Age affects pretty much every part of the body at one time or another to some extent, and seniors often have other unique concerns as well. Still, there are ways to counteract or address the effects of aging and live a happy, rewarding, and productive life. Here are seven specific habits that can help seniors age well and achieve this…
As a family caregiver, you should be alert for signs your senior loved one’s care plan needs adjusting. Over time, changes in your loved one’s physical and mental health may lead to a need for overnight care. Here are a few signs your aging parent may need around-the-clock care. Nighttime Waking Becomes Common Insomnia is fairly common among seniors, and…
By the time adults get into their 70s, overall health and wellbeing can vary. Some individuals within this age group are completely healthy, others have multiple health issues, and many fall somewhere in between. Regardless of what's going on health-wise, there are many things people in their 70s can do every day to maintain physical, mental, and emotional health. Here…
Older adults often complain they don’t sleep as well as they did when they were younger. Your senior loved one’s poor sleep habits may also mean you’re waking up frequently throughout the night. Understanding why your loved one’s sleep habits change with age can help you begin to come up with solutions so everyone can get enough rest. Shorter Sleep…
As the number of people testing positive for novel coronavirus increases around the world, it's normal to worry about your senior loved one. Seniors are at greater risk for becoming seriously ill from COVID-19 due to their weaker immune systems. Families who care for aging loved ones need to take precautions to help them stay safe. 1. Stock Up on…
During this difficult time, we are grateful for reasons to celebrate, so without further ado, Home Care Assistance of Williamsburg is celebrating Barbara B. as our “Caregiver of the Month”! ? Barbara has been an HCA employee for over one year and a caregiver for over 10 years. ✨WOW!✨ We are so grateful to have such a committed member of our team,…
It can be difficult to care for a senior loved one with dementia because of the changes in behavior that tend to occur over time. In some cases, a dementia-related condition like Alzheimer's disease can contribute to changes that are unexpected or out of character for your loved one. Although behavioral changes related to dementia usually aren't preventable, there are…
The thought of not working and spending every day watching television, vacationing, and sleeping in is great until it happens, which is why adjusting to retirement is difficult for many seniors. Below are some common post-retirement concerns for American seniors and tips to handle each issue. 1. Memory Loss Cognitive decline is sometimes part of the aging process, but there…
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There are several ways pollution can impact a person’s health, especially someone of an older age. The team at Richmond Home Care Assistance has put together an infographic going into detail about the various ways pollution can potentially affect aging adults. If you have a senior loved one who is living with a serious illness and needs help managing daily…
Some seniors develop dementia while living with Parkinson's, but it’s not inevitable. Your elderly parent can take steps to lower the risk of dementia and reduce symptoms associated with Parkinson's. Below are some of the reasons seniors with Parkinson's are at higher risk for dementia and how to handle each issue. Symptoms Dementia is one of the symptoms associated with…