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Container Gardening for the Elderly

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...

Shoes for the Elderly

Senior Health, Senior Home Care, Senior Safety

Shoes are an important part of everyone’s clothing, especially for the elderly. Properly fitting shoes can also help in the prevention of falls. Harvard Medical School has estimated that an estimated 18,000 Americans die each year after being injured from a fall. As...

Insomnia in Senior Adults

Home Care, Senior Health, Senior Home Care

Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by having difficulty either falling asleep or staying asleep. It’s estimated that 10 to 30% of adults live with insomnia; those age 60 and above are more prone to insomnia. Seniors are at a higher risk. Our internal circadian...

Anxiety in the Elderly

Home Care, Senior Health, Senior Home Care

As the adult child or caregiver for an elderly person, you’re likely paying attention to any changes in their physical, mental or emotional well-being. One change that you may see in them is increasing worry or fear; anxiety is an issue for many aging seniors. There...

Preventing Falls

Senior Health, Senior Home Care, Senior Safety

Tripping over something can be dangerous to all of us, but for the elderly, falls can be a devasting event. Preventing falls should be a priority for every senior, especially those still living in their own home. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) says that one in...