As we enter this new and unprecedented phase of the pandemic, we are inundated with guidelines about how to keep ourselves and our families healthy and virus-free. Yet a key item on the list—social distancing—poses unprecedented challenges to our mental and emotional well being, and requires consideration.
Continue ReadingSeniors are embracing technology more than ever! Through the use of technology, such as social media tools or virtual reality, seniors can see a decrease in loneliness and, in turn, experience better mental and physical health.
Continue ReadingFebruary is American Heart Month! You diet plays a major role in heart health and can impact your risk of heart disease. In fact, certain foods can influence blood pressure, triglycerides, cholesterol levels and inflammation, all of which are risk factors for heart disease.
Continue ReadingPeople who had good healthy habits when they were younger tend to become healthy seniors, but it is never too late. Good health habits can make a difference even to seniors who are prone to illness or have not made their health a priority in the past.
Continue ReadingSenior Helpers offers a wide range of programs designed to help your senior stay fit and motivated long into their golden years. We will work with you to develop a fitness plan for your loved one that will keep them healthy and on their feet.
Continue ReadingA balanced, healthy diet can help make other aspects of in-home senior health care much easier. While your senior doesn't need the same number of calories they did decades ago, they still need a strong dietary plan. Here are some tips on how to make that happen.
Continue ReadingUnfortunately, loneliness is a common problem among seniors. According to a UCSF study, 18% of seniors live by themselves, and 43% claim to feel lonely on a regular basis. While none of us are strangers to occasional feelings of loneliness, isolation isn't a choice for seniors with health concerns or mobility issues. Reluctantly, it can become their lifestyle. It can be difficult to stay active or keep in touch with friends for seniors who are homebound. In addition to health detriments, isolation and loneliness can also lead to severe psychological issues. As much as you'd like to always be there to keep our loved one company 24/7, that's not always possible with a busy schedule and other obligations. With our attentive, experienced, and compassionate caregivers, Senior Helpers' senior care services is the perfect resource for staving off your loved one's loneliness.
Continue ReadingIf you've ever had the flu, you know how sick you can be. Chances are good that some of the advice friends and family gave you about avoiding or dealing with the flu was wrong. There seems to be no shortage of misinformation and bad advice when it comes to dealing with the flu or the flu shot, despite the widespread impact of the disease and the benefits of the vaccine.
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