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Summer can present unique health and safety challenges for older adults, from dehydration to mobility concerns. Learn how professional senior care services can help seniors remain safe, comfortable, and independent while aging at home.
Continue ReadingSupport after hospital discharge with Senior Helpers of Tempe helps seniors stay safe, manage medications, prevent falls, and recover smoothly at home with reliable daily assistance.
Choosing between care at home and a senior living facility depends on a loved one’s need for independence, support, and social connection. Senior Helpers of Tempe can help families find the right balance with personalized in-home care that supports comfort, safety, and quality of life.
Caring for an aging loved one often becomes more complicated over time. Many families in Ahwatukee begin their caregiving journey with the best intentions, handling everything on their own while juggling work, family, and daily responsibilities. The moment when extra support becomes necessary is not always obvious, and it often arrives quietly. Knowing the signs that it may be time to consider in-home senior care in Ahwatukee can help protect your loved one’s safety, dignity, and overall wellbeing, while also giving you peace of mind.
Continue ReadingDiscover essential home modifications that can promote safety and independence for seniors.
Continue ReadingEmergency planning for heart health is crucial for seniors. Learn how to create a plan to ensure quick and effective response during cardiac emergencies.
Continue ReadingIn our interconnected world, various types of online threats exist. For seniors, the most common threats include scams, phishing, and fraud. Learn more here.
Continue ReadingDiscover essential safety tips for seniors when using fireplaces, candles, and incense. Keep your loved ones safe and cozy with these practical guidelines.
Continue ReadingDoes your senior love gardening? Check these tips on how to keep them safe in the summer heat while enjoying their hobby.
Continue ReadingFall and winter can be depressing seasons for many people, but the elderly are often the most vulnerable. From seemingly minor mood swings to life-threatening health conditions like heart problems, the dark months can significantly reduce the quality of life for senior adults.
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With fun-filled technologies and apps, older loved ones can bid farewell to loneliness and stay in touch with those who matter most in their lives. Let's walk through a list of online technologies that boost online interactions with friends from Tempe and anywhere on the planet.
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I have spent my career as a gerontological nurse practitioner working with people who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. My interest in this field began when my grandmother developed dementia and I was dissatisfied with the care and level of understanding she received from medical professionals. Families often consult with me about one worrisome symptom of dementia: wandering. For dementia patients, this behavior is very different from the aimless wandering of hikers exploring the woods or tourists moseying around a new city. Most often, there is nothing purposeless about the wandering behaviors I observe.
My husband had a hemorrhagic stroke 9 yrs. ago.. He was very mobile at first but now has become completely deaf (he got a cochlear implant) but his balance is terrible. Stumbles and falls frequently and will only use a cane. He has several conditions with his eyes...some days he sees well others not so much. He is starting to have some short term memory moments. He also has kidney disease as a result of his kidneys shutting down immediately after his stroke.
With sunny weather year-round, a dry climate, and slow-paced small towns nestled into iconic Southwestern scenery, there’s a reason Arizona is the third-most desirable retirement destination in the country.
In fact, one in four Arizona residents is over the age of 60. Those in their golden years tend to have more gold in the bank than younger people, but that just makes Arizona seniors a plum target for a slew of financial crimes, including extortion and identity theft. A study released this month by NiceRx, an online pharmacy and medical clearinghouse based in the United Kingdom, ranked Arizona ninth in the U.S. among states where elder fraud is most rampant.
Vision loss is a growing challenge for older Americans. According to the American Foundation for the Blind, 3.2 million people—age 65 and older—experienced visual impairment in 2019. However, it is important to note that although the eye ages along with the body and some vision changes occur, visual impairment is not a normal part of aging.
Continue ReadingAt Senior Helpers of Tempe, our utmost priority is always the health and safety of our clients, their families, and our employees.
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