Are Granny Pods the Answer to Aging at Home?
A growing number of elderly people — 88 percent of those over 65 — say they want to live in their own homes, in their own communities, as they age, according to a 2010 AARP survey.
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Pay Attention to These Memory Loss Signs
Right at Home offers an array of services to the elderly and disabled population in the Southern NH area. Many of our clients suffer from Alzheimer's and Dementia related conditions. While Right at Home provides in-home, assisted living and residential care for clients, we often build relationships with family members and loved ones who are in various stages of learning to care for someone with memory loss, themselves. There are important signs to watch for when determining if a parent or loved on is absentminded and forgetful, or whether they suffer from true memory loss related conditions.
Right at Home Television Interview on Gate City Chronicles
Gate City Chronicles host Kevin Avard recently welcomed Right at Home of Southern NH Co-Owner, Janet Sullivan and Community Liaison, Nicole Porter as guests on the Nashua, NH based program. Janet and Nicole highlighted the ways Right at Home serves local seniors and disabled clientele by providing services for all aspects of daily living within the client's own home environment.
Don’t Fuss About Forgetting
Forgetfulness plagues all of us, but among baby boomers, it is the chief health concern, according to memory specialists.
U.S. Faces the Growing Challenges of an Aging Population
Although the number of elderly individuals needing healthcare will continue to increase—inflating its cost—companies like Right at Home in Londonderry, NH can lower healthcare costs by providing care in the home, rather than a costlier long-term care facility, all the while maintaining the senior’s independence.
Slowing the Ravages of Age in Londonderry, NH
With aging, senescent cells build up in the body and produce harmful chemicals, which can lead to tissue inflammation and underlying ills such as diabetes, dementia and hardening of the arteries. Only 5 percent or less of an older adult’s total cells are senescent, but these inactive cells can cause extensive problems.
Is It Time for Londonderry, NH Drivers to Tune Up Their Driving Skills?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, older drivers age 65 years and older are more likely than other drivers to receive traffic citations for failing to yield, turning improperly, running red lights and stop signs, ignoring pedestrian crossings, and parking violations.
November Is National Family Caregivers Month
While November may be the official month to recognize your efforts as a family caregiver, every month—and every day—is one in which you make a difference in the life of a loved one.
Difficult Conversations With a Loved One in Londonderry, NH: Giving up the Car
For an elderly driver, surrendering the car keys signifies a lifestyle change, affecting where the senior lives, who he or she sees and which activities he or she pursues.
Gardening Advice for Senior Citizens in Londonderry, NH
As you grow older, you may become physically unable to keep up with certain hobbies; however, gardening is an activity you can continue to do in Londonderry, NH at any age.
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