Stroke in Seniors - What You Need to Know
Despite advances in modern medicine, medications and medical technology, stroke is still one of the leading causes of disabilities and reduced quality of life in older adults. The incidence of stroke disease increases...
Alzheimer’s Disease - What You Need To Know
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia that gradually destroys brain cells, affecting a person’s memory and their ability to learn, make judgments, communicate and carry out basic daily activities.
Preventing and Managing Cancer in Seniors-What You Need To Know
Cancer is a concern for people of all ages but the disease is especially prevalent in the elderly. Research has shown that more than 60% of new cancers are diagnosed in individuals who are 65 years or older. Older adu...
Reducing Physical Injury Occurrence in Seniors
Geraldine is just twenty four years old and had just returned from school for a break, while every other member of her immediate family went out for their individual daily activities, Geraldine will be staying home to...
Benefits of Hiring Professional Home Health Care Services
Michelle Urbani wrote an insightful piece on why you should hire a professional home health care service provider. Among other things, she lists the increasing demand of everyday living, and the unchanging need to tak...
Balancing Childcare and Life’s Demand – Choosing a caregiver
Experts often say that the early stages in a child’s life play a crucial role in the child’s development and growth. It is the stage of tremendous growth with brain development at its peak. According to UNESCO, ea...
Covid-19: More People Opt For Home Care Services
We have implemented the following measures to keep our clients safe: Wearing masks at all times when we are with a client. Using hand sanitizer before we walk into your home. Washing our hands once we enter your home...
Loneliness Amongst The Elderly: Preventing Isolation
Recently, I saw a movie titled 'Five Feet Apart,' as directed by Justin Baldonies produced by CBS Films. It placed emphasis on the need for the human touch, how important it is, "it is just as important as the air we...
10 Common Elderly Health Issues
A society with a considerably high percentage population of the aged or older adults tells a lot about the standard of living in such society and the government should be greatly applauded as a result. However, regard...