Posts by Blen Abraham
How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy As You Age
As your senior grows older, you may be looking at better ways to care for them. One thing that tends to go slowly for aging adults is eyesight. However, there are some preventative measures you can encourage your loved one to take to promote longevity in their eyesight. A few things to encourage your seniors…
Read MoreThe Most Common Cancers In Seniors And How To Prevent Them
Seniors have a high risk for developing cancer. September is designated for awareness of several different cancers, including thyroid, ovarian, prostate and uterine cancers. This month is a fantastic time for seniors and their families to learn more about the types of cancers that affect seniors the most. Even though there is nothing that will…
Read MoreFour Car Safety Tips for Special Needs Children
Car seats can be frustrating enough on their own, but if your child has special needs, a car seat alone might not be enough for car safety. Here is some information that can help. Use Car Seats that Are the Right Size It’s vital that the car seat you use for your child is the…
Read MoreHome Care Providers Can Help People with Cancer
If your elderly loved one has cancer, it might feel like everything is changing and it could be. You may have things you used to spend most of your time on that don’t seem important right now. It may seem that everything is falling apart. If you are feeling overwhelmed, scared, or confused, there are…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Care Gives Seniors The Routine They Need
When you have a senior loved one that has Alzheimer’s it can be difficult to know how to help them. When they can’t communicate to you what their needs are they can become stressed and sometimes frustrated or angry. Sometimes you need to go through a process of trial and error to figure out what…
Read MoreHow Can You Help Your Senior Celebrate AC Appreciation Days?
From July 3rd through August 15th, you can celebrate AC Appreciation Days with your aging family member. With the temperatures creeping ever higher every summer, finding ways to keep your senior cool and comfortable may feel like it’s getting more difficult. Here are some ideas for celebrating summer and avoiding overheating at the same time.…
Read MoreActivities for Seniors With Parkinsons
When your senior chooses to live alone during the years they are retired, it can be a nerve-wracking decision. This can be even more challenging to accept when your elderly loved one has Parkinson’s or other diseases that affect how they live. If your senior is determined to live independently, even with conditions like Parkinson’s,…
Read MoreHire Home Health Care to Aid With Stroke Recovery
Strokes are the fifth most common cause of death in U.S. adults. There are two types of strokes, and the most common occurs when a blood clot or plaque blocks the flow of blood to the brain. Immediate treatment of the blockage increases the chances of surviving the stroke. After a stroke, your mom or…
Read MoreGetting Your Elderly Loved One Help Around the House
Have you noticed that your elderly loved one needs help around the house? Maybe when you went over their last week, you saw they had the same laundry out that was there the week before. It could have been that you tripped over stuff when going through the entryway. It may not be clutter at…
Read MoreWhat Does it Mean for Your Senior to Live Independently?
If your elderly family member has told you that she wants to continue to live independently, that might be scary for you to hear. That’s especially frightening when you’re sure that she needs more help than she currently has. It’s important to understand what true independent living means to your senior and how you can…
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