Arizona Home Care Blog
Everyone ages, but not everyone ages in the same way. September is Healthy Aging Month and an opportunity to help people focus on physical and mental health practices to age well and invest in long-term quality of life. Healthy Aging Month has been celebrated for 30 year with options to instill new routines, learn about healthy […]
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Some people seem naturally inclined to look at the positive side of life: finding bright spots on cloudy days and regaining their equilibrium quickly when life challenges come their way. While it may not come as naturally for everyone, there are good reasons to develop skills and establish habits that help you find and keep […]
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In some climates, wintery weather makes it hard to get outside for daily exercise. But here in Arizona, the summer months pose a challenge to outdoor activities. The average summer highs in Phoenix are over 100 degrees, and even the lows only dip to the 80s. That hot weather makes it dangerous to do any […]
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Take a moment and remember back to that high school biology class when you learned about the hard-working, steadily beating heart pumping approximately 2,000 gallons of blood through the body each day. By age 70, your heart will beat more than 2.5 billion times. With all that work, it’s easy to see why taking care […]
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Staying cool is a top priority during our hot Arizona summers. It’s a challenge to strike the right balance between getting outside and staying protected from the sun. However, it’s a matter of life and death for many older adults. Excessive heat can dramatically impact even the healthiest of seniors, making summer safety awareness all […]
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It’s always a great time to learn the symptoms of a stroke because “time lost is brain lost.” When every second counts, people must act F.A.S.T when they spot the signs of stroke and summon help immediately. Stroke, often known as a “brain attack,” usually occurs when a blood clot gets stuck in a blood […]
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Weekend warrior, home renovation, playing with the grandkids, we all overdo it sometimes and suffer joint pain for a day or two. However, for those dealing with arthritis, sore joints aren’t limiting activity for just a few days. Arthritis is one of the United States’ most widespread health conditions and impacts the lives of men, […]
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The road to recovery after surgery can be long and arduous. Depending on the procedure and the patient, it can take weeks or months to be fully independent after an operation. The key to a speedy and uncomplicated recovery is to practice good after-surgery care so your body can heal. By rearranging your home, preparing […]
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Gout attacks, one of many forms of arthritis, used to be considered a “royal” disease, associated with kings like Henry VIII, who could afford rich diets full of meat, alcohol, and desserts. Nowadays, those three things are part of a typical American diet. So, while we may consider ourselves rich with food options, we also […]
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When your loved one needs assistance with life’s daily tasks, a caregiver can help them stay in their own home and continue living an independent life. You might consider becoming a caregiver yourself or have already taken on many caregiving duties. But full-time family caregivers face a large amount of stress, especially when your loved […]
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