Chronic dehydration is a common diagnosis in older adults. They frequently avoid drinking for fear of having to go to the bathroom frequently. Dehydration can cause dizziness, difficulty walking, disorientation and contribute to Urinary Tract Infections (UTI’s) as...
The Importance of Father’s Day and Remembering This picture was taken at Santa Brunch in 2009. Pictured is my husband, Brian, my father, myself and his oldest granddaughter Carissa, who was almost 1 year old at the time. My fondest memory of my father is not a...
I Love What I Do The other day, I stopped in and checked in on one of my clients. It is a couple, and we are caring for the wife, with moderate Alzheimer’s. She is one of our clients on the Integrated Wellness Program. It was a great visit!! The client was alert and...
Home Care benefits for Seniors During COVID 19 and the Delta variant The risk of catching a severe case of Covid-19 with the Delta variant is greater for older adults, even those who have been vaccinated. As people age, their immune system function declines, making...
Did you know that approximately one in 3 people that reach the age of 65 have some form of vision issue or vision-reducing eye disease? Vision loss among the elderly population is a major health care concern, and vision impairment is associated with a decreased...
Home Health and Home Care is a Solution for Family Caregivers Most people are happy to be able to help an older parent or other loved one in need. But it can be difficult for people, especially when the older parent is reluctant to accept help or make changes. There...
