What to Look For in a Medical Alert System
Also known as “PERS” a Personal Emergency Response Systems are purchased for an aging or ill person who lives alone so that they can get help quickly if needed. That person might be at a risk of falls because due to poor eyesight, memory changes, or other health problems, or be susceptible to a sudden […]
5 Tips to Improve Your Sleep
Many people underestimate the importance of restful, quality sleep. It directly correlates with your physical and mental health. During sleep, your body is working to support brain function and maintain physical health. Inadequate sleep over time can raise your risk for chronic long-term health problems. Improve your sleep with these 5 simple tips:
Hospice Care vs. Palliative Care: Knowing the Difference
While the objective of both hospice and palliative care is pain and symptom relief, the prognosis and goals of care tend to be different. Hospice care is comfort care, for people with a terminal illness and a prognosis of six months or less. Palliative Care focuses on managing the pain, symptoms and stress of a serious illness for […]
Prevent Aging of the Brain
Changes in health on their own don’t explain dementia, but when added all together they may put a strain on brain function. Correcting those problems can help improve cognitive function and prevent dementia. More is being understood about the importance of individual differences in determining illness. Unique genes may predispose individuals to nutritional or detoxification […]
Preventing Caregiver Burnout
Caregivers have jobs that are incredibly rewarding, however they can also be very demanding. Preventing caregiver burnout ensures that the caregiver’s needs are met and that the client can then receive the best care. You cannot pour from an empty cup! Therefore, it is imperative that caregivers prioritize their mental health and needs. These are […]
Hand Pain and Tremors in Seniors
Occasional trembling hands and painful joints can occur at any age, but as you age, the likelihood increases. Some types of hand tremors can be genetic, while some can be caused by diseases like Parkinson’s Disease. Osteo arthritic changes become more common as you age. Even the best medications used to treat tremors and hand […]
Proactive Treatments to Parkinson’s Disease: LSVT BIG
Those with Parkinson’s Disease move and speak differently as the disease progresses, with gestures and actions that become smaller and slower, and their voice becomes softer. The result is a mismatch between what the actions of those with Parkinson’s actually are, and what they perceive. LSVT BIG helps improve the mismatch between what is felt […]
Routine Health Screenings at Community Pharmacies
During the pandemic, many adults either couldn’t get their necessary health screenings completed or avoided them. Now is an opportune time to catch up on your health screenings and make them part of your healthcare routine. Recently your community pharmacies have pharmacists that practice in outpatient settings to perform screenings such as blood pressure, blood […]
Getting Started with Home Care
Many people acknowledge that they need help to be able to remain home and independent. Where do you start? Who do you call? The process that we use at Happier At Home is similar to other companies, and helps us to identify your loved one’s needs. It goes something like this: Find a Happier at […]
6 Myths of Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is one of the most overlooked public health problems in the United States. It is believed that for every one case of elder abuse about five more go unreported. Since a victim may not be able to report abuse, it’s up to others to observe the signs and intervene. Here are the top […]
