Communicating with a loved one who has trouble hearing
Nearly 33 percent of those over the age of 60 have trouble hearing. As one ages, hearing loss is often not preventable or reversible. A loved one who has trouble hearing could have a difficult time performing daily living tasks or even keeping themselves safe. Perhaps...
Modern Independence: How to keep your loved one home and safe
For many generations, staying home late in life meant having a live-in assistant. Today's technology, however, gives your loved one more options to continue living independently at home. Here's a quick look at some of the best options that, coupled with help from a...
Common Scams Targeting Seniors
At FootPrints Home Care, we take to heart that younger generations have a duty to protect the most vulnerable members of society against criminal predators. It’s an unfortunate fact that criminals sometimes view seniors as easy targets because they typically have high...
Improve Your Memory: Superfoods for the Brain
While dementia is not fully understood, researchers have found that there is a link between what you eat and your risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Some researchers believe that if you have an elderly loved one, you can help them prevent, or...
Exercise Ideas for Seniors
Many of us tend to overindulge in tasty treats during the holidays. At FootPrints Home Care, we know from personal experience how easy it is to forget your diet when someone is cutting a slice of pie for a special occasion. Don’t settle for hiding extra pounds under a...
Boutique Care Services
Partnering with Facilities As in-home care providers, we bring peace of mind to the families we serve in the comfort of their own homes. What some don’t realize is that we also serve clients in independent living facilities. This program is called our Boutique Care...