Managing Chronic Disease Conditions for Elderly
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Managing Chronic Disease Conditions for Elderly Quality care starts with understanding the patient and being aware of the disease the patient is living with. Not only is it important for a caregiver to know if someone is trying to manage a chronic disease, but distinguishing what phase of the […]
Tips for Avoiding Elderly Holiday Blues
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Tips for Avoiding Elderly Holiday Blues The holidays can be an exciting time for everyone; family and friends gathering together to share in the magic and joy of the season. With all of this love in the air we often forget that the holidays can put a lot of […]
Practical Tips for Living Well with Chronic Disease
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Practical Tips for Living Well with Chronic Disease For millions of older adults, dealing with chronic disease is a daily reality. In fact, over 90% of seniors have been diagnosed with at least one chronic illness. While these statistics may sound sobering, they underline one positive fact: if you or a […]
Can Red Wine And Chocolate Help Fight Alzheimer’s?
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Can Red Wine And Chocolate Help Fight Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting more than 5.3 million Americans. According to the National Institute of Aging, a new case of Alzheimer’s is diagnosed in the United States approximately every 70 seconds. There is no known […]
Wearable Devices For Seniors’ Well-Being
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Wearable Devices For Seniors’ Well-Being When it comes to the integration of high-tech into the healthcare industry, wearable technology is at the cutting edge. A myriad of innovative gadgets are currently being developed to monitor activities and create critical alerts for both individuals and caregivers. Because the market for […]
What To Do if Your Aging Parents Don’t Want Help
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 What To Do if Your Aging Parents Don’t Want Help You may want to care for your aging parents, but they are combative and unyielding when you offer support. This situation is challenging, especially when you know they cannot perform tasks like they used to. To address this circumstance, […]
Helping an Elderly Family Member Stay Motivated During a Long-Term Illness
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Helping an Elderly Family Member Stay Motivated During a Long-Term Illness As the capabilities of modern medicine increase, more people are maintaining active, fulfilling lives into their 70’s, 80’s and beyond than ever before. Regardless, the effects of aging are felt by all, and everyone feels their energy levels […]
Can Nutrition Help Prevent Certain Types of Dementia?
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Can Nutrition Help Prevent Certain Types of Dementia? Though there are some changes that are a natural part of the aging process, there are many lifestyle choices that can dramatically improve one’s quality of life. In fact, many – if not most – physical and mental illnesses can be […]
4 Easy & Safe Exercises for Seniors
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 4 Easy & Safe Exercises for Seniors Keeping your body moving is essential for healthy living as you age. Exercising can help you prevent certain diseases—like type two diabetes and heart disease— and even avoid injury. You don’t have to hit the gym to keep your body active. In […]
Exercises Seniors Can Do To Keep Their Minds Sharp
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Exercises Seniors Can Do To Keep Their Minds Sharp As you age, your brain develops certain patterns and perspectives that establish who you are. Though our brains are plastic and changeable throughout our whole lives, this plasticity decreases with age. To cultivate mental acuity, here are a few exercises […]