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Why Do Seniors Have Painful Feet?

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Weakening bones are unfortunately a pretty normal part of aging and it can cause pain in multiple ways, including a person’s feet. Here are a few reasons your senior mom or dad may have foot pain and what they can do to stop it.

They May Suffer From Arthritis

A common problem that so many of your elderly loved ones may battle is having arthritis. This will not only impact their entire body, but it can impact their feet too. It may make it painful to walk and move around, and it may cause inflammation in their feet. Of course, elder care can help your loved one age in place and can help do a lot of the chores for your elderly loved one, but the truth is the worst thing a senior can do is stop moving. When a senior stops walking around, the inflammation will become worse. But it can be so hard to walk through the pain. Your elderly mom or dad may need to see a doctor to get prescribed medication to manage their arthritis. Remember that some days may be more challenging than others, and certain things may cause a flare-up, making it harder to move around.

Seniors May Have The Wrong Shoes

If your loved one has had the same shoes for several years, they could be breaking down, or they could be too used, causing foot pain. If they are new shoes, they may not have the right arch support, or they may not be the right size. Finding the right pair of shoes is crucial to managing foot pain, which your mom or dad may need help with. If you are too busy to go shoe shopping with them, this is something that elder care may help your loved one do. Your loved one may need rides to the stores or help with online shopping, which the right caregiver can help with.

Their Toenails May Have Problems

Often, as a senior gets older their feet become more neglected. It can be hard to trim toenails, hard to moisturize their feet, and maybe even hard to wash their feet while in the bathtub. They often do not wish to ask for help because this is sensitive, and they don’t want to rely on their adult children. Unfortunately, it can lead to health problems and foot pain when it becomes neglected. Elder care can help a senior take care of their feet by trimming toenails, using fungal cream, and ensuring their feet stay healthy. Relying on elder care for these tasks may be more comfortable for your loved one. If foot problems become too bad, a senior may need to see a podiatrist, who is a professional foot doctor, for more help.

They May Have Too Much Moisture

When your loved one is always in shoes and their feet are sweating, the moisture becomes trapped, and this can cause problems. It is important to let your feet breathe daily to stay healthy. This may not be something a senior always thinks about, but it is something that elder care can help remind them of.

If you are considering elder care in Summerlin, NV for an aging loved one, please contact the caring staff at Golden Heart Senior Care of Summerlin. 702-800-4616.

Happy Holidays to the Golden Heart Caregivers!

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Hi team, it’s Bob and the ladies from Golden Heart. We wanted to say happy holidays and thank you for the wonderful job you do for our clients and for Golden Heart. As a token of our appreciation, we had a caregiver holiday party on Thursday the 14th at 10. Our caregivers earned reward points, and enjoyed great food. Thank you for making this possible!

Watch Our Holiday Greeting with a Fun Surprise Here!

6 Ways to Help Seniors Avoid Complications from Untreated Cataracts

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Among age-related eye problems, cataracts are some of the most common. Cataracts hinder vision, but they also affect overall well-being. Untreated cataracts make daily life more difficult and can cause seniors to experience loss of independence and other challenges. Senior home care providers are able to help aging adults with cataracts in a variety of different ways.

Monitoring Vision Changes

Seniors with untreated cataracts need someone who can help them to keep track of how their vision is changing. Cataracts cause blurred vision, sensitivity to light, trouble seeing at night, and fully impaired vision at times. Noticing new symptoms or noticing that symptoms are significantly worse can indicate that something else is going on besides the cataract, so it’s important that seniors get help in that situation.

Helping with Eye Care

There could be a variety of different reasons that seniors leave cataracts untreated. In that situation, it’s vital to ensure that they keep up with eye care. That might include daily eye drops or other types of eye care. Caregivers are able to stay on top of these needs for aging adults, helping them to remember to take care of their eyes.

Transportation Assistance

Often seniors with cataracts experience enough interference with their vision that driving is unsafe. Home care providers are able to do the driving for them, helping them to get to appointments and run errands when they need to do so. Having help with remaining mobile can help seniors to feel as if they still are a part of the community around them.

Help with ADLs

Activities of daily living are likely to be more difficult for seniors who cannot see well due to untreated cataracts. Keeping up with personal grooming, bathing, and meal preparation can be a lot more complicated than it ever was. Caregivers can make quick work out of these tasks, keeping seniors healthy and safe.

