Older adults may develop health concerns that require more care, yet they still want to remain in their own home. Sometimes there are no family members available to help, and an outside caregiver is needed. At FootPrints Home Care, we’re well equipped to help with...
If you’re looking for a home care service in the Albuquerque-Rio Rancho-Santa Fe region in central New Mexico, there are many options. In-home senior care can be provided by large national companies, locally owned companies, or even private individuals. What are the...
The goal for most seniors and their families is to stay in their home as long as possible, to age in place, perhaps with some assistance as illness or frailty affects his or her ability to independently handle the activities of daily life. But if the time comes that...
You may have heard of Medicare Advantage, an “all in one” alternative to the original Medicare program. Medicare Advantage may have a lower monthly premium but can mean more out-of-pocket costs for the senior. It typically has a fixed network of doctors, hospitals,...
As a middle-aged adult, you may notice signs that your parent is losing strength. One of the primary reasons that muscle weakness develops in the elderly is decreased physical activity. Physically inactive people can lose 3 to 5 percent of their muscle mass each year...