The Effect of Alcohol as We Age April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. Each year, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence uses this time to increase awareness on the problems of alcohol abuse as well as other issues with alcohol. This is a great time to educate ourselves on the ways that alcohol can truly affect us, especially as we… Read More
Sabrina González Finds Fulfilling Nursing Career at Sonas Sabrina González is from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and has been a pediatric nurse at Sonas Home Health Care for over a year. She has been caring for M.R. since she started working at Sonas. During a typical day with M.R., Sabrina shows up at his home, changes him, gets him ready for school, places him… Read More
Senior Balance Problems Elder Care Brandon FL-Loss of balance can result from a number of diseases and lifestyle choices. It can severely limit a person’s ability to live an independent life. Ultimately, it can lead to a life altering fall that can cause serious injury. Read More
Sharing Caregiving Responsibilities with Siblings Home Care Delray Beach FL-Dividing responsibilities amongst more than one caregiver can help everyone to feel involved in the home care process and also helps to ensure that your loved one’s needs are met. Tackling this task systematically can help make sure that you don’t inadvertently skip anything important. Read More
Signs Aging Parents Need Help Home Care Services Jensen Beach FL-You want your dad to stay in his home for as long as possible. You’ve noticed, however, that his health or stamina is declining and that makes it hard for him to handle routine tasks. There are signs you should look for when determining the need for the help of a home care services provider. Read More
Ear Infections in the Elderly Although ear infections are more common in children than they are in seniors, elderly adults are still susceptible to them. Unlike ear infections that occur in children (which are often minor and clear up quickly), ear infections in seniors are typically a sign of a more serious health problem. If your elder loved one has… Read More
How to Help a Senior After a Fall Home Care in Lakeland FL: If the worst should happen and your loved one falls, here are some tips for handling the situation. Read More
What to Do When Elderly Parents Refuse Help Unfortunately, not all seniors are receptive to the idea of receiving care and may refuse to accept any care efforts. This can be frustrating, but you should not let it dissuade you from doing what is best for your parents. Instead, you should find ways to work through the refusal and get the elderly care… Read More
Graves’ Disease Graves’ disease is an immune system disorder that causes the immune system to attack the thyroid gland. The disorder causes the overproduction of thyroid hormones, which is also known as hyperthyroidism. There are many disorders that can cause hyperthyroidism, but Graves’ disease is a common factor. Thyroid hormones affect various parts of the body, which… Read More
Early Warning Signs and Symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure Elder Care Lakeland FL-As a family caregiver it is important that you are aware of the risks that your elder parent might face as they get older and are prepared to help them manage those risks throughout their later years. This can help them to avoid serious consequences and complications, improving their overall health, and enabling them to live the quality of life that you know that they desire and deserve. Read More
