8 Healthy Changes Seniors Should Make in Their Lifestyles

Healthy Changes Aging Adults Should Make in Their Lifestyles in Addison, TX
By Gary Hightower, 9:00 am on January 31, 2020
Table of Content1 1. Give Up Harmful Habits2 2. Go for Daily Walks3 3. Focus on Better Sleep Hygiene4 4. Find Ways to Laugh Each Day5 5. Take Up a Challenging Hobby6 6. Make the Home Safer7 7. Learn to Relax8 8. Check in with Someone Every Day Making healthy…

Ways for Your Aging Loved One to Handle Persistent Pain

How Aging Adult Can Handle Persistent Pain
By Gary Hightower, 9:00 am on January 17, 2020
Table of Content1 Correct Nutritional Deficiencies2 Use NSAIDs3 Assess for Depression4 Consider Chiropractic Care Pain management can be challenging for seniors. They often have multiple health conditions and take various prescription medications that can have side effects. After a comprehensive examination, your aging loved one’s physician will develop a treatment…

2020 is the Best Year to Start Working in Home Care: Here are 3 Reasons Why

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By Gary Hightower, 9:00 am on December 9, 2019
Table of Content1 You’re an individual.2 You make a difference.3 You’re a hero. Are you ready to make 2020 the year you begin working in senior home care as a caregiver? As a senior caregiver, you would be directly working with seniors who need assistance in performing the daily activities…

Helping Your Senior Loved One Feel Included During the Holidays

How to Help Your Senior Loved One Feel Included During the Holidays
By Gary Hightower, 9:00 am on November 26, 2019
Table of Content1 Remember the Past Traditions2 Create New Holiday Traditions3 Virtual Holiday Inclusivity  Families everywhere are already feeling the joy and cheer of the holiday season approaching, and they’re starting to plan all the parties and gatherings! But this season, don’t forget to help your senior in senior care…

Senior Health: Is the Keto Diet Safe for Seniors?

Senior Keto Diet
By Gary Hightower, 9:00 am on November 11, 2019
So you’ve been hearing all about the latest fad diet, where people are cutting out carbs and sugar left and right and successfully lose weight – The is the keto diet! The craze has been so widespread that you may even be thinking about giving it a try for yourself….

Going the Distance: How to Care for a Senior Parent Who Lives Far Away

Senior Parent Who Lives Far Away
By Gary Hightower, 10:15 am on October 24, 2019
Table of Content1 Assess the situation and know your options.2 Get organized and automated.3 Keep in touch. Often times, it can be a huge challenge to care for your senior parents. But if you have senior parents who live far away that you’re caring for – that can present a…

Connecting Generations: How Young People are Helping Older Adults Stay Social

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By Gary Hightower, 10:20 am on October 10, 2019
Most of the younger generations, like iGen, Generation Z, Millennials, and Generation X, will tell you how simple it is to use technology…for them! Unfortunately, our senior citizens often struggle to keep up with advancements and can get left behind. But hope is not lost! These younger generations, particularly those…

Legal Documents You Need for Your Parent in Senior Care

By Gary Hightower, 10:23 am on September 26, 2019
Table of Content1 Advanced Directive2 Living Will3 DNR & DNI4 Power of Attorney5 Will and/or Trust If you currently have a parent in senior care, or if you will soon, then you’re going to want to familiarize yourself with several necessary legal documents. Take a look below at the documents…

Planning for End of Life Care: How to Start the Conversation

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By Gary Hightower, 10:28 am on September 15, 2019
Table of Content1 Talk About It2 Put Everything in Writing3 Don’t Wait Having the discussion about end of life care planning can be a difficult one but talking about it now can give you peace of mind, as well as your senior and the whole family. While it is a…

Home Care Options for Seniors with Disabilities

Options For Seniors and Home Care With Disabilities
By Gary Hightower, 10:30 am on August 26, 2019
Do you have a senior between the ages of 65 – 74? 25% of seniors this age live with a disability, bringing a whole new set of challenges to the aging process. But at Home Care Assistance, we want to make sure you know about home care options that can…

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