Health Baselines

Home Care, Senior Health

As you age, it’s important to keep track of certain things related to your health to ensure you live a long, happy, healthy life and can live independently at home for many years. You can establish health baselines with your doctor as you approach retirement; that...

Managing Arthritis

Senior Health, Senior Home Care, Senior Safety

Arthritis may be a common problem among older individuals, especially the elderly; however, it does not have to be as taxing on the body as one may think. There are many steps that can be taken to manage arthritis and help alleviate the symptoms. About 1 in 4 adults...

Quality of Life for Seniors

Home Care, Senior Health, Senior Home Care

As senior adults continue to age, they often become homebound and their quality of life is affected. Once they no longer drive, many lose the independence to come and go, to see friends, to attend church or other events, or even enjoy the outdoors. That sense of being...

Container Gardening for the Elderly

Home Care, Senior Health, Senior Safety

Many of today’s elder generations grew up with a garden, even if they lived in a town or small city. During World War II, Victory Gardens were very common; vegetables, fruit and herbs were grown to help each family provide its own food instead of relying on others...

The Benefits of Gardening

Home Care, Senior Health

Gardening is one of the healthiest hobbies people of all ages can develop but can be especially beneficial to those 55 and older. There are many benefits to gardening; vitamin D, strength building, better sleep habits, and provides a way to give back to your...