Winter Fall Prevention and In Home Senior Care

Winter fall prevention takes a little planning and possibly some acceptance that the risk is higher for a senior loved one. Your loved one may need to be reminded to take small steps and aim for the use of handrails whenever possible. Perhaps, it should be routine to check the weather before leaving home. If snow or freezing rain is expected; reschedule activities that take place outside of the home. While you may not be able to keep your senior loved one from falling this winter, but you can follow these tips to possibly prevent a serious injury. Continue Reading

Healthy Hearts and In Home Senior Care

When we think of a heart, we tend to think of love. The best way to show love for someone is to spend time with them. Time spent with family and friends can greatly reduce stress and this is so important for heart health; especially for senior loved ones. Continue Reading

In Home Help and Helping Seniors Choose Less Sugar

The calories from added sugar in foods can start to sneak up on us over time. The added sugars that exist in foods like breads, sauces and condiments can lead to unwanted calories and excess weight gain. It is important to try to limit sugars, especially for our senior loved ones who might have to deal with other possible health issues such as diabetes, possible tooth decay or heart disease. Continue Reading

Thanksgiving Day Treats for All Ages and In Home Help

The end of the year is near and we are preparing for some of the most anticipated holidays of the season. Thanksgiving is a day to celebrate and to cherish the time we can be with one another when we live great distances apart. Thanksgiving is a holiday centered on gratitude and festive feasting. Some people claim it is the best holiday of the year.

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Cooler Weather and In Home Care

Fall weather can be tricky to prepare for when it comes to figuring out what to wear. While simple layering may be fine for dressing for most people, some elderly are more easily chilled with lower temperatures and might need to think about wearing more clothing during cooler fall days. If your elderly loved one is taking any medications that thin their blood, they likely to feel cold more often than not. If venturing out and about in Florence is on the agenda, suggest they wear some sort of hat to keep more warmth in the body. Continue Reading

Diabetes and Live in Senior Care

Diabetes is a common disease which affects millions of Americans. Diabetes is responsible for blood sugar complications because the body is not able to produce sufficient insulin that helps to change glucose into energy. One in four seniors are affected by this disease. There are many potential effects that diabetes can have on the body if not adequately controlled, such as blindness, nerve damage, kidney and heart disease. Continue Reading

Remember Special Dates and Dementia and Alzheimers in Home Care

As the fall season moves on, times can get pretty busy and trying to keep up with activities for the family can get pretty frantic. It is not unusual for an event to slip a busy person’s mind. Luckily, in this day and age, there are many hi-tech ways to keep on top of special dates and to keep schedules lined up. There are times when even the most organized of schedules can get mixed up. Continue Reading

Fall Plans with in Home Senior Care

The weather is unpredictable from day to day as the season changes from hot summer to cooler fall temperatures. The more comfortable weather makes participating in outdoor activities around Florence a little easier for senior loved ones who might have been cautious with the summer heat and sun. Continue Reading

Seniors, Diabetes, and Live In Care

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In Home Help and Heat Safety

It comes as no surprise that the summer season brings hot temperatures. The mercury is rising more and more as each summer day passes. The heat index can be even higher and be dangerous with extended periods of time spent outdoors. Continue Reading

Happy Memorial Day with In Home Senior Care

Memorial Day originated after World War I and became an official holiday in 1971. Congress expanded this holiday to honor all Americans who have died while fighting for our country. This holiday is usually celebrated with rallies, parades, and memorial services. Continue Reading

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Some elderly begin to see their health and physical abilities fade with age. With a decrease inability to accomplish activities of daily living may affect your loved one’s confidence. They may feel their next step will be a dramatic move to a nursing home or assisted living facility. With personal care services your loved one need not worry about such a huge transition. Continue Reading

Dementia and Alzheimer's in Home Care

Dementia and Alzheimer’s are serious illnesses that require much help from a person’s friends and family to manage. The baby boomer generation of our population is now the fastest growing group in the United States. As people live longer, dementia is increasingly likely to affect us directly or indirectly at some point in our lives. It is important to not only respect our loved one’s wishes to remain independent in their homes for as long as possible, but to also provide the type of care they need to successfully thrive. Continue Reading

Winter Fall Prevention with In Home Senior Care

The cold winds are blowing; snow is likely falling where you are. Temperatures are dipping below records in some places and the furnace is constantly running to heat our homes. There’s no turning back; it’s definitely the middle of an ice-cold winter! Senior slips in the snow can be particularly dangerous this time of year. Your elderly loved one may not realize just how slick the sidewalks may be and a fall could cause a lot of damage to their body. Many elders will suffer a bone fracture of some kind or another, especially in their hips, ankles, shoulders and wrist. Unfortunately, a fracture like this can be critically life changing. Continue Reading