Fall Prevention

Another big safety concern is avoiding falls. Seniors who cannot see well due to untreated cataracts can very easily miss obstacles and other tripping hazards. Caregivers stay on top of potential hazards and offer mobility assistance around the house, helping seniors to stay safer and reduce their fall risk.

Offering Emotional Support

It’s easy to forget, but experiencing health challenges can have a serious emotional impact on aging adults. Losing vision, in particular, can be a huge loss. The more depressed and anxious seniors are due to loss of vision, the more they’re likely to withdraw and self-isolate. Home care providers offer valuable emotional support that can help seniors to deal with their feelings and have the companionship they need.

When aging adults are dealing with untreated cataracts, for whatever reason, they face a great many difficulties. Senior home care providers can be there for them, offering different types of support to meet those different needs and challenges. Whether aging adults ultimately decide to have cataract surgery or not, they need all the help that they can get to deal with the changes they’re experiencing with their vision.

If you are considering senior home care in Summerlin, NV for an aging loved one, please contact the caring staff at Golden Heart Senior Care of Summerlin. 702-800-4616.

Golden Heart Provides Stroke Education to the Residents of Sun City Anthem

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Golden Heart Senior Care partnered with Todd Kuhnwald, PA-C, to provide valuable stroke symptom and prevention education to the residents of Sun City Anthem. The residents were active participants and were able to ask questions regarding stroke symptoms, prevention and other medical concerns.

Employee of the Month

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Golden Heart Senior Care is proud to announce that Darcel S. is our Employee of the Month for November 2023.

Darcel is originally from Los Angeles California. She has a beautiful loving daughter. We are so lucky to have Darcel as part of our Golden Heart Team, she has 10 plus years experience taking care of senior clients. Darcel said “I love caring for people who need a little extra help with daily living. I had a mild stroke and know the feeling of not being able to do things on my own”.

Congratulations Darcel for always going that extra mile!!!

Golden Heart Strives to be the Best for Its Clients

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Golden Heart Senior Care recently attended the Home Care Evolution home care conference in San Antonio, Texas. This conference helped its attendees to provide best in class care and educated the home care audience on how to hire and retain the best caregivers, improve on its operational efficiencies, and provide exceptional client services. Golden Heart learned many important and helpful things that will be implemented to improve its current operations.

If you would like to know more about this conference, please call Bob at 702-931-0055.

Las Ventanas – Native Indian Dancers

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Golden Heart thanks Las Ventanas for letting us share this beautiful afternoon with you. The Native Indian dancers were beautiful and fun to watch. There is a lot of stories behind each dance.

Golden Heart Supports the Alzheimer’s Association

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Golden Heart Senior Care is proud to support the local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Joyce Kreus, Golden Heart’s Community Liaison, organized the “Alzheimer’s Avengers” golf cart parade in support of the Alzheimer’s Association in Sun City Summerlin. Local members of Sun City decorated their golf carts and paraded through Sun City Summerlin to support the Alzheimer’s Association and raise money for the cause. There was a tremendous turnout and everyone had fun decorating their carts and supporting the local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

If you have questions for Joyce, she can be reached at 725-266-0973.

Understanding How Loss Affects Seniors

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Helping seniors process their feelings after a loss is a vital aspect of providing emotional support for the elderly. Seniors, like people of all age groups, experience a wide range of emotions when they face various losses in their lives. Understanding how they grieve about different types of losses can be instrumental in offering them the support they need. Here are a few considerations and how companion care at home can help.

Loss of a Spouse or Partner

This is often one of the most significant losses a senior can experience. Many have spent a lifetime with their partner and formed a deep emotional bond. When they lose their spouse or partner, they may experience intense feelings of loneliness, sadness, and even guilt. Loved ones and companion care at home aides can encourage them to share their memories and feelings while offering support.

Loss of Independence

As seniors age, they may lose their ability to perform daily tasks and rely on others for assistance. This can be a profound loss of autonomy. When this happens, they may react with frustration, anger, or feelings of inadequacy. It’s important to be patient and respectful of their need for independence, where possible. Both the home care team and loved ones can encourage them to engage in activities that can help them regain a sense of purpose.

Loss of Friends and Peers

Seniors often experience the loss of friends and peers due to natural causes or health issues. Their grief may manifest as a sense of isolation and a deep longing for social connections. It’s important to encourage participation in social activities and organizations and slowly help them build new friendships and connections.

