Have you ever wondered what exactly makes A-positive blood different from O-negative blood? Here is a quick tutorial from your trusted home care agency on blood types. All blood contains the same elements, but not all blood is the same. Human blood has red blood cells to carry oxygen. Plasma is the watery stuff that […]
Varicose veins are unsightly, and sometimes painful, but these bulging veins are also associated with sores, known as venous stasis ulcers. These venous ulcers are the most common cause of sores on the legs, affecting about one percent of the population in the United States. Venous ulcers usually start as a dull ache or pain […]
As we get older it is important to stay in good health so that we can enjoy our later years in life worry-free. Eating a balanced diet will go a long way toward helping you stay healthy and get the vitamins and nutrients you need. This can sometimes be difficult to do due to problems […]
As you get older you begin to pay closer attention to your personal care plan for your later years. Ideally, we would all be able to live on our own for as long as we want, but the truth is that we can get the quality of care we need by turning to an assisted […]
As Baby Boomers age, we are seeing an incredible growth in the number of people in a given age group at any one time. In fact, there are now more Americans that are at least 65 years of age than at any other time in our nation’s history. This can have a number of impacts […]
For most of us, driving means freedom and independence. Understandably, surrendering one’s car keys and making the decision not to drive anymore can feel like a painful loss of independence for many seniors. But, as we age, cognitive functioning and reaction times can slow, impairing our ability to drive safely, and potentially endangering ourselves and […]
Almost everyone shudders when they hear the words “assist with finances.” No one wants to step on anyone’s toes, but when your loved ones become older and needs help with the daily tasks of paying bills on time, it is time to step in. Rather than making it a stressful situation, there are a few […]
When your loved one needs elderly home care, there are many choices to consider. The first and most important step is determining the level of help that is needed. Ask yourself does your loved one need: Sporadic care a few hours a day Full time help during the day until family returns at night 24-hour, […]
