Preserving Family History
If you are looking for a meaningful project during quarantine to do with your loved ones, a video history of your family could be just that project. Using resources like Ancestry.com or Genealogy.com will make it easier for you and you loved ones to research. Each family has a history unique to its members and […]
Changes in Prescriptions: What to Watch
Seniors often take a multiple prescriptions. As we age, medications for high blood pressure, heart problems, or for illnesses such as cancer or diabetes may be needed. When any type of change in the medication pattern, it’s a good idea for you or a family member to make note of the date of the change, […]
Managing Pain in Seniors
As we age, our bodies just don’t work the way they did when we were younger. And for some, pain becomes more and more of an issue in our daily lives. Just as a medical professional does, ask your elderly family member to learn to assess their pain level on a one to 10 scale. […]
Caring for Difficult People
Many elderly people may experience dementia or other emotionally challenging behaviors as they age. Alzheimer’s patients or those with depression also often have behaviors that make it challenging to provide care. Sometimes he or she may speak aggressively or make combative statements. There may be confusion or frequent mood swings. His or her judgment or […]
Building Confidence After a Fall
One of our most common things to watch for when caring for seniors is falling. When it comes to senior loved ones, often they are at greater risk for serious injuries which could result in a prolonged rehabilitation process. Not just that, but there is a lesser-known complication that often times comes from an older […]
Happy New Year
2020 was a tough year for us all. We have been through a global pandemic, wild fires, an exhausting election cycle, and much much more. However, we have made it through. At Home Care Plus we are happy to say that 2020 is over and 2021 is looking very promising. The vaccine for Covid-19 is […]
How to Stay Connected
In the upcoming Holiday Season, staying connected will be more important than ever. With Covid-19 still a concern, many seniors will go without the ability to see loved-ones face to face. While not a perfect substitute for an in-person visit, here are a few ideas on how to stay connected and safe during the […]
October Newsletter
Good Afternoon all! Please take a look at the October newsletter for October 2020! Catch up on happenings with Home Care Plus. October 2020 Newsletter
Tips to Avoid Harmful Drug Reactions and Over Medication in Seniors
On average, people over the age of 65 take over 14 medications a year. That puts them at higher risk of over medication and negative drug side effects. According to the CDC, people over 65 are also twice as likely to go to the emergency room because of a harmful drug reaction and 7 times […]
May is Lupus Awareness Month
Lupus awareness month is observed in May and aims to increase understanding among the general public of what the disease can do and why it’s so key to know the facts. Lupus is an incurable disease, but treatments do exist to make living with it more manageable and improve the prognosis significantly. Lupus is a […]