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...
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...
Osteoporosis
The Business of Healthy Bones When we think of our bones and the skeletal system in general, we think of words like, hard, strong, or solid. While we realize bones can be broken (6.8 million broken bones are reported each year), we often take for granted that bones...