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By Home Care Assistance Oshkosh, 9:00 am on December 21, 2017

The beginning of the new year is a great time for seniors to start making positive changes that can enhance their quality of life. Family caregivers can help their senior loved ones come up with New Year’s resolutions that benefit their physical, emotional, and mental health. Here are a few…

By Home Care Assistance Oshkosh, 9:00 am on December 7, 2017

As people get older, changes in metabolism can make it challenging to maintain the correct body temperature. Fortunately, there are many things that can be done to ward off the chill whether your senior loved one is at home or enjoying a day out in the community. Use these tips…

By Home Care Assistance Oshkosh, 9:00 am on November 23, 2017

Good family caregivers understand things will not always go as planned. If you are a perfectionist, you could face difficulty managing your caregiving duties and likely experience burnout. You need to realize you cannot control everything, and it is best to let certain things go. Here are some of the…

By Home Care Assistance Oshkosh, 9:00 am on November 9, 2017

Aging leads to a variety of changes that could put your senior loved one’s emotional wellbeing in jeopardy. Lack of mobility, vision loss, hearing impairment, and difficulty communicating with others could increase your loved one’s risk of anxiety and depression. Here are some of the ways family caregivers can boost…

By Home Care Assistance Oshkosh, 9:00 am on October 19, 2017

It can be difficult to think about the day your senior loved one will need in-home care. Planning for your loved one’s long-term care could prevent your family from facing various issues down the line. Take a look at some of the steps all family caregivers should take when planning…

By Home Care Assistance Oshkosh, 9:00 am on October 5, 2017

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes a serious inflammatory reaction when a person eats gluten. The digestive issues that accompany celiac disease can make it difficult for seniors to get the nutrition they need. These seven foods are a great way to give a senior with celiac disease…

By Home Care Assistance Oshkosh, 9:00 am on September 21, 2017

Breakfast is an important meal for seniors. They need to have enough fuel and nutrition to enable the body and mind to function properly. Some need breakfast to regulate blood sugar, while others live with different types of anemia, which requires a continual source of protein throughout the day. There…

By Home Care Assistance Oshkosh, 9:00 am on September 7, 2017

Both genders are affected by strokes, but the symptoms manifest in different ways. Risk factors and symptoms are gender-specific, and people susceptible to strokes need to know what to watch out for. Here are some of the most common risk factors and signs of strokes in men and women.  Common…

By Home Care Assistance Oshkosh, 9:00 am on August 17, 2017

Your senior loved one deserves to travel and see the world, and post-retirement is the perfect time to hit the road. There are many fun places to see, full of new experiences, lively cultures, and beautiful sights. If your loved one has a bucket list, encourage him or her to…

By Home Care Assistance Oshkosh, 9:00 am on August 3, 2017

The older people get, the more they want to find little ways to keep life simple. Doing so can benefit seniors and their caregivers by minimizing how much effort is put into everyday tasks and freeing up time to enjoy life. If your elderly loved one needs help managing everyday…