by Kareno | Feb 12, 2020 | Home Care
The issue of elderly who were once reasonably clean adults refusing to take showers and wear fresh clothes is one that is far more common than one realizes. My dad, who worked a large portion of his life as a roofer, is starting to suffer from this common thing as...
by Kareno | Jan 16, 2020 | Home Care
HEARING HEALTH AND BRAIN HEALTH: IS THERE A CONNECTION? A new study shows there is a higher risk of accelerated cognitive decline due to withdrawal from social activities for individuals with hearing loss who do not actively use hearing aids. It’s widely known that as...
by Kareno | Nov 8, 2019 | Home Care
Recently I was going through the check out in a local business, I was mulling over what a terrible day it had been. I am positive that I had an unhappy look on my face. I was caught by surprise when the teller smiled and me and asked in a very cheerful tone of voice,...
by Kareno | Oct 31, 2019 | Home Care
The Missed Medication: Missed doses and medication mistakes (overdosing and running out of pills before the next prescription can be refilled) can lead to very serious medical complications. Older people often take multiple prescriptions for various health...
by Kareno | Oct 18, 2019 | Home Care
It is often felt that holidays should be happy times, with generations of traditions coming to the forefront. We tend to celebrate the holidays, so doesn’t that mean happiness? The reality, however, is that many people can feel isolated and lonely during...
by Kareno | Sep 7, 2019 | Home Care
Why do you live where you live? Have you given this much thought? Was your choice based on your lifestyle, access to amenities like grocery stores and public transportation, proximity to family and friends or because it is near schools, hospitals and your faith...
