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By Home Care Assistance Oshkosh, 9:00 am on September 23, 2021

Hypertension can occur in a person of any age, but it’s especially common in seniors. It’s estimated that more than half of people over 55 live with the condition. Hypertension puts seniors at risk for strokes, heart attacks, and other cardiovascular diseases. If your senior loved one is at risk…

By Home Care Assistance Oshkosh, 9:00 am on September 9, 2021

As people age, it’s normal for their appetite to decrease slightly. However, a considerable loss of appetite isn’t normal and can cause or exacerbate many health problems. If an aging loved one displays a lack of desire to eat, it’s important to understand the causes and work on solutions. With…

By Home Care Assistance Oshkosh, 9:00 am on August 19, 2021

How we relate to our family members, both young and old, depends on many factors. Older family members deserve special attention because physical and mental changes are part of the natural aging process. If these changes are gradual and your older loved one is still able to perform the basic…

By Home Care Assistance Oshkosh, 9:00 am on August 5, 2021

Seniors often end up taking multiple medications each day to stay healthy and manage various medical conditions. However, it can be far too easy to mix up medications, take the wrong dosage, or forget to take medication at the right time. Medication mishaps are one of the leading causes of…

By Home Care Assistance Oshkosh, 9:00 am on July 22, 2021

While the potential risks of overdoing it with caffeine are well known, there are some surprising health benefits associated with the most widely used substance in the world. It’s the protective benefits of caffeine that can be especially beneficial for seniors.  Reduced Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes The risk…

By Home Care Assistance Oshkosh, 9:00 am on July 8, 2021

Many seniors have difficulty falling or staying asleep, but changes in the body that result from Alzheimer’s disease can make getting a full night’s rest even more difficult. An inability to get high-quality sleep can worsen symptoms of the disease and cause irritability, extreme mood swings, and changes in behavior….

By Home Care Assistance Oshkosh, 9:00 am on June 17, 2021

If your aging loved one is one of the million or so people in the U.S. living with Parkinson’s disease, his or her doctor has probably provided the information necessary to identify and treat symptoms. Yet there are some things the doctor may not tell your loved one about this…

By Home Care Assistance Oshkosh, 9:00 am on June 3, 2021

Joint pain is a common complaint among seniors, and while some may have serious medical conditions like arthritis, others may simply have aches and pains that come with aging. While seniors may not be able to fix their joint health overnight, there are some things they can do that will…

By Home Care Assistance Oshkosh, 9:00 am on May 20, 2021

Loneliness is difficult at any age, but seniors are particularly susceptible to isolation, which can lead to both mental and physical health issues. Here are a few ways to prevent senior isolation and promote senior health. Build a Network One of the most important safeguards against isolation is a healthy…

By Home Care Assistance Oshkosh, 9:00 am on May 6, 2021

The various types of cognitive impairment that occur during the different stages of Alzheimer’s can pose a threat to the safety of seniors affected by the disease. Understanding the ways Alzheimer’s progresses and the changes seniors experience can help family caregivers determine the best actions to take to prevent potentially…