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How to Best Meet Nutritional Needs for Seniors

March 12, 2019/in Benefits of Home Care, Choosing Home Care, Elder Care, Family Caregiving, Nutrition, Senior Activities, Senior Health /by Bridget Waller

It is not a mystery that a nutritious diet is vital for good health. However many people don’t understand that an adult’s nutritional needs change with age. As such, the nutritional experts at Tufts University have designed MyPlate for Older Adults, which is an updated rendition of the former food pyramid, and which provides nutritional advice specifically for seniors. Read More...

Balancing Helping with Hindering: Tips to Maintain Senior Independence

February 8, 2019/in Benefits of Home Care, Family Caregiving, Senior Health, Senior Safety /by Bridget Waller

Throughout the stages of our lives, our independence can mean very different things. Independence can come in significant stages, like moving out of your parents’ home or getting married, or less significant ones, like being able to complete tasks that had seemed insurmountable. Read More...

Understanding and Helping Seniors with Hoarding Issues

January 8, 2019/in Benefits of Home Care, Depression, Senior Health /by Bridget Waller

Keeping seniors safe at home is the goal of our Concord home care team, and there are often sensitive issues that can cause safety and health problems in the home. Hoarding is a delicate, psychological issue that affects many senior loved ones, and oftentimes, people do not understand or know how to deal with hoarding properly. Read More...

Holiday Safety Tips for Seniors

December 6, 2018/in Benefits of Home Care, Fall Prevention, Holiday Care, Holidays, Senior Safety /by Bridget Waller

The holiday season offers the wonderful opportunity for families to spend some quality time with their older loved ones. And, it’s also the perfect time to ensure that your senior loved one’s holiday is just as safe as it is celebratory. Read More...

Simple Steps You Can Take Today to Better Manage Your Diabetes

November 12, 2018/in Elder Care, Senior Health /by Bridget Waller

Monitoring glucose levels, checking and rechecking blood pressure, and keeping tabs on food consumed—these are just a few of the ongoing daily activities necessary for someone diagnosed with diabetes. Effective diabetes care requires meticulous attention to care management—realizing that failing to follow the doctor’s recommendations can lead to serious risks, such as heart disease, high blood pressure and even diabetic coma. Read More...

Breathe Easier with These Daily Lung Disease Care Tips

October 8, 2018/in COPD Care, Senior Health /by Bridget Waller

Living with lung disease, specifically COPD, presents older adults with some unique challenges. From increased risk of infections like pneumonia and the flu to swelling in the extremities to emotional challenges like anxiety and depression, COPD is a complicated chronic illness that requires constant care. Read More...

How to Promote Senior Independence & Enhance a Senior’s Life Purpose

September 7, 2018/in Elder Care, Senior Activities, Senior Health /by Bridget Waller

“Let me help you with that.” “Sit down. Don’t overdo it!” “Take it easy. I can handle that” Have you ever made comments such as these to senior loved ones? Our intentions are good; we want to do what we can to help our older loved ones stay safe and healthy. Read More...

Engage as You Age: Benefits of Social Media for Seniors

August 6, 2018/in Alzhimer's Disease, Dementia Care, Senior Activities /by Bridget Waller

Staying social can be a challenge for older adults, especially those who are homebound or have limited mobility. The good news is that, as the internet, computers, tablets, and smartphones have become more prevalent than ever, the ability to keep seniors connected has greatly improved. Read More...

Studies Show Social Activity for Seniors Boosts Health

July 10, 2018/in Benefits of Home Care, Elder Care, Family Caregiving, Senior Activities, Senior Health /by Bridget Waller

Humans are social creatures, so it seems obvious that maintaining an active social life is good for the body and mind. Now, scientific studies are backing up that intuition, revealing that socializing with others boosts the health of your brain and your body. Read More...

Concord Home Care Tips: Home Modifications for a Wheelchair-Friendly Home

June 8, 2018/in Benefits of Home Care, Elder Care, Senior Safety /by Bridget Waller

Home is our sanctuary; it’s where we feel most comfortable, even during the more trying times in our lives. That’s why so many older adults are choosing to age in place in the comfort of home today. However, as people age, loss of mobility through injury, chronic illness, or general frailty can become an issue, and this issue is often solved through the use of a wheelchair. Read More...