Category: Seniors & Health Issues

The American Association of Cancer Research has designated September as Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. Both of these diseases are cancers that affect the blood or bone marrow. By having a month set aside for awareness of these diseases, the hope is to open up more conversations about them, lead to better awareness, and help […]

Addressing incontinence issues is something that many seniors avoid doing because it’s so embarrassing. The right approach can help aging adults get the support they need to deal with such a sensitive subject, however. Personal care at home can help seniors and family caregivers understand incontinence, find and use the right products, and schedule bathroom […]

Navigating the challenges of aging is not for the faint of heart. Managing stress is a big part of aging gracefully, especially while dealing with health complications and other difficulties. Companion care at home can be a valuable resource for seniors who need and want support and companionship while they deal with the stress of […]

February is American Heart Month and now is a great time for seniors and their families to take steps for better heart health. Doing things like changing your diet, exercising, and getting more sleep are all great lifestyle changes to make that will improve heart health in the long run. But there are also things […]

Changes in health come with aging, including changes to things like vision. This is one of those changes that can come on so slowly that it’s difficult to notice at first. The sooner seniors get help with their failing vision, the better. Companion care at home can be a huge help with this process, especially […]

Traumatic brain injuries, also called TBIs, can have a significant impact on individuals of all ages, but seniors are particularly vulnerable due to age-related factors. Understanding as much as possible about TBIs and how they impact seniors is so important for family caregivers. This can also help families to get the right help for their […]

In-Home Care in Phoenix AZ: 20 million older adults have at least one mental health issue. Depression and chronic anxiety are most common.

Vision and eye health are topics that lots of people don’t think about too much until they’re affected by something else. Seniors who aren’t going to eye appointments every year might find that they’re having a lot more difficulty with daily tasks. Personal care at home can help with these tasks and preserve independence for […]

April is Stress Awareness Month and it’s a good time to talk with your senior parent about the stress that they’re under and how you and elder care can help them manage it. Many children don’t realize that their senior parents are under a lot of stress every day because they typically don’t talk about […]

Getting your mom to leave the house and go to social functions is proving impossible. She used to be more comfortable visiting family and attending gatherings with friends, but that’s changed. Have you looked at social anxiety as the reason this is happening? Social anxiety affects about 7% of the population, and it usually appears […]