The issues outlined below impact the lives of seniors every day and are just a few of the reasons that families look to Home Instead Senior Care to meet their home care needs.
Medication Mishaps
The National Council on Patient Safety has estimated that between 40-75% of older people don't take their medications correctly. In fact, a study conducted by the Institute for Safe Medication Practice found that improper use of medications causes 1.8 million emergency room visits a year. Are you having medication issues with your senior family member? Have you wondered what you could do to minimize the risks associated with medications your loved one takes? We encourage you to listen to the audio on "Safe & Sound: Preventing Medication Mishaps". Click on the link below and open the audio presentation file. Once your media player is open, drag the "seek" arrow over to 4:02 in order to skip the introductions and immediately launch into the presentation.Read more
Research: Red Wine Can Suppress Abnormal Cell Formation
Aging is often considered a time of loss as seniors must give up some of what they may have enjoyed in their younger years. Wine may be one of those habits that to have gone by the wayside. But research has revealed that seniors don’t need to give everything up. Some things, in moderation, can actually be a benefit.Read More
Caregivers May Slow Alzheimer’s Decline
Family caregivers play a crucial role in helping those with Alzheimer's disease remain safe at home. The stress on family caregivers who are caring for a loved one can be as devastating as the disease itself, which is why family caregivers must seek out support.Read More
Hip Surgery, Companionship, Help Seniors Do More
Older adults may become discouraged when their bodies begin to wear out. Family caregivers, too, could feel the effects of these ailments as more of the care begins to fall on them. Family caregivers can encourage their loved ones to seek help and support from pain, no matter what their age.Read More
Alzheimer’s Disease a Growing Concern for Boomers
It's one of the most devastating illnesses of our time to impact seniors and their loved ones. Alzheimer's disease can rob older adults of their pasts and futures. But help and hope are available for seniors suffering from Alzheimer's disease as well as their family caregivers.Read More
Studies Point to Factors That May Lower Prostate Cancer Risk
Practicing healthy habits is one way to prevent diseases that become more prevalent with aging. A little information as well as the support of a family or professional caregiver can go a long way toward keeping older adults healthy. Read More