Alzheimer's and Dementia in Home Care for the Holidays

The winter holidays are all about creating wonderful memories together with your family. Due to busy work schedules and distance it is the only time of the year where entire families are together and create happy memories together. It is especially important to create happy memories with the eldest members of our family. Unfortunately, if a loved one has been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s you may be struggling to cope with how to care for them. Alzheimer’s is a very scary disease for many to confront as the person you loved appears to forget who you even are. It is an extremely stressful situation for family of Alzheimer’s patients to handle. Continue Reading

In Home Care During the Holidays

Christmas season is finally upon us and it is time to celebrate by spending quality time with family and friends; sharing not only gifts and delicious meals together but also creating important memories, especially with our older family members. Family reunions often happen around Christmas time due to busy work schedules and other life events which make Christmas the most important holiday of the year. Sadly like all great things Christmas has to eventually pass and quickly life returns to normalcy during the winter months. Your elderly loved ones, however, may be facing daily struggles during the winter season. It’s easy to help them out with daily tasks when you’ve traveled to visit them, or finally have time off from your job, you can’t always be there for them. The daily tasks, sadly, never stop for our loved ones and they will continue to pile up. Tasks as simple as cleaning the home can be a herculean task for senior citizens, often times very dangerous. Continue Reading

In Home Senior Care and Holiday Wishes

During the upcoming holidays you may learn that your elderly loved one is not able to perform the many daily household tasks and chores are falling behind. In home senior care includes light housekeeping, homemaking, vacuuming, and other duties that may become more difficult for your loved one to attend to on a daily basis. In home elderly care from Senior Helpers of Florence makes it possible for your loved one to remain independent in their beloved and cherished home. There is no need to move them to an institutionalized setting such as a nursing home or assisted living facility to receive the same high-quality level of care they can get in their own home. Continue Reading

In Home Help for the Elderly and Holiday Wishes

Nothing says the holidays like driving through a neighborhood of homes shining with brightly colored lights, decked out in garlands and wreaths. Inevitably, one house always goes all-out with inflatables: snowmen, angels, snow globes, stars, and more. It’s December, and as the immortal lyrics of The Christmas Song says, we’re all just kids from 1 to 92. So for seniors, the question to ask is this: How can you make sure decorating for the holidays remains a fun way to transform your home without adding stress? Continue Reading

In Home Senior Care and Thanksgiving Travel Assistance

The holidays are especially important for a senior loved one to receive in home care. Not only does the elderly person feel like less of a burden on their family, but their family can have peace of mind knowing someone is caring for them during the hectic time of the holiday season. Dependable and highly trained caregivers can give you and your family a much needed break from caregiving, peace of mind that someone is there, and give your loved one much deserved indpendence. This holiday season, give your loved one the gift of receiving senior care in the privacy and comforts of their home. Continue Reading

In Home Care for Seniors and Happy Veterans Day

Our nation has celebrated freedom for centuries now, and a lot is owed to our military and its members. Veterans Day is celebrated every year on November 11th. This is a special day to celebrate our nation’s veterans who have sacrificed so much to keep America free. Veterans Day is a wonderful reason to acknowledge your veteran loved one’s service and give them a sense of support and validation. Continue Reading

Senior Helpers In Home Help and Veterans Services

It is amazing how quickly the year has passed; it’s already November. On the eleventh, we will celebrate our nation’s armed forces on Veteran’s Day. This is the day to pay tribute and honor those who have sacrificed their time with their families and their lives to protect our great country. While it should be a daily practice to thank a veteran, it is especially important on this national holiday. Simply saying “thank you” is a small gesture that surely is appreciated. Post a message on a social networking site to thank our veterans. You never know who may come across that post and just needed to hear those words. Continue Reading

Healthy Halloween Snacks and Costumes with In Home Senior Care

Halloween is a wonderful time to really let your creativity shine. Planning a Halloween party doesn’t have to be too complicated; just a bit of preparation is sure to make your gathering a hit. First, you must pick a date; decide if you would like to include neighbors, friends and family. Create a theme to focus your party around. It can be as simple as a color scheme like orange and black, or it can be based on a spooky movie. When you have chosen a theme and date that seems to be a good fit; send out an invitation either through the mail or email. Continue Reading

Dressing for Cooler Weather and In Home Help

Fall brings football, hayrides and camp fires. Now that cooler weather is here, it is a lot easier to enjoy time outside. Many large cities host concerts and festivals outdoors to soak up the comfortable temperatures. This can be an enjoyable event for a senior loved one. Simply pack up a cooler, load up the camping chairs, and relax. Be sure to bring a blanket or pack a sweatshirt for your loved one as evening temperatures tend to be much cooler than the daytime temps. Continue Reading

Fall Preparation and In Home Help

Autumn has finally arrived and the weather is starting to feel a bit cooler. You may notice you can leave your windows open during the day but need them shut at night to stay warm. The days are getting shorter as the sun sets earlier every day. We are quickly approaching the shorter days of winter and there are many things that need to be taken care of to prepare your home for fall. If you have an elderly loved one who may need some assistance with getting their home ready for fall, here are some helpful tips to get you started.

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