Loss of Health

The deterioration of their physical health can be a significant source of grief, especially if it limits their ability to enjoy life. Seniors may experience fear, anxiety, and depression as they grapple with their changing health status. The first thing to do is to encourage a healthy lifestyle and regular checkups to increase the chance that any issue that arises is caught early. Additionally, offer emotional support and provide resources for counseling if needed.

Loss of Mobility

Loss of mobility can lead to a loss of freedom and a sense of confinement. Seniors may feel frustration and sadness at not being able to engage in activities they once enjoyed. Loved ones will need to support them in finding adaptive ways to pursue their interests and engage in physical therapy or exercises suitable for their condition. In addition, this is a good time to start or increase their services with the companion care at home team.

Loss of Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive decline due to conditions like dementia or Alzheimer’s can be a challenging loss for both seniors and their loved ones. Grief may manifest as confusion, frustration, and sadness. It’s important to focus on providing a safe and supportive environment while navigating changes and creating a plan moving forward.

In all cases, it’s essential to listen, show empathy, and provide a safe space for seniors to express their feelings. Encourage them to seek professional help when necessary, and ensure they have access to support networks, such as family, friends, and support groups. Remember that grief is a highly individual experience, and the process may take time, so patience and understanding are key to helping seniors navigate these emotional challenges. Along the way, the companion care at home team can be a vital support.

Sources:
https://www.centerforgrieftherapy.com/older-people-grieve-differently/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1113122/
https://bluemoonseniorcounseling.com/stages-of-grief-in-seniors/

If you are considering companion care at home in Henderson, NV for an aging loved one, please contact the caring staff at Golden Heart Senior Care of Summerlin. 702-800-4616.

Eight Tips for Staying Close While Being a Long-distance Family Caregiver

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Family caregivers who don’t live near their aging adults may find it a lot more difficult than they expect to stay on top of what’s happening with their seniors. Staying informed as a long-distance caregiver means putting a few important foundational elements in place. Senior home care is a huge part of that plan.

Talk Often

Communicating often and effectively with seniors is a big part of making long-distance caregiving work. Family caregivers can tell a lot about how their seniors are doing just by paying attention to tone of voice and other variables that might not seem obvious to others. Ask how they’re doing and keep them involved in big decisions.

Create a Solid Care Plan

Work with seniors to determine their needs and to put that into a strong care plan. Understanding what seniors need helps to find answers that meet those needs. Talk with healthcare professionals as well and determine if there are other solutions that seniors need in order to be as safe as possible.

Use Technology to Help

Video calls and other technology can be a huge help for long-distance caregivers. Fitness trackers, medication management systems, and lots of other different technologies are all there to keep family caregivers informed and to make life easier for seniors, too. Elder care providers can help seniors to set up these technologies and keep tabs on how well they’re working.

Try to Visit

It isn’t easy, but visiting in person is important. Visiting when they can allows long-distance caregivers to get an in-person idea how things are going. Try to avoid making the visit all about “business,” however. Spend quality time together and make time for fun, too.

Get Local Help

As much as aging adults might not want to have someone else helping out, senior home care providers really do offer the hands-on help that long-distance caregivers might wish they could be there to offer themselves. Caregivers can also help to keep everyone involved on the same page about what is happening. Long-distance caregivers can feel a lot of peace of mind when they know for sure what is really going on.

Stay Involved in What’s Going On

Keeping up with medical and health changes is also crucial. Seniors may not want to burden long-distance caregivers with changes when they’re not feeling well. But it’s important to know when those changes are happening in case other solutions might help better.

Prioritize Self-care as Much as Possible

Long-distance caregiving is not easy. And if time zones are far apart, that can make things even more difficult. Instead of burning the candle at both ends, long-distance caregivers need to make sure that they’re taking the best possible care of themselves. Focusing on putting a solid care plan and help into place can help to make this possible.

Stay Flexible

Lots of things change when it comes to caregiving and those changes can happen in the blink of an eye. Long-distance caregivers often need to be as flexible as possible so that they can weather those changes with grace.
Long-distance caregiving doesn’t have to be frustrating for everyone involved. Bringing in senior home care and the right supportive tools can help make the situation easier.

If you are considering senior home care in Las Vegas, NV for an aging loved one, please contact the caring staff at Golden Heart Senior Care of Summerlin. 702-800-4616.