Posts by Becky Back
Anti-Aging Skin Care Tips For Senior Women
November is Healthy Skin Month so it’s a great time for senior women to learn more about how they can take care of their skin. Healthy skin will make you look younger and help prevent health problems too. Skin texture and firmness can change as women get older, but that doesn’t mean that there’s no…
Read MoreWhy Seniors Should Eat Eggs for Breakfast
Over the years, there has been contradictory information about eggs. Eggs have long been thought to be high in bad cholesterol. Then the news began to shift, and experts suggested that eggs weren’t so awful after all. So, what really is the truth? New research provides further information on the nutritional value of eggs. The…
Read MoreTips To Help Seniors Get Better Sleep
It’s very common for seniors to have trouble sleeping. Sometimes medications can cause insomnia or poor sleep. And seniors who have depression or anxiety can have difficulty sleeping associated with both of those conditions. Seniors with chronic pain also may be struggling to get enough sleep. But sleep is one of the best things that…
Read MoreStatistics to Consider During Long-Term Care Planning Month
In the U.S., 22.3% of family members have helped a parent in the past month. Just over 17% who do not currently provide any care expect they’ll have to in the next couple of years. Has your family talked about the long-term yet? It’s time. October is Long-Term Care Planning Month and a good time…
Read MoreGain the Right Tools to Help Your Mom Age at Home
Your mom’s determined to live in her home. However, she fell recently and it’s making you question if that’s really feasible. With the right tools, aging at home is completely possible and even better for your mom’s mental health. As a family caregiver, these household improvements can all help keep her safe and lower your…
Read MoreDental Health Tips For Seniors
Oral health can have a big impact on overall health. For seniors keeping their teeth and gums healthy as they get older can have significant health benefits. And seniors who still have natural teeth should do whatever they can to protect the natural teeth that they have left. But seniors sometimes have unique challenges when…
Read MoreTips For Taking Care Of A Senior Parent With Cancer
When your senior parent is diagnosed with cancer it’s easy to become overwhelmed. There are a lot of things that you and your senior parent need to know. There is a lot of information to process. And there’s a lot of physical changes that you and your senior loved one will have to deal with.…
Read MoreFoods Seniors Should Eat After Having a Stroke
After your senior mom or dad has a stroke, you may be wondering what the best ways are to take care of them. Strokes can be concerning, and you will want to ensure that it doesn’t happen again. Although there is no way to truly control when a senior is having a stroke, you may…
Read MoreFive Times Home Health Care Is Beneficial for Your Senior
There are some big differences between elder care and home health care, and they can be difficult to understand at times. Knowing when home health care services are the best choice for your elderly family member can help you to understand when that’s the type of assistance that she really needs. In general, this type…
Read MoreLearn About Delirium in the Elderly Today
It is a baffling condition to come to understand and manage. Those who are prone to Delirium are older adults, our in-home care professionals have gathered the following information that will help you recognize and appropriately react if you think you might be dealing with delirium potentially in someone you love. What Exactly is Delirium?…
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