Senior Home Care USA

Signs you’re Aging Parents might need Help

sheila — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:04:12 +0000

Life is truly an amazing gift of its own. But we all have to age with life whether we want to or not. This can be one of the hardest parts in life. There are signs an aging relative may need help that you can look for. Sometimes [...]

What Is Elder Abuse?

sheila — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:49:07 +0000

Everyone knows that it can be difficult to deal with and take care of an aging family member. Dealing with senior citizens is never easy and takes a lot of patience and compassion. Unfortunately, some people at this task and wind up mistreating the elderly. This happens all of the time in home environments, nursing [...]

How to keep Elderly Women and Their Purses safe.

sheila — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:53:28 +0000

We have all seen it. An elderly woman in a store, purse left unattended in the basket while she is looking for cake mixes! This is the easiest way thieves get their hands on purses. Next thing you know she is the victim, has her purse taken, and she is frantic. Her credit cards are [...]

Alzheimer’s Care

sheila — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:58:32 +0000

I have heard this statement so many times, My Mother doesn’t have Alzheimer’s BUT Ask yourself these questions can your mother describe what happened yesterday? Can she remember what she had for breakfast? Most of the time the answers are no. Predicted to be the epidemic of the twenty-first century, Alzheimer’s is a ticking time [...]

Hip Surgery and Care

sheila — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:21:14 +0000

If you missed the first part of Recovery from hip surgery click here http://www.seniorhomecareusa.com/elder-health-issues/prepare-for-hip-surgery/ After Hip surgery Blood Clots and Anticoagulants You may be given a blood thinner to help avoid blood clots in your legs. You might have to take it for three to six weeks depending on the individual situation. Be sure and [...]

Prepare for Hip Surgery

sheila — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:57:44 +0000

Prepare for Hip Surgery Are you or your loved one about to go in for hip surgery? Safety Precautions for Avoiding Falls Most hospitals falls occur the first few days after admission when people may be unsure of their surroundings. Here are some suggestions, which may help prevent falls during your hospitalization. Get out [...]