The past year presented us with many challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted plans and goals set in 2020 – whether it was getting in shape or making more time for family. However, the start of a new year is a…
When you visit your aging parents lately, do you sometimes notice things that seem “off” about them? Maybe Dad can’t find his medications anymore, or Mom won’t talk about that mysterious dent on the car. Maybe one time you noticed…
While the holiday season can be a busy and hectic time for many, it presents the perfect opportunity to reconnect with family and friends. For family caregivers, it can also be an ideal time to check in with aging loved…
Older adults face unique perils from hospitalization, experts are quick to point out. Delirium, functional decline and medication toxicity represent just three problems that tend to affect seniors more than younger patients. Recovering from a contagious disease such as the…
While arthritis is common among older adults, it is not a normal part of aging. 1 in 4 Americans live with arthritis. Learn more about helping the yourself or seniors in your life manage their arthritis: Tips for Managing Arthritis…
With social distancing measures, the strain placed on the aging population continues to grow – leaving older adults with dementia more agitated and restless, and family caregivers at a loss for how to keep their loved ones safe and healthy.…
Issued During Falls Prevention Awareness Week, Home Instead Senior Care® suggests timely tips to help prevent falls in the home. While staying home is often the best way for older adults to protect themselves from contracting or spreading COVID-19, certain…
The outbreak of COVID-19 presents one of the world’s most significant challenges in recent years. We understand this is an extremely worrying time for everyone, not least for the older and more vulnerable members of society and their loved ones.…
Introduction 48.5% of senior hospitalizations could, in fact, be avoided if proper preventative steps are taken. There’s one powerful factor in helping keep seniors out of the hospital: support. Nearly 100 percent of the nurses surveyed agreed that a family’s…