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A younger woman and an elderly woman sit closely together, smiling warmly at each other. The elderly woman wears glasses and a white blouse, while the younger woman wears a purple top. They are holding hands affectionately.

Is It Age-Related Memory Loss or Something More Serious?

Humans spend their whole lives making memories, and it can be frightening when something threatens their ability to recall those special times. Understanding whether there is a potentially significant issue or If memory loss is simply due to aging can assist in decreasing that fear. Having the support of a home care team while assessing...

A female healthcare professional in blue scrubs assists an elderly man using a walker in a bright room with large windows and grey curtains. The man appears focused as he moves forward with support.

How Can Home Care Providers Assist Seniors Dealing With Arthritis?

When most people think about mobility issues with seniors, they might think about seniors’ ability to walk around and get from point A to point B. Mobility concerns cover a wide range of issues, including issues with the hands. Many seniors deal with arthritis in the hands as joints break down from wear and tear...

A healthcare worker in blue scrubs checks the blood pressure of a smiling older woman wearing glasses and an orange sweater. They are indoors, and both appear happy and engaged.

What Can Your Senior Do to Improve Blood Pressure?

It can be so frustrating to try to do all the right things to address high blood pressure and still come up short. If that’s what your elderly family member is facing, she may need some extra help from home care assistance to make the big changes easier on her. But remind her that even...

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Glaucoma and Your Senior

Most people have heard of glaucoma, but might not be sure exactly what it is. The most common forms of glaucoma cause extreme pressure within your senior’s eye that cause irreparable damage. Getting a diagnosis of glaucoma isn’t necessarily a guarantee that your elderly family member will completely lose her vision, but it’s a possibility...

An elderly person with gray hair lies awake in bed at night, looking troubled. An old-fashioned alarm clock on a bedside table shows the time as 3:55. The room is dimly lit.

What Can Help if Your Senior Is Experiencing Depression?

Everyone can be susceptible to depression at one point or another, even your aging family member. Seniors may spend a little more time depressed than other people might, though, especially if they live alone and aren’t around other people a lot. Here are some ideas that can help if your elderly family member is battling...

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Home Care Assistance Helps Seniors Recover From A Heart Attack At Home

If your senior loved one has recently had a heart attack and is being discharged from the hospital or rehab, one essential resource is home care assistance. Home care assistance can provide peace of mind for you and make sure that your senior loved one is getting the rest they need during the important recovery...

A healthcare professional uses an ophthalmoscope to examine the eye of an elderly man with light skin and a gentle expression. The focus is on the eye exam in a close-up view.

Learning About Dry Eyes and Low Vision In Seniors

As seniors become older and certain faculties deteriorate, regular visits to the doctor and paying attention to changes become even more vital. That’s why it is important to be aware of the early signs and symptoms of eye disorders. If your senior has been suffering from dry eyes and low vision, it’s time to learn...

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Is Your Mom's Vision Going? It's Time to Address Home Safety

In the next eight years, it’s estimated that around 70 million adults in the U.S. will be over the age of 65. One out of three of them will experience vision loss. While vision loss doesn’t have to mean blindness, even a small change to your vision can increase your risk of falling or being...

A female doctor uses a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff to measure the blood pressure of an older male patient in a clinical setting.

What Risk Factors for Heart Disease Affect Your Senior?

Heart disease and everything that comes with it can be a scary topic for your senior. But understanding her possible risk factors and helping her to avoid heart illnesses helps her to take action now. Increasing Age It’s frustrating, but simply getting older can have a huge impact on whether your senior develops heart disease...

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