Even if your elderly loved one does not have lactose-intolerance, he or she may find it difficult to eat enough calcium-rich foods. To help protect your loved one from calcium deficiencies and other related conditions, the senior care experts at Anchorage Home Care Assistance suggest incorporating the following calcium-rich meals in…
Water combined with slippery surfaces make bathrooms the number one room in the home for falls. To help protect your aging loved one from slips and other accidents while showering, you may consider taking certain safety measures. Read on for four senior safety tips for bathing, presented by Anchorage Home…
As a result of certain age-related conditions, many seniors have poor blood circulation. If your elderly loved one experiences the symptoms of a weak circulatory system, including cold or discolored extremities, beginning an exercise regimen or making other lifestyle changes may help. At Anchorage Home Care Assistance, our senior care…
While sometimes it can be difficult to find movies that your senior loved one will like, this summer, Hollywood has a handful of new films that every demographic will love. Give your elderly loved one a reason to head to his or her local cinema with this list of new…
If your elderly loved one develops dementia or Alzheimer’s, he or she may experience Sundowner’s Syndrome, a condition where the hours around sunset make your loved one agitated, restless, or aggressive. While these tips may not help all seniors with Sundowner’s, Anchorage senior home care experts suggest trying the following…
According to new research, people with Parkinson’s are at a higher risk of melanoma. Anchorage home care experts from Home Care Assistance present the following information to help families and caregivers understand the connection between Parkinson’s disease and melanoma. What is Melanoma? Malignant melanoma is a rare and very dangerous form of…
One of the challenges of Father’s Day is finding a present that will show your elderly father that you care. At Home Care Assistance, a leading provider of high-quality senior home care Anchorage families can count on, our caregivers have picked up some wonderful Father’s Day gift ideas over the…
If a senior you love has dementia, he or she may be unable to perform routine tasks independently. While it is possible to get help outside the home, many seniors with dementia would much prefer receiving senior home care Anchorage families can count on. The following are a few of the…
Though many options are available for providing care to an aging loved one, it can be challenging to decide which avenue will be the best fit for your relative and your family. Understanding what kinds of assistance home care agencies, Anchorage Home Care Assistance, offer is important step in deciding…
Most seniors want to continue living in their own home, even after they have begun experiencing notable changes in memory, overall cognitive functioning, and mobility. They value their independence and often fear losing it. While this choice might cause concern among family members, Anchorage Home Care Assistance shares a few things…