Summer Safety: Know the Signs of Heat Stroke in the Elderly
During the long, cold winter, we enthusiastically anticipated the heat of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and allow the warm breezes to blow through the house! However, now that we are in the midst of the dog days of summer, it is necessary to take precautions and know the signs […]
Summer Heat Safety Tips for Older Adults
The longer days of summer mean extra time for swimming, family cookouts, gardening, and all of those other wonderful seasonal pursuits. Yet it also means an increased risk for a variety of health concerns for senior citizens, who happen to be more susceptible to heat-related complications such as: Heat syncope (faintness/dizziness) Heat cramps Heat edema […]
Enjoy These Top Summer Activities for Seniors
While kids certainly look forward to summer break and all of the fun it involves, summertime doesn’t have to lose its excitement as we age! New Hampton, NH caregivers at Live Free Home Health Care, providing the highest quality in home health care New Hampton offers. We love helping older adults enjoy life to the […]
Top Strategies for Helping Seniors Safely Enjoy the Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer
What’s not to love about love the warmer, longer, leisurely days of the summer season? With family get-togethers and festivities such as graduations, weddings, holiday gatherings, and more, many seniors are more active through the summer season. And since it’s easy for older adults to rapidly become overheated, it’s crucial to know how to recognize […]
Keep Seniors from Heat-Related Dangers with These Summer Safety Tips
Since we’re now deep into the dog days of summer, the longer periods of daylight, increased humidity and higher temperatures can swiftly have an effect on the health of seniors. As hundreds of people in the U.S. die every summer from heat-related conditions, and most of those are older adults, it is vital to take […]
Senior Health: Tips for Managing Allergies Safely
It’s finally summer! Now that the long, cold winter and wet springtime are over, we can at last get outside. For older loved ones, getting out into the fresh air, sunshine, and beauty of nature is extremely important for both physical and mental health. Unfortunately, however, it can trigger seasonal allergies. And this is just […]
How to Handle a Decrease in Appetite in a Senior Loved One
You have just made a huge batch of Mom’s special chili recipe. The house smells yummy, and you cannot wait to eat. However, while you are enjoying not just the taste but the memories the meal invokes, Mom is simply stirring the food around in her own bowl. And it’s not the first time. Recently […]
Know the Most Common COPD Triggers to Watch For
We’ve waited all winter for March! At long last, the days are growing longer and we can begin to feel the promise of spring in the air. For a person with COPD, there is additional cause to celebrate the seasonal shift. Dry, cold air is one of a number of COPD triggers to watch for, […]
Safety Tips for Traveling with an Alzheimer’s Patient
After spending considerable time in social distancing and isolation, this summer may lead you more than usual to want to go to visit friends and family, or even to simply experience a change of scenery and a few enjoyable activities. And if you provide care for a family member with Alzheimer’s, having a senior loved […]
MS Fatigue Got You Dragging? Check Out These Tips
According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 80% of people with MS have fatigue. In these summer days of July, MS-related fatigue is often aggravated by the heat and humidity and tends to get worse as the day goes on. The good news is that there are steps one can take to fight MS-related fatigue […]