Advanced Nursing + Home Support Receives 2020 Best of Home Care® – Leader in Excellence Award Advanced Nursing + Home Support has received the distinguished 2020 Best of Home Care –Leader in Excellence Award from Home Care Pulse, the leading firm in quality assurance for home care. The Leader in […]
Technology is a great source of entertainment and connection, especially for those seniors who live alone. However, because it changes rapidly, many seniors find themselves running behind on the latest ways to keep their personal information safe from hackers and other thieves. Unfortunately, seniors are a major target for online […]
When your elderly loved one is ill or has taken a tumble, but insists they’re fine, many caregivers struggle with the decision whether to take them to an urgent care facility or head straight for the emergency room. And with rising healthcare costs, emergency rooms are becoming more crowded. This […]
Talking with your senior loved one about no longer driving is never an easy thing. Even if your loved one realizes it’s time for them to stop getting behind the wheel, there is so much cultural significance tied up with being able to drive that they may resist. Whether you’re […]
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time when the health community turns to promoting awareness of the signs and symptoms, as well as management and prevention, of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Sometimes called “adult-onset” diabetes, type 2 diabetes is seen more frequently in children than it […]
Dementia is a debilitating disease that impacts roughly 50 million people, mostly senior citizens. Among the hallmarks of living with dementia is that the senior has a decreased ability to communicate. This can mean not only that, in late-stage dementia, the person loses the ability to speak coherently, but their […]
As people age, maintaining a healthy diet can become a challenge. Weakness, illness, and getting used to cooking for one mean more seniors turn to high-calorie prepared dinners or, worse, not eating at all. Getting your loved one to eat a healthy, balanced diet isn’t easy, but here are 10 […]
Earlier this year, the world was hit by the “Marie Kondo craze” thanks to a limited series on Netflix. In the show, families are taken through their piles of belongings, discarding everything that doesn’t “spark joy” to create a more peaceful, harmonious home. While simply owning less is a choice […]
Forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. You walk into a room and promptly forget what brought you there, or you space and miss a doctor’s appointment. And while small memory lapses aren’t cause for concern, the aging process can mean it’s more difficult for older adults to retain knowledge […]
As we age, our connections to the people around us naturally become a little weaker. Old friends pass away, children move across the country, and it’s harder to get outside to talk with neighbors. However, studies have shown that the more social interactions and connections seniors have, the better their […]
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