When Crafts Won’t Cut It: Engaging Activities for Senior Men
For many senior men, who’ve spent a lifetime engaged in a career, family, hobbies and interests, the very thought of settling in for a day of crafting is, at best, undesirable. The answer to uncovering interesting activities for senior men is in first taking the time to dig back into the history of their lives […]
The Importance of Proper Antibiotics Use for Seniors
The times of visiting a health care provider for a routine antibiotic are past, or will soon be. As reported by the CDC, an astounding two million people annually are told they have an antibiotic-resistant strain of disease, and a full 23,000 of them die as a consequence. What’s causing it? Over-prescribing of antibiotics, or […]
Senior Neglect and Elder Abuse Can Happen to Anyone. Take These Steps to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe.
It breaks our hearts to hear stories on the news of vulnerable older adults who have suffered mistreatment and abuse, and maybe it seems like it’s something that will happen to “somebody else” – certainly never to our very own senior loved ones. Nevertheless, up to 5 million seniors in the U.S. are put through […]
Engaging Activities for Older Adults Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
Finding purpose, meaning, and joy in the world all around us is crucial for our wellbeing, and that does not change when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Nevertheless, continuing to remain engaged in hobbies and interests can become difficult, given that it’s very common for those in the early stages of dementia […]
What Is Macular Degeneration?
If your aging relative has been given a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration, it’s likely you’ll have multiple questions and concerns. And you’re not alone; approximately 11 million people in the U.S. have been given the same diagnosis, and that number is anticipated to double by the year 2050. The Butler senior care professionals at […]
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 […]
Keep Elders Safe with These Winter Tips
The months of winter are full of so much beauty: sparkling icicles, powdery white snow, cozy, crackling fires. But it’s also often laden with risks, especially for older individuals. Absolute Companion Care wants to assist you in keeping your older loved ones safe this winter season with the following winter safety tips for seniors: Prevent […]
Ring in the New Year Right with These Healthy Resolutions for Seniors
Don’t you love turning to the first page of that new novel you’ve been wanting to read? There’s a wonderful feeling of anticipation at the beginning of a story, and with the start of the new year, that same level of hopeful excitement settles upon us. Even better, we have some measure of control over […]