Helping Your Loved One Gain Weight
You might read a lot about the negative health effects of being overweight, but if your aging loved one is underweight, she also could be affected by negative health consequences. That’s why maintaining a healthy weight is so important. Some seniors may be underweight because they have always been so, but others become underweight as […]
It’s Shaping Up to Be a Rough Season for Viruses
Several viruses are on the rise this year. RSV is one of them. For most adults, it doesn’t cause more than cold symptoms. For younger children and the elderly, it can be a tough virus to battle. Plus, COVID, the flu, and rhinovirus are also prevalent. Viruses can be harder for an older person to […]
Our Month of Gratitude
In this season of giving thanks, we express our sincere gratitude to those we had the privilege of serving, and to those who helped us make all of it possible. Special thanks to our care team and staff. We appreciate all who went above and beyond what was expected and those who worked extra shifts […]
Caregiver of the Month – October 2022
We are pleased to recognize Roxana Flores as ‘Caregiver of the Month’ for the month of October, 2022. Roxana has demonstrated dedication and commitment to her work with her clients at Adult Alternative Home Care. She is highly praised and extremely well-spoken of by those she provides care for. She has established excellent rapport with […]
Alzheimer’s – Maintaining the Control Center
While there are no definitive preventions for Alzheimer’s disease, studies have shown that everyone can take action against the disease by making certain lifestyle changes. What is Alzheimer’s? According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease that occurs when nerve cells in the brain die. It […]
The Caregiver’s Guide to Self-Care
In order to be a good caregiver, you must first take good care of yourself. Caregiving can be physically and emotionally exhausting, especially for family members who make it a point to care for a loved one. This is because it can also lead to additional pressures, such as financial strain, family conflict, and social […]
When Does Your Senior Need Home Care Help?
Family caregivers often find themselves agonizing over when it’s time to bring in home care for their aging adults. There isn’t one specific answer for every situation, but knowing what signs can indicate that your senior is having trouble can help you to find a plan that works for her. Here are a few of […]
What Might Be Getting in the Way of Your Senior’s Independence?
Your senior may want to remain independent so badly that she starts to make some choices that directly impact her ability to stay independent. Understanding what she’s doing and what might cause her to lose her independence can help you both to turn things around before your elderly family member has an experience that she […]
October is National Physical Therapy Month
Physical Therapy for the Elderly While physical therapy can address many of your body’s mechanical needs, it can also help strengthen your mind. Exercise releases chemicals like endorphins and serotonin that improve your mood. It can also put you in touch with other people, getting you out in the world, reducing any feelings of loneliness […]
Pink October
Breast Cancer Awareness Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form and grow uncontrollably in the breast tissue. Breast cancer occurs mainly in women and rarely in men. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, and although it is quite unlikely to prevent, it is imperative […]
