A good diet is important at any stage of life, but healthy eating is essential as we age. Aging comes with a variety of bodily changes, including deficiencies in certain nutrients. Lack of adequate nutrition leads to poor health outcomes and a decrease in quality of life. This article explores our nutritional needs as we grow older. We…
When it comes to the hurricane season, South Carolina is one of the most vulnerable states in the nation. Obviously, coastal communities are the ones most in danger. However, inland areas are not immune to tropical storm events. Such weather conditions can produce high winds leading to damage to homes, power outages, fallen trees blocking…
A special needs child is a term applied to any child with a physical or learning disability or a behavioral or emotional disorder. And sometimes such a child might have more than one type of limitation. Many special needs children have no verbal communication or are very limited in this area. This means that parents…
If you have aging parents, the big dilemma is how best to care for them. Should they move in with you or will they be better off in an assisted living facility? Many older adults have families that provide some level of care and support, but in many cases this informal care can turn out…
Watch for the Signs; Care needs change when they pertain to a senior or loved one with physical challenges. Don’t become complacent, but observe for indications that it is time to reinforce or adapt caregivers to meet their evolving care needs. Ignoring signs or failure to adjust accordingly could result in an accident or injury…
Many seniors and their loved ones worry and fret over how to pay home care providers, with some assuming that they don’t have the resources to pay for this much-needed service when the time comes. Many seniors that need assistance rely on a family member, usually unpaid, to help them out quite regularly. There are…
As a home health worker cares for his or her client, a certain bond will begin to develop. This bond will occur naturally, but if you specify that you want companionship when you hire a home health aide for a family member, this bond should develop quicker. In addition to their healthcare-related duties, home…
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