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Providing care to our senior citizens in and around the Okatie area is a rewarding task. Whether working in the field or providing care to a loved one, growing your skills ensures you give the best care. In this blog, we will dive into critical skills to possess and offer some help to develop and grow those skills.
Continue ReadingWe welcome the season's heat as we welcome summer here on Hilton Head Island and neighboring areas. While prolonged exposure to heat is unsafe for anyone, seniors are especially vulnerable to heat-related emergencies. Older adults often have health issues that put them at greater risk of hyperthermia, or a dangerously overheated body, including blood vessel problems, diseases of the heart or lungs, and changes in your skin and sweat glands. Some medications complicate the body's response to heat, including diuretics, beta-blockers, and antidepressants. It is critical to discuss your medications with your medical professional. Here, we will talk about heat stroke, how it looks, what to do if you think you have heat-related trouble, and how to avoid it.
Continue ReadingRead this informative article written by our own Jennifer Redmond, Family Care Coordinator for Senior Helpers of Hilton Head Island.
Continue ReadingThe last time you performed a senior wellness check for your elder loved one, did you stop to check out what they've been eating? Many friends and family of seniors are more concerned with keeping their homes clean and safe than monitoring their refrigerators. However, seniors are at particular risk of falling into bad eating habits.
Continue ReadingWhile driving might be a part of everyday life for most of us in the Lowcountry, and something we don't consider as a particularly difficult task, for seniors it can be incredibly dangerous.
Continue ReadingOn many occasions, we are contacted to provide care for persons who have recently fallen. Unfortunately, quite a few of those cases involve instances of repeated falls, sometimes with significant injuries requiring hospitalization and surgery.
Continue ReadingHurricane season began June 1 and ends Nov. 30. Hurricanes, or any natural disasters, have a devastating impact on cities, people and communities. But one segment of the population - the elderly - is particularly vulnerable when disaster strikes.
Continue ReadingAs we age, our sleep habits can be adversely impacted by a number of factors. Some of these can be positively affected by our choices and conscious modifications to our daily habits.
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