Why Sleep Needs Change with Age

Home Care, Senior Health, Senior Home Care, Senior Safety

It’s fairly common for our sleep patterns to change as we continue to grow older. The common saying “sleeping like a baby” doesn’t hold true for senior adults. Sleep is a vital part of daily life. And when our sleep patterns change, it’s not an easy adjustment. Some...

Flu Season is Here

Senior Health, Senior Home Care

Flu season appears out of nowhere each year. Being prepared for flu season is always a good idea, especially for people at a higher risk for more serious infections, such as seniors and those with underlying health issues. At FootPrints Home Care, we take the health...

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...

Managing Medications

Senior Health, Senior Safety

Senior adults are often prescribed multiple medications by their physician to address the illnesses and issues of aging. Yet some seniors do not take the medications as directed. The US Department of Health and Human Services estimates that 55% of the elderly don’t...