Senior Care Blog

Seniors and Isolation

Isolation can lead to loneliness and a decrease in mental and physical ability. However, isolation is not inevitable and there are many ways to combat isolation as we age.

Aging Seniors and Healthy Nutrition

As we age, our bodies start to change. Our autoimmune system isn’t as strong, our bones get fragile, we get sick faster and our memory starts to fade. Nutrition is a key ingredient to keeping your body the best it can be.

How to Reduce the Risk of Falls

When your elderly loved ones reach a certain age, it’s important to pay closer to their daily routine to make sure that they are still living safely. This often includes checking in with them about their diet, exercise routine, and making sure that they are prescribed the proper medication.

When to Seek Medical Advice for Elderly Parents

One of the most common questions asked in the geriatric industry is not how to begin care, but when to begin care. At what point do common symptoms of the everyday cold or illness begin to require more in-depth attention?

How to Diagnose as a Layperson – “Does My Mom Have Dementia?”

In order to tell if your parents’ new behavior could be signs of dementia, it’s important to know what to look for. There are a few basic symptoms that will help you determine if you need to seek professional advice.

Wandering and Dementia

When a person begins to wander, it is essential that they are not left unsupervised. For more information on how to keep someone with dementia safe, please contact Senior Alternatives.

Dealing with Resistance – Convincing a Parent to Accept Help

For many of our elderly parents, the idea of bringing in outside care to assist with daily life is a foreign concept. Resistance is a natural and expected response to the idea that they have reached the point of needing help.

Symptoms of a Heart Attack

The warning signs for a heart attack are not the same for everyone. Many heart attacks can start slowly with mild or no pain. In this blog, we will explore how the symptoms differ for men and women, and what to do if you experience these symptoms.