Ways to Catch Glaucoma Early
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve in the eye. When the optic nerve is damaged, it impairs the visual information the eye sends to the brain. A healthy optic nerve is vital for good vision. While glaucoma can occur in someone with normal eye…
Read MoreExplore the Different Ways In-Home Care Assists Your Dad After a Fall
Every minute across the U.S., around 60 adults aged 65 or older fall. Those falls can lead to severe injuries, including bone fractures, traumatic brain injuries, and cuts that require stitches. After one fall, it’s essential to take steps to prevent another fall. In-home care aides offer the help you need in keeping your dad…
Read MoreTips For Preventing Loneliness In Seniors
Loneliness is one of the problems that seniors who are aging in place often face. As seniors get older but stay in their own homes they may become isolated because of their distance from friends and family. But it doesn’t take much to make sure that your senior parent is thriving at home and not…
Read MoreHappy Holidays from Universal Home Care
Happy Holidays from Universal Home Care. Wishing you and those around you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
Read MoreSpiritual Mental and Physical Transformation
Spiritual Mental and Physical Transformation for Individuals and Families of all ethnicities, cultural and economic backgrounds. The Series consists of 60 min transformation sessions on Sunday, Wednesday, and Saturday each week. Series run quarterly each individual must register to participate. Click here to register: https://goodsamatlanta.org/trinityseries/ December is Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month Feeling SAD? Seasonal Affective…
Read MoreAnti-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…
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