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5 Tips for Handling Personality Changes in Seniors

By Home Care Assistance Des Moines, 8:00 am on August 18, 2023
When seniors are experiencing personality and behavioral changes, the issues are often rooted in fear and uncertainty about what the future holds. Family members can help their aging loved ones manage these painful issues by offering compassion, understanding, and patience. When seniors resort to name-calling, insults, manipulation, and other negative…

How to Help an Elderly Loved One Who Can’t Walk

By Home Care Assistance Des Moines, 8:00 am on August 4, 2023
Seniors who reach a point where they cannot walk need more help than ever before. Your elderly loved one may encounter challenges with many of the activities of daily living. You can work through each of these steps to make sure your loved one has the help he or she…

What Is a Good Breakfast to Serve a Senior?

By Home Care Assistance Des Moines, 8:00 am on July 21, 2023
Getting proper nutrition at breakfast time can keep a senior feeling energetic for hours. The ideal breakfast foods for seniors should contain plenty of healthy nutrients. Foods may also need to be easy to chew in case your senior loved one has dental issues. Consider serving these tasty and healthy…

Top 5 Ways for Senior Men to Age with Grace

By Home Care Assistance Des Moines, 8:00 am on July 7, 2023
There are plenty of older Hollywood stars who make aging look great. From George Clooney to Denzel Washington, these celebrities embrace their age without losing their luster. Fortunately for the average senior man, there are plenty of ways to age gracefully even without a team of Hollywood stylists and trainers….

6 Infections that Often Affect Aging Adults

By Home Care Assistance Des Moines, 8:00 am on June 23, 2023
Many yearly deaths among seniors are due to infections, which is why family caregivers need to know more about illnesses and how to protect their elderly loved ones. The more caregivers learn, the less challenging it will be to understand the warning signs and get their aging loved ones immediate…

7 Crucial Questions to Ask a Home Care Company

By Home Care Assistance Des Moines, 8:00 am on June 9, 2023
At some point, most seniors need in-home assistance, and family members often take on this task. However, some families may not be able to care for their aging loved ones, or they may require additional help. Before hiring a home care agency to care for your senior loved one, there…

5 Great Ways for Older Adults to Remain Active

By Home Care Assistance Des Moines, 8:00 am on May 19, 2023
Physical and mental activities are the ideal ways for seniors to enhance quality of life and maintain their independence. However, many adults become inactive as they age. It’s also common for aging adults to adopt a sedentary lifestyle. Here are some tips elderly people can use to stay active.  1….

6 Ways to Calm a Senior with Alzheimer’s Disease

By Home Care Assistance Des Moines, 8:00 am on May 5, 2023
Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease sometimes express themselves with agitated behavior that can be difficult for caregivers to manage. Fortunately, the following strategies work in most cases, and having them in your caregiver tool kit can help you quickly calm your aging loved one down.  1. Look for Cues that Point…

5 Symptoms Aging Adults Can’t Afford to Ignore

By Home Care Assistance Des Moines, 8:00 am on April 21, 2023
Far too often, aging adults exhibit health symptoms that are cause for concern but remain unnoticed or overlooked because many assume these seemingly minor health concerns simply go hand in hand with aging. It’s important to pay attention to even the most minor changes in physical, mental, or emotional health…

3 Lifestyle Tips that Can Stave Off Urinary Tract Infections

By Home Care Assistance Des Moines, 8:00 am on April 7, 2023
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a serious problem for elderly people, especially women and those who have urinary catheters. Because many older adults don’t have traditional symptoms of UTIs, such as burning or painful urination, these infections are often untreated until hospitalization with antibiotics is required. However, there are lifestyle…

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