Insights
30 Nov Parkinson’s: 8 Must Know Risk Factors and Prevention Tips
Reduce your risk of getting Parkinson’s disease by understanding the contributors of the disease and considering prevention strategies for seniors and older adults.
28 Nov 10 Tips to Better Senior Respiratory Health
Breathe a little easier by supporting lung support and function in older adults.
26 Nov 7 Signs of Elder Abuse and How to Help in Pennsylvania
Spot the signs of abuse in seniors and learn what resources are available. It is a sad reality that elder abuse occurs on a regular basis in America. Elder abuse is widespread and impacts everyone in our society. One out of nine elders suffers abuse in...
26 Nov 8 Innovations For Improving Lives of those with Dementia and Alzheimer’s and their Caregivers
The latest figures suggest one in four hospital beds are occupied by people with dementia – and 20 percent of these admissions are due to preventable causes such as falls, dehydration and infections.
23 Nov Do Pennsylvania Caregivers Need To Be Certified?
ffAre you interested in being a caregiver in Pennsylvania? Learn about caregiver responsibilities. Plus, find out if caregiver certification such as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nurse Aide is a requirement in Pennsylvania. We discuss how certification can expand one's job responsibilities and enhance their careers. Finally, we talk about where caregivers can work in and around Philadelphia.
22 Nov Caregiver Burden and Stress: Understanding It and 8 Tips to Overcome It
Caregiver stress and burden (also known as caregiver burnout) can be characterized by mental, physical, or emotional exhaustion. It generally stems from a person neglecting their own emotional or physical health because they are focused on providing caregiving support for an ill, injured or disabled loved one. We discuss practices for family caregivers to fight off caregiver burden and stress and tips to overcome it.
21 Nov 8 Home Safety Tips To Keep Seniors Secure And Independent At Home
In this article, we discuss a variety of home safety tips that can be implemented by seniors and their loved ones and families. These measures can help keep a senior loved one safe as well as maintain their independence at home.
17 Nov Private duty home care in Philadelphia, PA: A guide
Our guide helps you understand what private duty home care, or private pay home care, is. Plus, we go into detail about other caregiver questions and answers you may have such as costs and coverage options in this comprehensive guide.
