AgingCare's website, the holidays are a time for family get-togethers and activities. During this year’s holiday gatherings, it’s a good time to look for warning signs that an older loved one may need some extra help. Here are several red flags to watch out for. According to a study conducted by the National Alliance of Caregiving in collaboration with AARP,…
According to CDC.gov, it has been recognized for many years that people 65 years and older are at high risk of developing serious complications from flu compared with young, healthy adults. This is in part because human immune defenses become weaker with increasing age. While flu seasons can vary in severity, during most seasons, people 65 years and older bear…
November is National Healthy Skin Month. It’s so important for seniors to take care of their skin because they are more susceptible to skin infection and disease. Here’s a look at preventing serious skin conditions in the elderly. According to ParentGiving.com, it is very important that the elderly care of their skin because they are more susceptible to skin infection…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The good news is that seniors can take steps to delay or prevent type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease to develop in older adults. Here’s a look at diabetes in older people, from types to symptoms to treatment. According to the NIH National Institute On Aging, Diabetes is a serious disease, and it affects many…
November is National Diabetes Month. Diabetes is one of the biggest health issues in the U.S. and affects about 12 million people age 65 and older. Here’s a guide to diabetes in seniors. According to Aging.com, diabetes is affecting even more people as the population grows. As of 2015, the Center for Disease Control says more than 30 million Americans…
One of the biggest challenges when caring for a loved one is figuring out what to do when you or a companion caregiver can’t be with them. The fear of falls and other medical emergencies can be stressful if a loved one is left alone for any period of time. Medical alert systems offer a vital service to those with…
October, 2019. A special announcement involving the family and legacy of Dr. Gene Cohen will be made this Fall, around the upcoming holidays. Assisting Hands Home Care Potomac is working exclusively with Dr. Cohen’s family to release a fun game and memory tool to engage those suffering from Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Since 1994, until his death in 2009, Dr. Gene…
According to eatright.org, as people get older, their bodies have different nutritional needs. From eating more fiber-rich foods to getting enough Vitamin B12 and Calcium, here are some of the special nutrient needs of older adults. Eating right and staying fit are important no matter what your age. As we get older our bodies have different needs, so certain nutrients…
October is Health Literacy Month. Do you know what health literacy means and how it can impact the quality of senior care and overall wellbeing? Here’s a quick guide from health.gov that breaks it all down. Health literacy is the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make…
This article, from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation discusses how BCRF researchers are treating this growing patient population. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While older adults represent the majority of breast cancer patients, there are limited guidelines on how to treat them. Researchers are hoping to change that. Breast cancer is a disease of aging. The median age of…
