Caring for Aging Feet

Our feet will transport us approximately 110,000 miles during our lives – that’s 216,262,500 steps! It is truly no wonder that as we get older, our feet can begin to experience a range of problems. A number of the more prevalent foot problems for the elderly include: Arthritis: Osteoarthritis impacts various joints throughout the body, […]

Inspired Home Care Identifies Top Senior Sleep Issues and Shares Tips to Conquer Them

Tossing and turning. Counting sheep. Staring at the clock. If this represents a regular night for your aging loved one, understand that he or she is far from alone. While seniors have the need for at least seven hours of sleep each night, as many as half of all seniors report issues with falling and/or […]

Could It Be Macular Degeneration?

If your aging family member has received a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration, you’re likely to have a number of concerns and questions. And you’re not alone; approximately 11 million Americans have been given the same diagnosis, and that number is estimated to double by the year 2050. Inspired Home Care is on hand to highlight […]

Are Eyeglasses Enough? Watch for These Symptoms of Serious Senior Vision Problems

If it seems to you like newspaper print keeps becoming smaller and smaller as you grow older, you’re in good company! Many of us find ourselves challenged by trying to read the fine print, so to speak – holding printed materials at arm’s length, putting on a pair of reading glasses, or reaching for a […]

Inspired Home Care’s Top Tips to Prevent High Cholesterol

Hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, LDLs, and HDLs: what exactly do they all mean, and are they contributing to your risk of a heart attack? Although the terms might be confusing, it’s worthwhile to comprehend the basics of cholesterol and its impact on our heart health – and most importantly, what practical measures you can take to assure […]