Timing the “Talk:” Long Term Care Planning
Most people agree it isn’t an easy topic to broach—“Hey ma, you’re getting old and I’m worried you might get hurt while home alone.” And as much as you don’t want to say it, chances are your aging parents are reluctant to hear it. No one wants to face the possibility of losing his or […]
Healthy Living: Tips for Baby Boomers
Longer life spans mean that anyone who reaches age 65 will likely live into their mid 80’s. If you fall into this category, you might be wondering what you can do to make sure those extra years bring extra joy to your life, not chronic illness and health problems. According to the Centers for Disease […]
Are Your Kidneys Up to the Job?
March is National Kidney Month and the perfect time to bring awareness to kidney disease. What exactly do your kidneys do? For starters, they filter waste from roughly 200 liters of blood a day. They also help regulate blood pressure and control red blood cell production. Certain health conditions such as high blood pressure and […]
Our February Caregiver of the Month was Theresa H!
Home Care Plus would like to recognize Theresa H. as our February Caregiver of the Month. Theresa has been with us since November 2010 and has worked with a variety of clients. She is a very experienced caregiver and her know-how is always appreciated. Congratulations Theresa!
Upcoming Retirement Planning Talk
BlueCross BlueShield of SC is hosting its “Big “R” Plan, 65 now what?” seminar on Tues, March 18th from 6-7pm at its Mt. Pleasant SC BLUE location. Click here for more information.
New Blood Test May Be Able to Accurately Predict Dementia/Alzheimer’s
The blood test looks at levels of circulating fats in the blood to determine, with 90% accuracy, the likelihood that someone will develop some form of dementia in the near term. Blood tests are easier to process, less invasive, and generally less expensive than the PET scans or MRIs commonly used to screen for the […]
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Loneliness Kills
The statistics surrounding the health risks of loneliness are scary–recent studies show it can be twice as deadly as being obese and as hard on your health as being poor. The Agingcare.com article “The Deadly Consequences of Loneliness” highlights the importance of having supportive social circle. If you are a caregiver, don’t be afraid to ask […]
No One Said Caregiving Was Going to Be Easy…
Caring for a loved one brings challenges from every direction. When you are the one making decisions with, or on behalf of, your loved one, you will likely face uncertainty about whether you are making the right choices. The article “How to Make Tough Decisions as a Caregiver” from Agingcare.com offers valuable tips on how to […]
Technology For Seniors and Family Caregivers Makes Aging a Little Easier
New technologies are making growing older easier. There are cell phones designed specifically for seniors, apps that remind you to take your medication, GPS devices on shoes and other personal affects to help loved ones keep tabs on a family member—the list goes on and on. These technologies are helping to keep aging loved ones […]
