Having a dog, cat, or other animal in your life can be rewarding for a variety of reasons. However, the benefits gained can be even more significant for your aging loved one. The staff at Home Care Assistance, a leading provider of home care Anchorage families can trust, wants to share…
Though facing the loss of an elderly loved one can be difficult, it’s important to focus on his or her needs and create an environment filled with love and comfort. Here are a few things you can do to make the last days or weeks easier for both you and…
According to the Statistic Brain Research Institute, approximately 9.5 percent of the elderly population experiences some type of abuse each year. Of course, many cases go unreported for a variety of reasons, which means this number may be significantly higher. Family caregivers in Anchorage who are concerned about their senior…
Loss of bladder control is an unpleasant, yet common issue among the aging demographic. Fortunately, there are a number of natural remedies seniors can use to combat this issue, and the Anchorage home care experts at Home Care Assistance want to share some your loved one can try. Best of all,…
High blood pressure is a common condition that, if left untreated, can lead to cardiovascular disease, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. As a leading provider of elderly care in Anchorage, we at Home Care Assistance encourage seniors to take measures to keep their blood pressure down before…
Encouraging your senior loved one to maintain an acceptable level of activity after surgery can actually help expedite the recovery process. Certain forms of movement are necessary for promoting bowel regularity after general anesthesia and others could be essential for regaining and increasing flexibility, mobility, balance, and coordination. The Anchorage…
After retiring, many seniors have more free time to get out and see parts of the world they may not have been to before. Luckily, there are many vacation spots suitable for aging adults. If your elderly loved one is looking to plan a vacation sometime this year, the staff…
Seniors are now living longer and in much better health than ever before. Though receiving high-quality Anchorage home care can have a significant effect on this, there are also other factors at play. Here are just a few reasons and ways your elderly loved one can live a healthier and longer…
Many seniors who remain in good physical and mental health are choosing to stay in the workforce. Though you may have been hinting around to your elderly loved one that it’s time to retire and perhaps even time to start talking about home care in Anchorage, he or she may…
Though keeping the body clean is important for people of all ages, it can become more difficult to manage in the senior years. Many elderly people have limited mobility or other health conditions that prevent them from performing this task safely. Luckily, there are some simple adjustments that can reduce…