As we age, vision impairment is one of the most common physical losses. Many eye conditions that cause sight loss and blindness are insidious and aren’t diagnosed until extreme measures are necessary. Vigilance about your senior’s eyesight is important to…
Contrary to what is happening right now with the coronavirus pandemic, the world’s senior citizen population is projected to triple sometime this year. Traditional family structures have evolved to the point that many elderly people end up alone in empty…
It’s scary out there right now. Life as we know it has essentially come to a standstill, something America hasn’t experienced since the last world war. Moving about your community and seeing darkened windows of restaurants, bars, and other go-to…
As we continue to actively monitor the progression of COVID-19 the health and safety of our clients and caregivers remains our top priority. We are following updates and guidance from the CDC, as well as state, local and county authorities,…
Early information out of China, where COVID-19 first started, shows that some people are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness. This includes: Older adultsPeople who have serious chronical medical conditions like: Heart disease, Diabetes, Lung disease…
Family Matters In-Home Care is committed to keeping our clients and caregivers safe while navigating through the current outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). We're sharing information today to help explain what COVID-19 is all about, how to protect…
Many seniors face inadequate nutrition. The effects of being undernourished or malnourished can be dangerous, so it is important to recognize signs of nutritional issues in aging loved ones. Common Challenges to Seniors’ Nutritional Health Typically, nutritional issues are associated…
Ironically for many older people, a good night’s sleep can be like an elusive dream. They have trouble falling asleep and even if they do, they wake up after only a few hours. Making matters worse is daytime fatigue that can…
In the United States, approximately 40% of people over the age of 65 experience age-related memory impairment. Memory and mental health are closely connected. Helping seniors stay sharp can also improve their quality of life. Top Strategies for Maintaining a…
Remember playing around with Silly Putty when you were a kid? (Maybe you still do; it’s a fun toy!) A similar kind of putty is available to assist in strengthening hand muscles and it is a very valuable and efficient…