Senior Care Blog

Making exercise a regular part of life is a challenge for people of any age. We never seem to have enough time to fit in a workout.

Home is our sanctuary; it’s where we feel most comfortable, even during the more trying times in our lives. That’s why so many older adults are choosing to age in place in the comfort of home today.

Humans are social creatures, so it seems obvious that maintaining an active social life is good for the body and mind. Now, scientific studies are backing up that intuition, revealing that social activities for seniors boosts the health of your brain and your body.

Staying social can be a challenge for older adults, especially those who are homebound or have limited mobility.

When we try to do too much for seniors, we can end up depriving them of a sense of purpose in life and making them feel robbed of their senior independence.

Living with lung disease, specifically COPD, presents older adults with some unique challenges. From increased risk of infections like pneumonia and the flu to swelling in the extremities to emotional challenges like anxiety and depression, COPD is a complicated chronic illness that requires constant care. The good news is that small adjustments to your lifestyle can reduce flare-ups and make a big impact on quality of life.

Monitoring glucose levels, checking and rechecking blood pressure, and keeping tabs on food consumed—these are just a few of the ongoing daily activities necessary to manage diabetes.

The holiday season offers the wonderful opportunity for families to spend some quality time with their older loved ones.

Keeping seniors safe at home is the goal of our Concord home care team, and there are often sensitive issues that can cause safety and health problems in the home. Hoarding is a delicate, psychological issue that affects many senior loved ones, and oftentimes, people do not understand or know how to deal with hoarding properly.