Holding the title of caregiver for an aging loved one comes with immense responsibility. One way to help you properly care for your loved one is by hiring a home health aide from a reputable home healthcare agency. Home health aides help individuals with day-to-day tasks, such as bathing, dressing, cooking, cleaning, and taking medications. They give your loved one the freedom of living in their own home while receiving the care they need when they need it.
Most Americans celebrate “Mother’s Day” and “Father’s Day,” but few know the summer season hosts an equally-important honor that is inclusive of all aging folks. August 21st is “World Senior Citizen’s Day.” It was first declared by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 and is worthy of special consideration. After all, older citizens contribute much to their communities and nation, but their work often goes unnoticed.
When it comes to elderly adults and their families, falls are a common concern. In fact, falling has become a leading cause of injury-related death in older people - those 65 and above. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that as many as 3 million US adults end up in a hospital’s emergency room due to falls every year. This startling statistic shows how common falling has become for the elderly.
July is an important month in American society since it hosts the country’s Independence Day holiday. And while liberty is often viewed in social and political contexts, it also factors into peoples’ lives on an individual level. In particular, the topic of personal independence is of great concern to older folks who struggle to care for themselves.
Though COVID-19 affects everyone regardless of their age, older people are more susceptible to catching the virus. Older adults, 60 years and above, with pre-existing medical conditions, such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, or lung disease, are more likely to get severely infected by COVID-19 than other age groups. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that we take special care of them and make them feel comfortable and stress-free amidst the ongoing global pandemic.
It’s no secret people can fall into lifestyle habits that are hard to break. But older folks are especially likely to get stuck in their ways and even more so when it comes to adopting new, helpful technologies. Unfortunately, those who do often suffer from poorer quality of life and compromised health and safety.
If there is one thing that every person should do, regardless of how old they are, it is to exercise. Men, women, youngsters, and the elderly should all engage in physical activity to stay fit and steer clear of diseases. However, exercising regularly and eating a well-balanced diet becomes much more important as one gets older. Regular physical activity provides older individuals with a more robust immune system, improved mental well-being, healthy cognitive function, and fine-tuned motor skills.
“National Nurses Week” has long been celebrated in the United States every year from May 6th to May 12th. But as with many things since the onset of COVID-19, the event has been modified in 2021. This year, many organizations are commemorating all of May as “National Nurses Month” to properly highlight the contributions of nurses across the country.
The reason carbon monoxide is considered a silent killer is because it’s odorless and colorless. Many people have no idea that it is present in the air, however, it’s lethal.
Many people struggle to manage stress in their daily lives. Between work, family, and financial burdens, life is full of various pressures that often result in feelings of anxiety. And with the modern world’s fast pace and interconnectivity, people are probably even more prone to stress now than in days past.
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