Making time for daily fitness is important when you age, it can help both your mental and physical well-being. It is recommended that seniors over the age of 65 exercise anywhere from 75-150 minutes per week depending on the intensity of the exercises. This would mean that you would only need to do about 10-20 minutes of exercise a day…
Did you know that arthritis is the leading cause of disability in America? There are over 100 different types of arthritis, but only a handful are commonly talked about. In the United States alone, there are over 50 million adults and 300,000 children who are suffering from arthritis. Part of our senior assisted living services in Chicago include helping care…
Our senses are extremely important in adding value to our lives, playing a vital role in how we experience the world around us. There’s no denying that senses like our hearing and eyesight get worse as we get older, but that doesn’t mean we should stop taking the necessary steps to better ourselves. As providers of elder care services in…
Since 1927, the American Optometric Association (AOA) has celebrated Save Your Vision Month every March! It is during this time that the AOA calls attention to the importance of eye health and comprehensive eye examinations. Our providers of senior assisted living in Chicago have seen firsthand the effects that poor eyesight has on both individuals and families alike. Here are…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that an estimated 29 million Americans suffer from diabetes. Roughly one-fourth of these people don’t realize that they have diabetes, which is especially worrisome because complications of high blood sugar include a heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and more. Type 2 diabetes is the most common, which is characterized by insulin…
One of the most feared parts of getting older is losing your memory. While forgetfulness is sometimes part of life, there is a difference between standard forgetfulness and dementia. So, how can you tell if your loved one is simply forgetful or showing signs of dementia? Here is what our providers of senior home care in Naperville want you to…
Aging doesn’t have to be a process that you dread every step of the way. While our culture seems to focus on the importance of youth, don’t forget about all of the benefits that come with aging gracefully as well! As providers of senior assisted living in Chicago, we are well-versed in how wonderful the process of getting older can…
As we age, even the simplest of tasks such as cooking or cleaning can become difficult. At Home & Hearth Caregivers, we provide senior assisted living in Naperville to those who need it most, and we can help with these types of services. Meal preparation is a great way to help your loved one feel prepared for the upcoming days.…
The ability to go where you want, when you want, gives a strong sense of freedom. However, aging can change both the body and mind, which may affect driving skills and safety. Deciding when seniors should stop driving is not about waiting for a certain age. It is about noticing the warning signs that show it may be time for…
There’s no denying that as we age, our minds don’t stay as sharp as they once were. As providers of senior home care in Naperville, we are accustomed to doing everything we can to help the elderly exercise and nourish their brains. While we can’t avoid this process altogether, there are techniques that we can employ to slow the process…
