Family Matters
The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy states that “more than ever before, families are providing long-term care to older adults with limitations in the ability to perform tasks necessary for independent living. Nearly 25% of American households are providing care to people age 50 years and over. Families are the alternative foundation for […]
Drivers Education Isn’t Just for High School Students
There are numerous benefits to taking a driver’s education refresher course as you age, including potential savings on your car insurance. Older drivers may not be aware of traffic laws that have changed in the decades since they’ve taken a course. In addition, these courses can remind everyone of the many distractions that drivers […]
Mark Your Calendar for Kayak For a Kure for MS
This event is being held at Shem Creek on Sunday, May 19th. The purpose of this event (besides having fun on the water!) is to raise money to help find a cure for multiple sclerosis, a debilitating disease of the nervous system. Come on out and show your support! For more details, click here.
Our April Caregiver of the Month was Linda C!
Home Care Plus would like to recognize Linda C. as our April Caregiver of the Month. Linda has been with us for a year and a half and has always shown herself to be reliable and willing. She has been with the same client for over a year and continues to serve her with compassion […]
Have You Heard About Adaptive Home Design?
Many aging seniors would prefer to live in their own home as long as possible, but unfortunately mobility and safety issues can often make aging in place challenging. For those who aren’t familiar with the term, aging in place, according to the SC Aging In Place Coalition, refers to “being able to remain in one’s […]
Genetic research shows some promise in the fight against Alzheimer’s
Several genetic research projects studying Alzheimer’s disease have produced promising results. Both studies discovered overactivity of specific genes in the brains of deceased Alzheimer’s patients that are believed to play a significant role in the disease. These researchers hope that identifying and isolating this gene activity will allow more precise drugs to be developed […]
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More Evidence That a Western Diet Has Long-Term Negative Health Consequences
A recent study published in the May issue of The American Journal of Medicine found that older people who ate a typical Western diet–one high in processed and red meat, high-fat dairy, and refined sugars–were more likely to suffer premature aging and death. People are living longer in general, but many suffer from chronic illness […]
Understanding the Benefits of Occupational Therapy
Given that April is Occupational Therapy Month, it is a great time to highlight the benefits this type of therapy can provide to seniors. Occupational therapy researchers at the University of Southern California found that seniors who made manageable, healthy lifestyle changes and participated in fulfilling activities aged well. These seniors, who incorporated small […]
April Newsletter: Tax Time is Here!
Our latest newsletter has tips for finding the right programs and services for your aging loved one, tax information, a yummy recipe for chicken tenders, and much more! Click here to read our April newsletter.
