Do you want to create heart-healthy meals? Add herbs! Check these five herb-rich recipes that are good for your heart.
For those managing diabetes, Lent can be a time of worry and uncertainty. Here are strategies you can do to help you manage diabetes while still being mindful and honoring the spiritual aspect of the season.
Some seniors may suffer from depression and lethargy and more often than not, that causes them to neglect their personal hygiene. Here's how you can help.
Learn why oral hygiene is important for seniors suffering from diabetes, the risks associated with poor oral hygiene, and how to promote good oral hygiene at home for seniors.
Creating a budget for taking care of your senior loved one can be an intimidating task. Here is our guide on tips to prepare an efficient budget.
You're probably dealing with a lot already as you take care of your senior loved one. You could benefit from hiring a caregiver with medical training, so here are the benefits of hiring one if you're not sure about this decision.
As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, it's time to start thinking about flu season, which typically occurs from October to May. For seniors, this time of year can be especially dangerous.
How long does it take for seniors to get over a cold? Here is everything caregivers need to know about helping a senior recover from a cold.
The holidays can be stressful when caring for children and seniors simultaneously. Here's how to balance childcare and senior care during school holidays.
Families are looking forward to spending time with their loved ones this holiday season. Here are 5 low-key activities senior loved ones can enjoy.
Air in people's homes is presumed to be clean and safe. However, here are five decorations that may degrade your home's air quality.
Seniors must maintain stability and balance to prevent a fall. To keep your elderly loved one safe, we've compiled a list of the top three rails and bars you may install at home.
Breast cancer can be a very scary topic that most people don't want to discuss. Getting regular checkups is the only way to look out for any visible changes in your breasts.
Recreation plays a significant role in seniors' health as those who participate in recreational activities have a higher quality of life than those who lead sedentary lifestyles. They develop positive coping mechanisms that help them handle stress and frustrations. As a result, they have a lower risk of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and mental health issues. During autumn, seniors can engage in various hobbies to extend their lifespans and keep their minds alert.
A great way for anyone to celebrate the autumn season is to recognize the changing season and the ways that the world around you is altering for the season. Seniors can participate in a celebration of the fall season by doing a few different types of activities that are particularly fun during autumn. Senior Helpers Santa Rosa Wine Country will help you look at some of those activities today.
To have a creature that relies on you entirely and completely is something that many people experience at some point in their life. Most people experience this as a result of becoming a parent, but others find this fulfillment in pet ownership. Senior Helpers Santa Rosa Wine Country can help you look at the emotional and psychological benefits of dog ownership for seniors.
Approximately 60% of the body is made up of water. Water is an important part of the body that enables the proper functioning of vital organs. Summertime is usually the best time to explore and have fun with different outdoor activities. However, it's very easy to get dehydrated during this time due to the hot and humid temperature, reducing the water level in our bodies. Dehydration affects everyone during summer, but older persons and people with Alzheimer's are at a higher risk. But why is it important to stay hydrated during summer? Read on to find out.
Being a caregiver to someone with Alzheimer's doesn't mean you have to let go of some of life's fun activities. It's possible to enjoy a little vacation with your loved one during their early stages with proper planning and safety measures. Here are some quick tips for traveling with someone in the early stages of Alzheimer's.
Whether you're aging in place, have a loved one who's doing so, or are acting as a family caregiver, creating a safe, functional kitchen is important. As seniors experience age-related changes in balance, coordination, and cognition, having a well-designed kitchen can make a world of difference. At Senior Helpers of Santa Rosa, we're sharing a few quick tips to make refining the kitchen in your Rohnert Park, CA home easy.
The ketogenic diet involves low or zero carbohydrates, and high fat, high protein. Because the brain runs on glucose exclusively (unlike your muscles and other body tissues that can burn fat), the brain has no capacity to do this. One aspect of aging is the gradual (sometimes rapid) progress to reduced insulin sensitivity of the cells.
The coming Tsunami of Care Needs for Seniors in the US The burden of care for persons with Dementia falls mainly on the immediate family. This burden, already significant is forecast to grow substantially over coming years, and developed countries will almost certainly face a huge problem due to the confluence of a number of factors. The sheer growth in those expected to be diagnosed with dementia is daunting plus the at risk population – already large will also expand.