Senior Home Care Blog

People might think healthy aging simply means healthy eating and getting regular exercise. But it can also be about new things you start doing to stay active, engaged, and positive in your senior years. Here are some things to think about.

Seniors who have had a fall are twice as likely to fall again in the future. If the reason for the fall isn’t addressed, the next fall could be worse and more costly. Why do seniors not seek help for this? Here are possible reasons why and the risks of keeping it a secret.

We all want to be there for our parents as they age. However, if your elderly loved one needs help to be safe at home alone but refuses such assistance, what can you do? Here are tips to address that issue.

How is your heart health? If you’re an older adult, here are the risk factors for cardiovascular disease and tips to help you manage your heart health.

While retirement offers a chance to relax and slow down, older adults still need to be active. They could do this through participating in physical activities with their grandkids. Here are ways to exercise by engaging in fun activities with the younger generation.

If you are a family caregiver for someone with dementia, you know it can be stressful. Experts say journaling may help. Here’s how.

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that offers gentle, low-impact exercise that is well suited to older adults and their need for improved balance, mobility, and overall physical and mental health. Here is information about what tai chi offers and how to learn it.

You want your aging mom or dad to be safe and live comfortably in their home, but you worry about them. How do you know when it is time to get them some assistance? Here’s what to look for.

One of the best ways to combat chronic conditions that arise as you age is through managing the food you eat. Here are tips for eating healthy and specific foods to include and avoid as you age.

Caring for more than one generation at a time requires focus, organization, and a lot of self-care. Here are some tips for the “sandwich generation” family caregiver.