National Parkinson’s Awareness Month
April is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement. Symptoms typically occur slowly; one side is often affected first, but as Parkinson’s disease progresses, both sides are affected. While anyone could be at risk for developing Parkinson’s, research suggests that older age is a […]
Sleep and Rest: Vital Components of Post-Hospital Care
Seniors need extra attention and care upon hospital discharge to ensure a seamless return to health. In addition, they need a strong and detailed post-hospital care plan to reduce readmissions. Part of that plan should include instructions regarding sleep and rest. This is because sleep and rest are just as important to the healing process […]
Five Self-care Strategies for Family Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Patients
Family caregivers face a lot of stressful situations, particularly if their aging family members are battling issues like Alzheimer’s disease. In order to take better care of themselves, family caregivers need to try a few different strategies, including enlisting the help of Alzheimer’s care providers on a regular basis. Putting a plan together means looking […]
Empower Social Workers – Adult Alternative Home Care stands with Social Workers!
Social Work Month is observed every March in the United States. Originally, National Professional Social Work Month was introduced by the National Association of Social Workers in 1963 – over 50 years ago. They aimed to encourage public support and to generate interest in the profession of social work. Today there are over 700,000 social […]
The (HER)story of Home Care
Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. This month honors women’s contributions in American history. It’s no secret, the vital roles women have played in US history. From Margaret Brent– the first woman to demand the right to vote in 1647, to Elizabeth Blackwell– the first woman to earn a medical […]
Six Signs it Might Be Time for Home Care Assistance
Managing daily tasks and maintaining independence gets increasingly difficult, especially when seniors are battling health issues. Recognizing when it’s time to bring in home care assistance isn’t always easy to do, however. That’s because it’s all too easy to get bogged down in the daily grind of trying to handle everything. But all of that […]
The Best Fall Prevention Tips For Seniors
Falls at home can be devastating for a senior. Ever year hundreds of thousands of seniors end up in the hospital with serious injuries that were caused by a fall at home. It’s important that seniors and their family members do everything they can to prevent falls. Family members should always go through their homes […]
Love Is In The Air!
Love is in the air! February 14th is Valentine’s Day and couples of all ages will be out celebrating their love for each other. It’s a beautiful day filled with roses and chocolates and dancing! Most people associate this day with youthful, young couples but the fact is love has no age limit. Valentine’s day […]
Those Who Did Their Part in Caring for the Heart
In America, black communities are often disproportionately affected by cardiovascular disease (CVD). Black populations constitute a higher percentage of adults who suffer from risk factors of CVD, such as hypertension and obesity. They are also twice as likely to die from CVD, relative to white adults. These disparities are seen in many minority groups due […]
Listen to your Heart
Each February, Adult Alternative Home Care celebrates American Heart Month by encouraging our seniors to listen to their hearts! For us, this month gives us the chance to highlight the incredible benefits of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, especially as you are aging. Adults aged 65 and older are more susceptible to coronary heart disease and […]
