Discover Senior Home Care Solutions with an In-Home Care Consultation
You’ve just finished talking with Mom on the phone, and now have a sense that something isn’t completely right. Though it was a nice chat, her lapses in memory were concerning. She assured you that she’s absolutely fine – that she is eating very well (despite the fact that she could not remember what she […]
Causes of Extreme Fatigue in the Elderly and Tips to Help
Springing our clocks forward left a lot of us feeling sluggish from losing that extra hour of sleep. But before long, our bodies have adjusted to the time change and life goes on. Imagine, however, feeling exhausted and lethargic almost all of the time, regardless of how much you sleep. For seniors experiencing chronic fatigue, […]
Choosing Home Health Care for a Senior You Love
It wasn’t long ago when there was an overall presumption that when we grow older, we’ll naturally need to move into an assisted living facility or nursing home. There’s now an increased awareness that choosing home health care during the course of aging can be a feasible option. There is also additional knowledge since the […]
How to Start Talking with Older Parents About Long Term Care Planning
Being together over the holidays is a great time to catch up and an ideal time to have discussions about long term care planning with elderly parents. Having an open and honest conversation around care needs, home modifications and finances is essential to help fulfill the wishes of senior loved ones. Inspired Home Care, a […]
Pandemic Fatigue in Older Adults: Tips to Help
It’s been over 6 months since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions which have been put in place to emphasize safety can begin to wear on us all, and while there’s a natural desire to want to “get back to normal,” there is a new worry: pandemic fatigue in older adults. Pandemic fatigue is a […]
Helping to Manage Urinary Incontinence in the Elderly
While not unusual, urinary incontinence in the elderly is a challenging condition to cope with, impacting day-to-day life in many ways and frequently leading to reduced self-confidence and assurance as well as the curbing of enjoyable activities. Yet it is important to know that bladder control problems are not something that must simply be accepted […]
Signs & Symptoms of Dehydration in Seniors
During the warmest time of year, maintaining correct hydration is essential, especially for seniors. As a matter of fact, nearly 1/2 of all seniors are chronically under-hydrated, as outlined by a newly released UCLA research study, which could bring on multiple health risks, such as kidney stones, urinary tract infection, and in some cases a […]
Beat the Heat: Summer Safety Tips for Seniors
The longer days of summer mean more time for swimming, family cookouts, gardening, and all of those other wonderful seasonal outdoor activities. However, it also means an elevated risk for a variety of health concerns for older adults, who are more prone to heat-related issues such as: Heat syncope (faintness/dizziness) Heat cramps Heat edema (swelling) […]
CKD Symptoms and Tips to Help Older Adults Avoid Kidney Failure
They are only about the size of your fist, however, they’re imperative to your body’s performance. Kidneys serve as filters to get rid of waste from the body, but they also control our blood pressure and help with the production of red blood cells. For those with chronic kidney disease (CKD), successful management is crucial […]
Aging in Place: Home Modification Tips to Keep Seniors Safe
With the great majority of seniors deciding to continue to live at home during aging, it’s crucial to carry out an extensive home assessment to search for and correct any hazards and ensure the seniors you love remain secure and safe. The easiest way to make this happen is to begin outside the home and […]