019 | Nutrition for Seniors, Senior Care
The typical Western diet includes lots of red meat, processed foods, and full fat dairy products. In the past, eating that way may have been seen as a mark of prosperity. Today, though, people are beginning to recognize that a Western diet can lead to health problems...