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What Causes Sudden Weight Loss in Seniors?

By Home Care Assistance Des Moines, 8:00 am on March 22, 2024
It can be challenging for seniors to maintain a healthy weight for a number of reasons, including chronic illness and cognitive impairment that makes it difficult to eat regularly. Sudden or unplanned weight loss is common among seniors, and it’s associated with a number of adverse health consequences, including increased…

Top 5 Tools to Make Life Easier for Seniors with Parkinson’s

By Home Care Assistance Des Moines, 8:00 am on March 8, 2024
As Parkinson’s disease progresses, its symptoms, such as slow movements and tremors, can make daily life more challenging. However, there are many popular assistance tools available that can ease the difficulty of performing day-to-day tasks. Such tools can reduce frustration for the senior loved one in your life and restore…

What Are the Best At-Home Activities for Stroke Survivors?

By Home Care Assistance Des Moines, 8:00 am on February 16, 2024
Recovery from a stroke typically involves an intense physical therapy program in a supervised setting. Another important part of recovery for stroke survivors is what’s done at home to provide safe and effective physical and mental stimulation. Below you’ll find suggestions for at-home activities you can encourage your senior loved…

6 Best Practices for Reducing Hospital Readmissions

By Home Care Assistance Des Moines, 8:00 am on February 2, 2024
Seniors regain their health in the hospital, and once they’re discharged, they must continue with the recovery process. Poor habits and ineffective treatment can increase the risk of readmissions, which are costly and potentially harmful to a senior’s health. Continue reading to learn how to avoid hospital readmissions and help…

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…

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