Category: Senior Health

With age, the importance of maintaining bone health increases, especially since seniors’ quality of life can be greatly impacted by osteoporosis and other bone-related disorders. Although bone density is influenced by genetics, bone health can be significantly impacted by lifestyle decisions. With this in mind and home care assistance by their sides, seniors can incorporate […]

Oral thrush is an infection in the mouth caused by candida, a fungus that naturally occurs in the mouth. When it becomes overgrown and starts to create tiny lesions on the tongue and other parts of the mouth, it becomes an oral thrush. For most healthy adults, the candida stays in check, and oral thrush […]

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 […]

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 […]

When your elderly mom chooses to age in place alone, you may worry about the potential for loneliness, depression, and about her overall quality of life. This can be a challenging idea to accept, but if you’re worried about your mom or dad, you should talk to them about hiring companion care at home. These […]

Anosognosia is a complicated condition in which a person is unaware of or denies their illness or disability. Even though it is usually caused by nerve conditions like strokes, head injuries, and some mental illnesses, it can also happen to people with Alzheimer’s disease. It’s important to support seniors when this occurs. This can happen […]