The Everyday Home Care LLC blog is dedicated to keeping our client community up-to-date and informed on best wellness and overall aging practices. Our article topics range from home care tips and news, senior safety recommendations, Alzheimer’s and Autism support and more. This free information is designed to increase awareness regarding how important quality home care can be in the lives of seniors and aging adults.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 5,437,988 adults in the United States have autism spectrum disorder. Feeling like a part of the community is important for the livelihood and independence of adults with ASD. This is why the organization Autism Speaks has compiled a list of resources to help those diagnosed and their families to better ensure their safety in the community.
“Finding Contentment” is a free podcast series developed by the American Institute of Stress (AIS) in March 2020. The goal of this podcast is to bring new information about stress and stress management techniques to listeners. While the podcast focuses on stress and stress-related issues, it also features interviews with healthcare practitioners, stress experts, and professionals with expertise in stress research and management.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 6.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2021. To help share Alzheimer’s and dementia stories and light the way for others, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit AlzAuthors was founded. The organization’s goal is to make a difference in the lives of those on their own journey with the disease.
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, Osteoporosis is bone disease occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone or both. There are several preventative measures that seniors and aging adults can take early on to avoid a later diagnosis.
In the summer, high temperatures can prevent families from spending time outdoors with their aging or elderly loved ones. Whether indoors or in a cool, shaded area, there are a number of fun summer crafts that lead to fun quality time spent together. This blog post shares a few summer crafts to consider making with a senior you know.
Do you know a senior or aging adult who has difficulty consuming all of the nutrients needed for a healthy diet? While they are not medications, supplements can be used to improve overall health and help manage some health conditions. This blog contains information on a few supplements to consider adding to your diet, or that of a loved one.
Now that it’s officially summer, reminding aging and elderly loved ones of the dangers associated with heat is extremely important. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), aging affects older adults’ ability to respond to heat, resulting in heat-related illnesses. Known collectively as hyperthermia, such illnesses can include heat edema, heat syncope, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Cooking can be a great hobby for seniors to pick up, especially when assisted by a caregiver or loved one to ensure safety. During the summer when the weather is hot, lighter meals full of fruits and vegetables can make for some of the most delicious meals. Consider these four summer recipes from food and entertaining magazine Bon Appétit!
The week of Monday, June 14, 2021 through Sunday, June 20, 2021, leading up to and including Father’s Day, is observed as Men’s Health Week. This annual observance aims to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems in boys and men. Men’s Health Week is also meant to encourage early detection and treatment of these problems.
Summer is a great time to dive into a new book. Whether in paperback or ebook form, enjoying a good book can bring happiness and interest to seniors and aging adults. Plus, reading has long been known to stimulate brain activity and improve overall mental health. According to Goodreads, the world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations, these five books should be on any senior’s summer must-read list.
Seniors who continue to live in the homes they bought in their younger years may be faced with multiple stories and laborious maintenance. Aging can increase risk when completing tasks like walking up a flight of stairs or mowing the lawn. Knowing this, there are a number of measures people can take to ensure their aging loved ones can still live in their homes and remain safe.
Each year, millions of seniors fall victim to a number of different types of fraud or financial schemes, reports the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Most often, seniors become subject to technology, romance, impersonation, lottery, home repair or caregiver scams. Although there are thousands of scam attempts targeting seniors each day, there are ways to help educate and protect your loved ones.
There are a number of nonprofit organizations which serve to assist the aging and elderly adult communities. From helping seniors receive necessary support to assisting with education and training and coordinating companionship, these organizations are working to change the lives of so many individuals for the better. Here are five organizations worth learning about.
Each year, the first Monday in May is recognized as “Melanoma Monday,” as May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. This national day of observance was established by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) to bring about awareness of this deadly type of skin cancer. This is largely due to the organization’s reports that melanoma rates in the United States have been rising rapidly over the past 30 years — doubling from 1982 to 2011.
More than 6 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. The nonprofit organization has reported that Alzheimer’s and dementia deaths have risen 16% in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic. These increased rates of diagnosis and mortality are reasons for the public to become more aware of the numerous, potential warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, documented by the Alzheimer’s Association.
Technology has become a part of most people‘s lives, including seniors and aging adults. As they navigate computers, tablets and cellphones, people in this age group have begun to rely on apps to help them complete tasks, remember obligations, secure safety and maintain general health and wellness. According to the family-oriented website SeniorLiving.org, here are six of the top applications for older adults:
Founded in 2013 by Yale University student Jacob Cramer, Love For Our Elders was inspired by his endless love for his grandparents. Cramer recalls his wonderful memories of his grandparents, and when his grandfather passed he began volunteering at a local seniors living community to honor him. Some of the community residents would share with Cramer that he was their only visitor.
According to a 2016 United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among 11 surveillance sites was 1 in 54 among 8-year-old children. The report also found ASD diagnoses in all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups. The autism advocacy organization founded in 2005, Autism Speaks, established World Autism Month to focus on sharing stories and providing opportunities to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism, fostering worldwide support.
Over a year has passed since the coronavirus pandemic changed the way families are able to safely interact with their aging or elderly loved ones. The World Health Organization has stressed that older people face a significant risk of developing severe illness if they contract the disease. Yet, as vaccinations increase and restrictions are lifted, many family members have questioned if and when they can safely hug their older loved ones.
Maintaining healthy vision is an important element of overall wellness. To highlight the importance of eye health and vision care, the American Optometric Association (AOA) has named March “Save Your Vision Month.” Founded by members of the AOA in 1927, this annual public health observance is meant to reiterate that everyone deserves comprehensive eye care and remind patients to reschedule any eye care exams, which may have been postponed due to COVID-19.
Caregivers can help care for aging adults and seniors in a number of ways. While family members often choose to become the caregiver of their loved one, hiring a thoroughly trained caregiver can make a vast difference in the quality of home care they receive. This is because professional caregivers are provided with continuous training to ensure optimal safety and support.
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted everyone, including seniors and aging adults who receive support from a home care provider. Due to precautions and restrictions, many elements of everyday life have been disrupted causing stress and anxiety. While increased vaccination efforts present a hope of life returning to normal, the need to cope with the stress of the pandemic continues into the immediate future. This article shares ways to help manage the stress associated with COVID-19.
Nutrition is an important element of home care, and since March is National Nutrition Month, this is the perfect month to assess one’s diet and health. This annual campaign was established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to encourage everyone to learn how to make informed food choices and develop healthy eating and physical activity habits. Everyday Home Care realizes there is no single approach to nutrition and health, so it offers custom wellness services. This year’s these is “Personalize Your Plate.,” and this article shares ways to take action toward achieving this goal and becoming more nutritious.
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