Even as we age, the benefits of exercise far outweigh any barriers faced, and it’s critical for older adults’ overall health to keep up with as active a lifestyle as possible. Although it’s especially challenging for seniors who are bedridden or spend most of their time in a wheelchair to exercise, there’s still a full range of elderly exercise options…
How could something that’s so comforting and relaxing, like a nice, warm bath, be one of the greatest dangers to older adults? The truth is, combining smooth surfaces, slippery shampoo and very warm water creates the perfect storm for a fall risk – one of the most serious risks to older persons. January is set aside as National Bath Safety…
What feels finer than sinking into a warm, relaxing bath at the end of a long, busy day? While a lot of us relish the luxurious comfort that a bath brings, for the elderly, especially those struggling with the challenges of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, it’s certainly not blissful. For many different reasons, such as memory problems, feelings of vulnerability,…
Mom and Dad have been there for you through thick and thin, right up through adulthood. But lately, there’s been a subtle shift in the relationship, as they begin to have more needs themselves due to the effects of aging. You know you need to be there for them; and you’re definitely not alone. Nationwide studies report that a little…
Even though the yuletide season is usually thought of as a time that is joyous, full of visiting those who are nearest and dearest and purchasing gifts, for seniors, it can be anything but merry and bright. A combination of lost loved ones, memories of holidays past, health problems and more can impact seniors with emotions of loneliness and sadness.…
It’s true; all good things must come to an end, and following the most wonderful time of the year comes perhaps the most dreaded time: tax season! If those words make you cringe, Home & Hearth Caregivers, the Chicago suburbs’ top provider of in home care services, is here to shed some light on tax deductions and credits specifically for…
The holiday season is full of celebrations, parties, and gatherings. Nevertheless, for an older loved one, holiday outings require a little extra planning. Follow these pointers from in home care for seniors experts, Home & Hearth Caregivers, to be able to savor fun and relaxed outings with loved ones of all ages this season. Before leaving the home, consider: The…
New Year’s resolutions: we love to create them, and can’t help but break them. Perhaps you’ve been energized to eat better, lose those stubborn five pounds, quit smoking, or exercise more; but life has a way of interfering with our best intentions, especially for family members providing senior care for a loved one in the Chicago area. To make a…
In our previous blog post, we provided some of the many benefits of partnering with a La Grange in home care provider. And although there are some incredible, measurable results for seniors, it all boils down to one simple statement: being at home just feels right. It’s where we’ve created our most precious memories, and it’s where we’re the most…
It’s true: the overwhelming majority of today’s seniors dream of staying at home rather than moving to a nursing home or assisted living facility. And who can blame them? In home care services let seniors continue to experience a sense of safety and security, with the comfort and familiarity of their own home and community. When frailty and other conditions…
