Research has shown that feeling lonely seriously impacts physical and mental health. For this reason alone, hiring home care services for seniors may be worthwhile. Caregivers can serve not only as personal care assistants, but also as companions or “senior helpers” for that much-needed human interaction, and partners for errands and in-home activities.
Some people will never need LTC, some will only need it for a short period of time and others will require elderly assistance for many years. Some people will be able to live at home with small amounts of senior care while others may need memory care services.
Alzheimer’s disease is called a family disease, because the chronic stress of watching a loved one slowly decline affects everyone. An effective treatment will address the needs of the entire family.
Telehealth refers to a wide range of services used to deliver healthcare virtually. Telehealth is emerging as a great alternative for non-emergency appointments—sort of like a doctor making a house call without actually coming to your house.
There are two types of vaccines that the CDC recommends for people over 65: the high dose flu vaccine and the adjuvanted flu vaccine. Talk to your healthcare provider to figure out the best option for you.
F: Face drooping. Can the person smile? Is the smile uneven?
A: Arm weakness. Is one arm weak or numb? If the person raises both arms, does one drift down?
S: Speech difficulty. Is the person’s speech slurred? Can they repeat simple sentences you give them?
T: Time to call 911. If the person shows any symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 911. Check the time so you know when the symptoms began.
