Walking to Prevent Falls
There’s little doubt that regular walking helps elders avoid falling. By strengthening bones and increasing muscle strength, flexibility and sense of balance, walking is an important fall prevention...
View Article4 Online Safety Tips for Older Adults
Every year, thousands of seniors join the ranks of those exploring the Internet to chat with grandchildren, view family reunion photos and handle personal finances. But with every online interaction...
View Article3 Home Modifications to Help Your Aging Family Members
Over the past decade, it’s become increasingly popular for our aging loved ones to choose to age gracefully in their own homes instead of relocate to assisted living facilities or nursing homes. In...
View ArticleWhat Are Driver Rehab Specialists and How Do They Help Seniors?
Because of his fused spine, 83-year-old Jim is unable to rotate his neck fully. His family frets about him driving.Another family worries, too. Is Marilyn's arthritic knee slowing her from reaching the...
View ArticleChristmas – Not Always a Holiday for Mom!
Recently, my son Robert and I were discussing our upcoming holiday plans, and he said, “I don’t know what’s happened to Christmas. It used to be so much fun. I remember how excited I used to get about...
View ArticleHow the Montessori Method Can Help Dementia Patients
Many people recognize the Montessori Method as a child-centered approach to education, but the learning principles are now proving beneficial with dementia and Alzheimer’s patients.Originally...
View Article3 New Year’s Resolutions I Will NOT Make for 2016
My mother used to say one of the best things about being an old, white-haired lady is that you can say almost anything you want and get away with it. I haven’t let my hair go white yet, but I have...
View ArticleResolutions for Healthier Aging; Health Benefits Can Be Gained Even From...
The January edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter is now available! Below are descriptions of two articles you can find in the edition:More than half of Caring Right at Home readers make New...
View ArticleThe Secrets to Identifying Drug Misuse in Seniors
Seniors take a lot of drugs. People 65 years and older represent approximately 13 percent of the U.S. population, yet account for one-third of all medications prescribed. Many elders with chronic...
View ArticleWhat are the Stages of Dementia?
Dementia is an umbrella term for a group of cognitive disorders that affect memory and thinking. Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia, typically occurs in people who are age 60 and...
View Article4 Tips to Pet-Proof Your Furniture
Your dog gnaws on table legs and the cat scratches the sofa cushions. No pet is perfect, but destruction of your furniture is both frustrating and costly.The American Veterinary Medical Association...
View ArticleSleep Deprivation and Alzheimer’s Disease
Losing sleep over losing sleep? According to a study from the University of California, Berkeley, not catching enough zzzzs could speed the onset of memory issues and Alzheimer’s disease.The study...
View ArticleTouchscreen Tech Trends Are Helping Grandparents Connect!
Many seniors have long balked at using personal computers to connect with family and friends. Resistance to a computer’s expense, bulkiness and the learning curve have left many grandparents rarely...
View ArticleDementia Caregivers Worry About Own Risk; Home Care Supports Seniors With...
The February edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter is now available! Below are descriptions of two articles you can find in the edition:When a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, caregivers...
View ArticleHeart Disease and Women
Heart disease, including heart attack and stroke, is the leading cause of death in America. Every February, American Heart Month helps raise awareness and further prevention of heart disease.While many...
View ArticleBiomarkers Help Predict Illness
You may not be familiar with the term “biological markers,” commonly known as “biomarkers,” but these substances found in the body’s blood, fluids and tissues are routinely used to detect, diagnose or...
View ArticleA Valentine’s Message About Elder Love
My 89-year-old aunt Jean lives in an active retirement community, and I always look forward to hearing about the romances that develop among the residents. When Joe, a 73-year-old retired pharmacist...
View ArticleVitamin D and Fall Risk
Many health providers recommend vitamin D supplements as a way to build muscle strength and prevent falls in elders. According to a new study, however, high doses of vitamin D don't improve mobility...
View ArticleHigh Blood Pressure and Alzheimer’s Disease
If you have high blood pressure, known as hypertension, and are taking certain medications for the condition, you also may be lowering your risk for Alzheimer’s disease. In an analysis of previously...
View ArticleRightCare … The Right Choice for You.
Securing at-home care for your loved one is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. Right at Home is committed to helping you choose senior care wisely. Rest assured that with Right at...
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