Tips for Making an Emergency Checklist for Your Senior
Emergency Preparedness As you are taking care of your elderly loved one, take some time to think about what they will do if there is an emergency and nobody is around. What would you do if you were with your elderly loved one and they had an...
Practical Ways That Seniors Can Maintain A Healthy Weight
Healthy Habits During January, seniors should think about what their healthy weight range is and how they can stay at a healthy weight. That’s because January is Healthy Weight Awareness Month. Weight has a huge impact on health,...
Essential Things to Know About Nocturia
Seniors and Health Issues Nocturia is a common condition involving bladder control at night. It’s all about waking up and needing to go to the bathroom. It’s estimated that it impacts almost half of men and women over the age of 60....
Employee of the Month
Golden Heart Senior Care News Golden Heart has elected Denise “Quinn” Brown as our amazing December Caregiver of the Month! Quinn is originally from Philadelphia, PA and lived there for 39 years before moving to Reynoldsburg, OH for another 22...
Why Do Senior Citizens Often Get Readmitted to the Hospital?
Hospital Readmissions If you are caring for your elderly loved one, there are certain things that you need to know about. One of those things is that senior citizens often get readmitted to the hospital after injuries, surgeries, or...
The Difference Between Forgetting and Dementia
Alzheimer's and Dementia It is natural to forget things from time to time. It’s why people keep reminders on their phones and sticky notes on their refrigerators. Memory loss may become more common as people age, but it is often normal....
4 Ways to Help Your Senior Prevent Illness
Preventing Illness Food poisoning, skin infections, UTIs, and influenza are four of the most common infections in the elderly. It’s possible to reduce the risk through a few routines. If your dad is slowing down and having a harder...
Four Tips for Talking about Personal Hygiene Issues with Your Senior
Healthy Habits If you’ve noticed some changes in your elderly family member’s hygiene habits, you might be trying to figure out how to bring that topic up. It’s more difficult than it seems, especially if you’re still trying to...