Managing Vertigo in Seniors
Chronic Conditions If your parent has been complaining about the room spinning or feeling unsteady on her feet, she might be suffering from vertigo. Vertigo is a symptom of various things that could be occurring in a person’s body and...
5 Tips to Make Help More Appealing to Your Senior
Communication Bringing up the idea of extra help to your senior might get you a surprisingly negative reaction from her. That doesn’t mean she doesn’t need help, of course, but it does mean that you need to approach the conversation...
Creating a Safe Space for Seniors with Memory Diseases
Golden Heart Scottsdale News In creating a safe space for someone with a memory disease, here are a couple of things you should keep in mind. Routine is good. If we can keep the care receiver in a routine of doing very similar things on a daily...
Keeping the Senior Mind Active
Brain Games Memory loss is a normal part of becoming older, but it doesn’t always mean you’re at risk for developing Alzheimer’s or another kind of dementia. There are many things you or a loved one can do to...
The Importance of Fall Prevention for Seniors
Golden Heart Scottsdale News Hello Community, A very important thing in our lives is fall prevention. A lot of people don’t realize falls is the leading cause of death in seniors over 65. I just read an article that really discussed the importance...
Hospice of the Valley Visits Golden Heart Senior Care Scottsdale
Golden Heart Scottsdale News We had a speaker in our office the other day from HOV. I would like to thank SS for taking the time to come to help us understand how we can better serve their clients and represent their company as we work for them...
How Does Senior Home Care Keep Your Senior Safer?
Home Safety One of the biggest benefits of bringing in senior home care for your family member is knowing that she is going to be safer than she would be if she were alone. But how do home care providers make life safer for your...
Caring for a Loved One with Dementia
Golden Heart Scottsdale News Hello Dementia Community. As we all learn to care for a loved one with dementia, information can help us understand the why’s that we do not understand. It is important to understand that dementia is a condition of the...