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6 Reasons Senior Care at Home Is So Important

By Home Care Assistance Des Moines, 8:00 am on January 19, 2024
Whether a senior resides alone or with family, senior care at home can result in positive outcomes for the individual and his or her family. For many seniors, at-home care can mean postponing moving to a care facility. Consider the following six reasons senior care at home is so important. …

7 Snacks for Older Adults that Are Great for Heart Health

By Home Care Assistance Des Moines, 8:00 am on January 5, 2024
The foods seniors eat can have a positive or negative effect on their organs, including the heart. Your senior loved one’s snacks should be filling and beneficial to his or her cardiovascular health. Below are some heart-healthy snacks to serve your loved one.  1. Greek Yogurt The best snacks for…

Ideal Brain Games for a Loved One with Parkinson’s

By Home Care Assistance Des Moines, 8:00 am on December 22, 2023
When it comes to Parkinson’s, it’s imperative to focus on your senior loved one’s cognitive health as well as his or her motor skills. Therefore, you should look for a variety of fun brain exercises that keep your loved one occupied and slow the progression of the disease. Below are…

5 Ways to Calm a Loved One with Dementia

By Home Care Assistance Des Moines, 8:00 am on December 8, 2023
Dementia changes the way the brain works, and these changes could lead to aggressive behavior. As a family caregiver, you should remember your senior loved one’s actions and negative thoughts aren’t his or her fault and look for ways to manage the combative behavior. Continue reading to learn some things…

The Impact of Chronic Stress on Brain Health in Aging Adults

By Home Care Assistance Des Moines, 8:00 am on November 17, 2023
While stress is an inevitable part of life, there’s a difference between the normal stress felt while preparing for a vacation or meeting a deadline and chronic stress, which can affect the brain and even cause damage to brain cells. For many seniors, chronic stress may result from the loss…

Stimulating Activities for an Aging Loved One Who Is Housebound

By Home Care Assistance Des Moines, 8:00 am on November 3, 2023
Just because a senior is housebound doesn’t mean he or she can’t enjoy a variety of fun and interesting activities. In fact, if you provide care for a senior loved one, keeping him or her mentally and physically engaged is one of the most important things you can do for…

Top 5 Causes of Blindness in Aging Adults

By Home Care Assistance Des Moines, 9:00 am on October 20, 2023
Vision loss is common in aging adults, but because it progresses slowly, seniors may not notice the extent of the damage until it’s too late to treat. Seniors and their caregivers should be on the lookout for signs of blindness and other types of vision impairment, which often manifest as…

How Drinking Alcohol Might Lead to Alzheimer’s Disease

By Home Care Assistance Des Moines, 8:00 am on October 6, 2023
Nearly five million older adults in the United States live with Alzheimer’s disease, and the number is projected to increase four times by the year 2050. Researchers continue studying the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s disease to find effective treatments, and drinking alcohol has been thought to be a contributing factor. Here’s…

How Can Fiber Reduce an Aging Adult’s Risk of Stroke?

By Home Care Assistance Des Moines, 9:00 am on September 22, 2023
Strokes affect approximately 795,000 people each year, with nearly 75 percent of all strokes occurring in adults over the age of 65. While seniors often experience common risk factors for stroke, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, sedentary lifestyles, and weight gain, they still have opportunities and tools to…

How to Maintain Connections with Aging Adults Who Have Memory Loss

By Home Care Assistance Des Moines, 8:00 am on September 8, 2023
Caring for an elderly loved one is a labor of love, as any adult child knows. However, it becomes a tough situation when your loved one begins to lose his or her memory, and often both parties become easily frustrated. However, there are creative ways to continue making lasting memories…

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