Arizona Home Care Blog
Keeping track of more than one prescription is hard. But what about keeping track of more than five? For over half of seniors, juggling that many medications or more is a daily reality. By the time we reach our later years, we often end up with pill bottles crowding our bathroom cabinets. Whether they’re active […]
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Fire Prevention Week happens every year in early October. President Calvin Coolidge initiated the observance in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. It’s now our country’s longest running public health observance and the perfect time to review your personal fire safety knowledge, whether you are a senior or the caretaker of an elderly […]
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Going to the doctor for a routine check-up can sometimes feel like a pointless chore. But if National Primary Care Week has anything to teach us, it’s not to discount this essential medical service. Primary care visits are a crucial factor in long-term health and wellbeing, especially for seniors. A primary care doctor is your […]
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It’s difficult to define what being a homebound senior means as there are varying levels due to social, clinical, and cultural limitations. Often people think the inability to drive defines a person as homebound, but it is so much more than that. A homebound senior faces extreme difficulty with the functions of daily living. Older […]
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Caring for a living thing creates a deep sense of fulfillment. Whether you’re looking after a child, a cat, or a simple goldfish, one of the beautiful things about giving care is that it’s as positive an experience for you as it is for the person or critter you’re looking after. Though many seniors look […]
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Recent studies show a rise in informal caregivers taking caring roles for friends and family members. There are many reasons one comes to care for a loved one, but often the challenges, and the toll for playing such a part, are not clear for some time. As a result, more and more caregivers develop health […]
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From the snake oil salesmen of the wild west to George C. Parker’s infamous “sale” of the Brooklyn Bridge, scams have been around for centuries. Many people are familiar with the over-the-top legends of notorious con men, but modern technology has created modern fraud. With the advent of cell phones and the internet, scammers can […]
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As your parents have gotten older, no doubt they’ve tried to stay as independent as possible. Most seniors want to remain self-sufficient, preferring to age in place and take care of themselves for as long as possible. But with age and isolation, it can be difficult for your parents to live without help. Even little […]
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While the battle against COVID-19 continues, vaccines have been on many people’s minds. Here in Arizona, over 50 percent of residents have received their first COVID shot, and 44 percent are fully vaccinated. Still, even with those rising numbers, the work to protect our communities from infectious disease continues. Seniors are more likely than other […]
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When summer rolls around, it is only natural to start spending more time outdoors. After months of cooler temperatures and indoor activities, we welcome a chance to soak up a little more sunshine. A healthy dose of summer sun and fresh air can alleviate depression, improve sleep patterns in Alzheimer’s patients, and increase the body’s […]
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