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Alleviating the Stress of Gifts

The holidays can be a wonderful time of year, yet they can also be stressful. The holiday season brings joy and quality time with loved ones, but with that comes the expectation of gift-giving. For many, purchasing gifts for family and friends can be stressful, but it...

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...

PACE Program for Elderly Care

Senior Health, Senior Home Care

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...

When Elderly Sleep a Lot

Senior Health, Senior Home Care

If you’re helping care for an elderly person, you may notice an increase in the amount of time they sleep. If you are concerned about changing sleep patterns, try to identify what is happening that may cause increased sleep. As you identify possible reasons, it may be...