6 Remedies Seniors Have in the Kitchen
By Flora Umukoro, 9:00 am on April 28, 2015
Although some health concerns require medical attention, more and more people are turning to all-natural solutions for minor issues. If your senior loved one prefers holistic treatments, Tracy senior care provider, Home Care Assistance, recommends trying these basic remedies that can be found in the kitchen. 1. Vinegar Vinegar has anti-bacterial properties that make it ideal for cleaning minor burns. In particular, it can prevent small burns from blistering. A small amount of vinegar in a diet helps improve blood sugar levels as well. Balsamic vinegar helps reduce the development of LDL, or bad, cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart attacks. 2. Olive Oil Put olive oil directly on the skin to relieve dry …
View Full Article All About Senior Alcohol Abuse
By Flora Umukoro, 9:00 am on April 21, 2015
In addition to Parkinson’s Awareness Month, April is also Alcohol Awareness Month and the Tracy senior care experts at Home Care Assistance would like to spend some time discussing elderly alcohol abuse. The problem is widely under-recognized, primarily because many family members and caregivers are unclear how alcohol affects seniors differently and unsure if abuse is even taking place. Seniors are More Sensitive to Alcohol Seniors metabolize alcohol at a slower rate than younger people, meaning the alcohol will stay in a senior’s body longer, and seniors will also have a higher concentration of alcohol in the body because as we age, the level of water in our bodies decreases. The heavy use of alcohol …
View Full Article 5 Ways Seniors Can Be Happier Today
By Flora Umukoro, 9:00 am on April 14, 2015
If you care for an elderly loved one, you probably want to do what you can to make him or her as happy as possible. Luckily, even the little things can really make a difference in your senior loved one’s life. Try these five suggestions from Tracy Home Care Assistance that can help brighten up your loved one’s day. 1. Start a Spring Cleaning Project Everyone feels better when his or her home is nice and clean. Consider helping your elderly loved one get rid of unwanted clothing and other items. Not only will he or she probably feel better by the neater and more organized look, but this is also a good time to …
View Full Article Understanding the Connection Between Depression and Parkinson’s in Seniors
By Flora Umukoro, 9:00 am on April 7, 2015
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and as a leading provider of Parkinson’s care in Tracy, Home Care Assistance wants to shine some light on a little-known connection between PD and depression. Depression can strike anyone at absolutely any age, including seniors. What’s more, a new study suggests seniors with depression are more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease in the future. If you are the caregiver or adult child of a senior, it is important to know the signs of depression and understand the possible connection between the two. About the Study A study conducted in 2013 concluded that individuals who are age 65 or older with depression (or adults with depression that is difficult to …
View Full Article Replace Salt in Senior Meals with These 6 Substitutes
By Flora Umukoro, 9:00 am on March 31, 2015
Large doses of salt are everywhere from canned soup to salad dressing. However, for many older adults, sodium consumption is a main contributor to high blood pressure, which in turn can lead to stroke or heart attack. Home Care Assistance, a leading provider of stroke care in Tracy, offers these 6 alternatives to keep in the cabinet instead of table salt. Kelp granules In addition to adding flavor to dishes, this sea vegetable provides seniors with a number of vitamins and minerals including iodine, calcium, magnesium and vitamin-B, which help to stimulate the thyroid gland and control metabolism. Garlic powder This spice enhances the flavor of food, but is also known for its medicinal values …
View Full Article The Basics of Senior Kidney Disease
By Flora Umukoro, 9:00 am on March 24, 2015
As National Kidney Month comes to a close, leading provider of senior care in Tracy, Home Care Assistance, wants to ensure family caregivers have all the information they need to help their senior loved one’s stay healthy. Essentials of Kidney Function The function of these two bean-shaped organs, containing microscopic nephrons, is to filter blood and eliminate waste and excess water in the form of urine. Tubes called ureters carry the urine from the kidneys to the bladder where it stays until it’s passed during a trip to the restroom. How Kidney Disease Occurs In most cases, disease strikes the nephrons, which become incapacitated to a greater or lesser extent, causing a disruption in the …
View Full Article 5 Questions for a Potential Home Care Provider
By Flora Umukoro, 9:00 am on March 17, 2015
Most seniors prefer to age in place, and this means going through the difficult process of finding the right Tracy home care provider for your senior loved one. This is an important choice that can impact your loved one’s overall health and quality of life. When interviewing prospective home care agencies, be sure to ask these five crucial questions. 1. Is the home care agency licensed and certified? It’s a misconception that all agencies are licensed. This is only required by certain states, meaning some agencies are left without standardized oversight. However, even in states that don’t require licensing, Home Care Assistance is still bonded and insured, and responsible for all training, caregiver taxes, and …
View Full Article 5 Benefits of In-Home Care for Seniors
By Flora Umukoro, 9:00 am on March 10, 2015
Family caregivers of aging relatives are often faced with important decisions. One of the most critical decisions is choosing between in-home care and an assisted living facility if your senior loved one is no longer able to properly care for his or her own needs by themselves. While you have options, more and more family caregivers are choosing Tracy in-home care for their senior relatives. The following 5 benefits make in-home care the perfect choice for many people. 1. Independence When a person gets older, he or she may start worrying about the loss of independence, and many older adults become heartbroken at the thought of leaving the home they’ve spent decades in. With professional …
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