Long-term Care

There’s a new phenomenon circling through the aging healthcare community: those who are living with dementia are finding a new lease on life through pet therapy. By spending time with a furry friend, patients are reaping massive health and wellness benefits.The following are just a few benefits of pet therapy! Improved Mood Being around small animals can cause an improved…

April showers may bring May flowers; Yet, for those that live with seasonal allergies, those May flowers can bring a whole bunch of pollen! For seniors living with seasonal allergies, pollen season is especially triggering to the sinuses. The following are a few tips and tricks for seniors and caregivers alike in search of a pain free way to enjoy…

According to a University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) study, over 40% of seniors regularly experience feelings of loneliness. Yet, just because seniors are entering into their golden years, does not always mean they have to live with feelings of loneliness. The following will look at five easy ideas to help quell loneliness in seniors. Enlist the help of a…

A recent youtube video went viral in which phone call center scammers were delivered revenge in the form of glitter bombs. While fighting scammers with glitter bombs can be fun, it is imperative to also teach potential victims about phone scams. The demographic that is most at risk of these scams are seniors aged 65 and up. Every year, nearly…

It seems with the dawn of the smartphone, there has been a growing threat sweeping the nation: phone scams. These fake calls are initiated to disrupt the day and separate unknowing victims from their money. Conversely, these scams are often targeted at the elderly. By spreading awareness, you can protect your loved one from these potential scammers.The following are four…

Throughout many of our aging loved ones, there is a silent danger lurking. Although it may not express itself, it can strike at any time. The danger is senior loneliness, and it is a problem that must be addressed. It is a known fact within the home care community: older adults are more likely to experience loneliness and social isolation.…

When it comes to disinformation, there is no demographic more vulnerable than the elderly. A 2019 study conducted by Princeton found that “users over 65 shared nearly seven times as many articles from fake news domains” than their younger counterparts. The study showed that the findings were correlated solely through age. Contrary to popular opinion, it was not skewed to…

There are a couple of options you can consider when it comes to caring for your elderly relatives. One of the most common solutions is a nursing home, but there are certain cons that you need to keep in mind. Nursing homes are (usually) safe, secure, and comfortable places that provide quality care for your elderly relatives, but it’s not…

To become an LPN, a student must go through several years of training to get the certifications and license that they need. They take in-depth courses on subjects such as biology, first aid training, nutrition and human development. LPNs must learn how to properly take care of healthy, sick and injured elderly patients. Since they are high-risk patients an LPN…