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 […]
Preparing for Virtual Visits
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare practices are implementing virtual visits. What are virtual visits? They are telemedicine visits using audio or video conferencing apps to connect patients with their care providers online. Using video with these visits make this as much like an in-person office visit as possible. A huge bonus in convenience but […]
Salt Substitutes to Reduce Blood Pressure
Reducing your blood pressure is important for the 1 out of 2 adults in the US that have hypertension. Lifestyle changes are often spoke of in attempting to reduce blood pressure. Things like losing weight, exercising, eating healthy, reducing stress, and reducing salt in your diet. But the use of salt substitutes should be considered. […]
Addiction in the Elderly
It’s widely believed that substance abuse and addiction in the elderly is a hidden epidemic. Even if they have no history, it should be taken seriously because substance abuse, especially in the elderly, can exacerbate health problems. In 2016, 19.3% of older adults in the country filled at least one opioid prescription, and 7.1% had four […]
Checking In On New Year’s Resolutions
We all have the best intentions to stick to New Year’s resolutions, but so often these resolutions drop off quickly. Why not make it part of your routine to have a half-year check-in? Did you write down your goals, write down your plan to achieve them, and journal throughout the year? This will help to […]
Extra Help This Summer With Care Advocates
Traveling this summer and concerned about leaving your loved one? Oftentimes families of older loved ones live out of town away from where they may be able to assist. A Care Advocate can provide peace of mind that your loved one is getting the attention he or she needs and help to prevent a crisis […]
Preparing to Age in Place
Most elderly people wish to remain independent as they age, and along with that the desire to remain in their home. The mere thought is not enough, one needs to create a roadmap to do so. However, most don’t realize the preparation required past having a home to stay in. We’ve broken down the […]
