Healthy Eating for Older Adults
Eating a variety of foods from all food groups can help supply the nutrients a person needs as they age. A healthy eating plan emphasizes fruit, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat or fat-free dairy; includes lean meat, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts; and is low in saturated fats, trans fats, salt (sodium) and added […]
Why Choose Physical Therapy at Home?
What is In-Home Physical Therapy? In-home physical therapy is when a physical therapist goes to your home in order to provide treatment. This service is usually reserved for patients whose conditions do not allow them to leave their home. However, it can also be provided to many other patients. Physical therapy services can assist older […]
Sleep Tips for Older Adults
Sleep and aging As we age, we often experience normal changes in our sleeping patterns, such as becoming sleepy earlier, waking up earlier, or experiencing less deep sleep. However, disturbed sleep, waking up tired every day, and other symptoms of insomnia are not a normal part of aging. Sleep is just as important to your […]
Top 3 Benefits of a Daily Routine for Seniors
A regular daily routine reduces stress for seniors Young or old, people are most afraid of the unknown. As someone loses control over their physical abilities, independence, or cognitive abilities, their world becomes filled with more and more unknowns. And if their days are unstructured and unpredictable, that can add more stress. That’s why having […]
How to Help Shut-Ins Not Feel Shut Out
Nearly 30% of Americans over the age of 65 live alone, according to the most recent US Census Bureau report in 2010. Health Concerns Associated with Living Alone Although living alone doesn’t mean someone is incapable of leaving his home, it can lead to other health concerns such as feelings of isolation, depression, dementia, cardiac […]
Physical And Mental Benefits Of Home Health Care
PrimRose home health care is the solution for those needing assistance transitioning through illness, injury, or the general aging process from their own home.