How to Communicate with Seniors

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Talking to a Senior

How to Communicate with Seniors It is inevitable, everyone gets older and as we do, our bodies and senses change. At times, normal daily activities are challenging and require assistance from a geriatric care nurse or a home health professional. While our loved ones in geriatric care are still capable of having productive conversations and engaging others, there are a couple factors to consider when communicating. First, when communicating with your loved ones, be sure to speak clearly and slowly. As people get older and enter into geriatric care, the […] Read Full Article »

Stroke Education for Geriatric Care

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Geriatric Stroke

Stroke Education for Geriatric Care According to the National Stroke Association (NSA), “Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in America and a leading cause of adult disability. 1” In addition, in the United States, stroke is the leading cause of death, claiming 130,000 lives each year2. It is also the leading cause of long-term adult disability2, which often requires home health therapy or nursing care to some degree. But, did you know that “up to 80% of strokes are preventable? 1” First, what is a stroke? Per the […] Read Full Article »

Staying Busy During Retirement

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Staying Busy During Retirement

After spending a good portion of your life working full time or even part time, it is easy to see how it could be a hard transition to life during retirement. If you are just entering retirement or in the first year after the change, there are plenty of things to do to keep you busy and energized. Have you ever wanted to travel? While some may be fearful of flying, there are plenty of great places to see and things to do that are driving distance or even accessible […] Read Full Article »

Is it Time to Move In?

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home health care

Getting older is just one of those facts of life – everyone does it. In some situations, elderly parents who need geriatrics care or therapy are not able to live alone and care for themselves properly. This often happens after a major medical issue that requires extensive care, therapy and maybe even house calls. You may wonder, Is it time to move in? If you or a loved one find yourself facing this situation and aren’t sure how to navigate, there a few major factors to consider. Health Care Options […] Read Full Article »

Zumba for Geriatric Care

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Zumba for Geriatric Care

Yes, that is spelled correctly – Zumba. If you have never heard of this new fitness dance craze, let me catch you up. Zumba is a group fitness style that includes Latin dance moves to help tone while caring for participants’ cardiovascular health. While there are many young people that enjoy Zumba, there is actually a type of Zumba that is tailored for older participants, which “incorporates dance/fitness routines to Latin and international rhythms but is performed at a lower intensity. ” Not convinced? Many cardio rehabilitation and therapy centers […] Read Full Article »

Making Seniors Feel Special

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home healthcare

Making Seniors Feel Special An unfortunate, unintended consequence of a friend or loved one who has decreased physical mobility or mental health is sadness or depression. They tend to feel left out or disappointed that they are not able to do the activities they used to enjoy. Also, if they have extensive home health house calls or therapy, they may not be able to get together with friends or family like they did in the past. With that said, as a friend, family member or caretaker, there are little things […] Read Full Article »