Keep Elders’ Joints Healthy With These Exercises
Did you know that for each pound of weight we lose, we reduce four pounds of force from our knees, and as many as six pounds from our hips? This is certainly great motivation for everyone to keep active, regardless of age! Especially for older adults, however, who happen to be susceptible to joint pain […]
Put Your Healthiest Feet Forward
Our feet will transport us somewhere around 110,000 miles over the course of our lives – that’s 216,262,500 steps! It’s certainly not surprising that as we age, our feet can begin to experience a range of challenges. Examples of the more widespread senior foot conditions include: Arthritis: Osteoarthritis has an effect on a variety of joints […]
How to Identify and Overcome Senior Sleep Issues
Tossing and turning. Counting sheep. Staring at the clock. If this describes a typical night for your senior loved one, know that he or she is in good company. While seniors require between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night, as many as 50% of older adults report difficulties with falling and/or staying asleep. […]
Is Alzheimer’s Leading to Physical Outbursts in Your Senior Loved One? These Tips Can Help.
Of the many challenging behaviors that can arise in those with Alzheimer’s disease, perhaps the most difficult is physical violence. Even a formerly mild-mannered elder can be prone to outbursts, particularly in the later stages of the disease, resulting from a variety of factors: a loss of self-control and inhibition, emotional distress, physical pain or […]
Holiday Check-Up: Watch for These Warning Signs That Senior Home Care Is Needed
Visiting with family is the hallmark of the holidays. With the kids on break from school and extended time off from work, it’s the perfect opportunity for the generations to come together and celebrate. It’s also, however, the opportune time to assess the health, safety and wellbeing of the family matriarchs and patriarchs. Particularly when […]
Take a Stand Against Senior Falls with These Exercises
Fall prevention: it’s one of the top focuses of healthy aging, since falls are one of the top causes for serious injury and even death in older adults. At Absolute Companion Care, providers of expert home care in Sparks and the surrounding areas, we work hard to ensure the home environment is assessed for fall risks and […]
Absolute Companion Care’s Room by Room Senior Fall Prevention Tips
If your senior loved one is one of the 90% of older adults who chooses to remain at home throughout aging, there are several considerations to ensure the senior’s comfort, independence, and most importantly, safety. It’s a common assumption that if the senior remains at home, particularly if she’s lived there for a number of […]
Helping Seniors Enjoy the Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer Safely
Who doesn’t love the warmer, longer, leisurely days of summer? With family get-togethers and celebrations such as graduations, weddings, holiday parties, and more, many older adults are more active during the summer months. And because it’s easy for seniors to quickly become overheated, it’s important to know how to recognize heat-related health concerns, and to […]
Strategies for Maintaining Independence for Older Adults When It’s Time to Stop Driving
We are a mobile society. The ability to get out at any time, to any place on a whim is one of the most satisfying freedoms we delight in as adults. However, as we age, driving commonly becomes unsafe for a variety of causes, and the time inevitably emerges when a conversation must be has […]
Love Your Heart: Do You Know the Heart Attack Warning Signs?
While the stores are jam-packed with heart-shaped everything in honor of Valentine’s Day, it’s the perfect reminder for all of us to take care of our hearts, and in particular, to be able to recognize the signs of a heart attack and to know exactly what to do if we suspect a senior loved one […]