5 Questions to Ask Before a Senior Goes Home from the Hospital
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 coronavirus can make decisions around leaving the hospital even more complex. At discharge, seniors may […]
Tips for Managing Arthritis in Older Adults
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 in Older Adults
Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia During COVID-19
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. While caring for an individual with memory loss requires a great deal of time and […]
Simple Ways to Reduce Fall Risks for Older Adults
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 areas of the house can pose other health risks for older adults. For example, frequented […]
Covid.19 – Staying safe and well at home
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. Our CAREGivers are here to deliver essential care to clients and also offer support such […]
5 Ways To Prevent Senior Hospitalizations
Introduction Hospitals save lives. But you’d be hard-pressed to find many people eager to spend time there. Most medical professionals agree that staying healthy enough to avoid a hospital stay should be the ultimate goal. That’s especially true for seniors. Professionals who work with seniors often observe that older adults who are hospitalized don’t always […]