Healthy Habits

Oral Care Tips After a Gum Disease Diagnosis

Almost seven out of ten adults aged 65 or older have gum disease. Of this 68% of older adults, missing teeth are also a risk. Have you considered the benefits of personal care at home to make sure your dad cares for his teeth and gums correctly? Oral Care Tips for Gum Disease With a […]

National Dairy Month: The Importance of Dairy in the Diet

June’s National Dairy Month is a good time to consider how much milk your mom drinks. It’s estimated that 66% of older adults do not get enough calcium, so it’s very likely your mom isn’t drinking enough. Dairy is extremely important for many reasons. Companion care at home can help your senior incorporate more dairy […]

Produce Is a Great Finger Food for Seniors with Alzheimer’s

While June is National Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Month, these are a building block of any healthy diet and should be eaten daily. The recommendation is that people eat three cups of vegetables and two cups of fruit every day. Many fall short of this goal. Your mom has Alzheimer’s disease, and it’s especially difficult […]

How Often Do Seniors Need To Shower?

Seniors may avoid showering for a number of reasons. Some seniors are not physically able to shower very easily so they need personal care at home and may only be able to shower on certain days when personal care at home is available to them. Others may suffer from depression or anxiety and not shower […]

5 Steps to a Healthier Diet for Seniors

A healthy diet does not always solve every single health problem, of course, but it really is a must for seniors who want to remain strong and healthy. Having some strategies for keeping a family member’s diet healthy makes this an easier task for family caregivers. It’s also helpful to have support from senior home […]