by Dina Zubi Hurnevich | Jun 8, 2021 | Fall Prevention, Fall Risks, Senior Home Care
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month since 2006. As many as 1 in 10 elders fall prey to abuse in the United States with as few as 1 in 14 cases being brought to the authorities according to the US Department if Health & Human Services Administration of Community...
by Dina Zubi Hurnevich | Jun 2, 2021 | Fall Prevention, Fall Risks, Senior Home Care
As we get older losing our balance during the course of regular day to day events can happen easier than we think. The daily activities we take for granted when we are younger can hold surprising risks as we age. Our elderly loved ones falling is no laughing matter....
by Dina Zubi Hurnevich | May 26, 2021 | Holiday Tips, Senior Home Care
Memorial Day is a time to remember the sacrifice of those who came before us – so it’s no surprise that many choose to spend Memorial Day with elderly loved ones and relatives. There are now nearly 10 million American veterans of senior age. Even more seniors have...
by Dina Zubi Hurnevich | May 4, 2021 | Home Health Care in Farmington MI, Senior Aging, Senior Home Care
Brad is 82 years old. He is independent and lives with his wife who is 80. He schedules a hip replacement surgery. They discuss what to expect for his recovery and his post-surgery care needs with his family and his Dr. The day of the surgery comes, everything goes...
by Dina Zubi Hurnevich | Apr 23, 2021 | Home Health Care in Farmington MI, Senior Aging, Senior Home Care
Elderly people are known to be more at risk of serious illness due to coronavirus, especially those who have compromised immune systems and those with pre-existing conditions. For family caregivers, the coronavirus outbreak is especially worrisome, as the majority of...
by Dina Zubi Hurnevich | Apr 16, 2021 | Coronavirus Updates, COVID-19, Home Health Care in Farmington MI, Senior Aging, Senior Home Care
The COVID-19 pandemic has gotten many people stressed and overwhelmed. If your elderly loved one is feeling the stress from this pandemic, it is important to do what you can to help them relax. If you can’t be there to help them out, be sure there home care providers...
