Sexual desires do not necessarily go away once a person has reached age 65. These feelings are natural and should be explored so long as they are approached in a healthy manner. Tucson home care professionals discuss 4 of the most important reasons why people should remain sexually active in…
Providing Tuscon senior care for an aging loved one who displays challenging behaviors can make a caregiver angry. When feeling frustrated, the staff at Home Care Assistance suggests family caregivers use these strategies to get back into a positive mindset. Forgive Yourself Tucson caregivers often expect themselves to perform beyond…
Bathroom safety is an incredibly important aspect of providing Tucson Parkinson’s care for a senior loved one. Falls become an increasing concern because tremors and loss of balance are common side effects of the disease. However, there are some easy ways to mitigate the risks and keep your loved one…
People over 65 can experience aches and pains for a wide variety of reasons, and there are many different potential solutions for relief. Rather than taking medications, many seniors prefer to take a more holistic approach to pain relief, and oftentimes there are items in their homes they can use. The Tucson in-home care experts at Home Care Assistance have put together a list of simple home remedies your elderly loved one can use to alleviate his or he age-related aches and pains. 1. Turmeric and Ginger Tea Both ingredients used in this home remedy are anti-inflammatory, and the remedy has a powerful antioxidant that helps control aches and pains, especially when caused by arthritis. The tea also helps lower…
Spina bifida is a congenital defect in which the backbone and spinal canal do not close before birth. The symptoms can vary from minor physical impairment with little functional impact to physical and mental disabilities. Sometimes the symptoms can go undetected right through to adulthood. The staff at Home Care Assistance, a trusted provider of senior care in Tuscon, has put together a list of 5 distinct symptoms seniors with spina bifida may experience. 1. Incontinence A large percentage of seniors with spina bifida also experience bowel and bladder incontinence. These conditions occur because the signals being sent to the brain are misinterpreted or blocked by damaged nerves. Most seniors will need to consider long-term management options such as a…
Alzheimer’s disease is a common form of dementia that causes the loss of memory and other mental functions in the brain. Either a primary care doctor or a geriatrician typically diagnoses the condition based on a list of symptoms, lab tests, lumbar punctures, memory testing, and brain scans. These tests can be expensive, may cause your senior loved one pain, and may not be used to correctly identify Alzheimer’s until it is at a later stage, when intervention is less likely to be successful. The staff at Home Care Assistance, a leading provider of elder care in Tucson, shares two studies presented at the 2016 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. The studies explore how the sense of smell might be able…
Seniors living in Tucson can celebrate the Christmas season with their community and families while attending a few local holiday-themed events. The Tucson home care experts at Home Care Assistance have put together a list of 4 Christmas-themed events your elderly loved one won’t want to miss. 1. Holiday Concert On December 17th at 3pm and 7:30 pm, the University of Arizona will host this Christmas concert featuring the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus in Crowder Hall at 1017 North Olive Road. This holiday celebration will feature Christmas carols, spiritual songs, and Hanukkah favorites that can make your loved one’s outlook on life a little brighter. This feel-good concert is also a wonderful way for your loved one to welcome in…
At some point, almost everyone has wondered what it would be like if the roles were reversed in their family. However, Tucson, AZ, caregivers often quickly discover taking on the responsibilities of their parents’ care can lead to some challenging situations. Luckily, there are a few strategies you can use to adjust to your new role. Stop Focusing on the Past Over the years, you have likely encountered a few ups and downs in your relationship with your loved one. However, now is not the time to get stuck on thinking about the mistakes everyone has made. Let go of the past and focus on the present instead. Whether your loved one gave you a happy childhood or not shouldn’t affect…
National Family Caregivers Month is celebrated every November, but caregivers deserve to be shown appreciation on a regular basis. Caregivers in Tucson provide emotional support, assistance with daily activities, and great care to their senior loved ones, and these are just a few suggestions for how you can let them know their efforts are not going unnoticed. 1. Send Flowers It may seem like a simple gesture, but sending flowers to a family caregiver can help boost his or her emotional health. Caregiving can be a stressful job that takes a toll on the caregiver’s life, but flowers have the ability to lift his or her spirits and enhance his or her mood. The presence of flowers can trigger positive…
The number of older adults choosing to go vegan is rising, and many are seeing significantly positive changes in their health as a result of this diet. If your senior loved one is vegan, you might be concerned about what to serve him or her for Thanksgiving dinner. Luckily, there are many delicious and healthy dishes you can create, and the Tucson senior home care professionals at Home Care Assistance have put together a list of 5 you may want to try. 1. Shepherd’s Pie This main course is traditionally made with ground lamb, but it can easily be transformed into a hearty vegan dish with the right vegetables. In addition to onions and carrots, you can also fill the…