Interim HealthCare Blog
Posted: 2/26/2015 10:43 AM by
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Cancer survivors are, after their therapy, very keen to get back on track with a healthy way of living. There are many ways they can improve their way of life to be healthier and help with recovery
Posted: 2/25/2015 10:56 AM by
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When it comes to helping your aging parents live a high quality of life, nutrition is essential. With lower appetites, problems with tasting, and even problems with chewing, however, many seniors have trouble getting all of the nutrients they need to keep them strong and healthy
Posted: 2/24/2015 3:39 PM by
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One of the first steps toward maintaining good health is to eat a diverse diet and exercise regularly. This is important for people of any age, but especially for seniors
Posted: 2/19/2015 11:01 AM by
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As seniors age, susceptibility to illness and likelihood of serious consequences increase. Something as simple as a cold could quickly escalate to a much more severe sickness that could result in hospitalization for vulnerable older adults.
Posted: 1/28/2015 11:13 AM by
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Elder Care Can Help You Care For Your Aging Loved One Who Suffers from Heart Disease
Posted: 1/21/2015 1:55 PM by
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A sense of smell can be extremely important to your senior loved one’s wellbeing and memory. Certain kinds of smells can recall memories: a certain kind of perfume or cologne, foods, or the smell of certain places.
Posted: 1/20/2015 11:22 AM by
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Even healthy seniors sometimes find themselves in a position where they require medical care from time to time.
Posted: 1/13/2015 10:16 AM by
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Organization is important in everyone’s lives. From children to college students to parents to employees, everyone benefits when they use lists, schedules and calendars to manage their day-to-day lives.
Posted: 1/5/2015 3:50 PM by
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You may not realize that around 24 million adults across the United States are effected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. COPD is also one of the leaders for hospitalization in the United States.
Posted: 12/23/2014 11:43 AM by
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Elder Care - Staying Healthy is Important Especially When You Have Diabetes
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which a person has high blood sugar. It is either due to inadequate insulin production or the cells cannot respond to insulin properly. There are two types of diabetes. Type 1 does not produce insulin and with type 2, the body cannot produce enough insulin to function well. This type...
Posted: 12/19/2014 9:48 AM by
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Home Care Services and Advance Directives Go Hand in Hand
When you reach a certain point in your life, you will become more attuned to the changes that occur within your mind and body. You may have health issues that arise or notice that you can physically do some of the things you used to enjoy. When you may be facing the prospect of hiring home care services or you already have, there are so...
Posted: 12/10/2014 10:04 AM by
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Home Health Care Could Be The Best Thing For Aging Loved One Suffering From This Condition
Diverticulitis develops when consumed and digested food material gets trapped in diverticula which are located along the wall of large intestine. In this case, it allows bacteria to grow and may tear the wall of intestine. When it happens, the lining of the abdominal wall may become infected. Uncoordinat...
Posted: 12/4/2014 3:24 PM by
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There are almost 30 million Americans of every age group who are dealing with diabetes. There are an additional 86 million who are currently in the pre-diabetic stage and are at risk of developing diabetes. These numbers are staggering. As we become more aware of the risk factors and how we can minimize them, we all play a role in decreasing the incidence of this disease.
Posted: 12/3/2014 8:39 AM by
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Home Care – Learn What Can Help and What To Avoid to Help Your Aging Loved One Get a Good Nights Sleep!
Insomnia is the main complaint among people today, as many have hectic schedules and demanding occupations. Insomnia caused from stressful events, such as work deadlines, and family obligations, can easily benefit from natural remedies. Natural remedies are the best alternative for eli...
Posted: 10/22/2014 10:54 AM by
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Learn About The Signs of Caregiver Burnout, and What You Can Do to Help
As a family caregiver, you are most likely to be thinking about other people before yourself. To some extent this is a natural tendency, especially for caregivers. Yet it’s a verified concept that you can’t take care of someone else if you haven’t taken care of yourself first. When you immerse yourself in...
Posted: 10/15/2014 3:04 PM by
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Tips for Planning a Well-Balanced Diet
There’s no doubt about it – as the clock ticks and we get older, our bodies begin to change as we age. Not only do our bodies change but our senior parents need a much different diet than they did when they were in their 20s or 40s. And if you are a Caregiver of a senior, there are some tips to help you plan well-balanced and nutritious ...
Posted: 10/8/2014 11:10 AM by
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There are Plenty of Activities Throughout the Month for Both Women and Men
Breast cancer awareness month is in October. In 2007, the Tokyo tower was lit up in pink on October 1st for raising awareness. During this month in 2008, the White House was even decorated in pink in honor of those whose lives are affected by this disease. Every year, men and women from all across America do what t...
Posted: 10/1/2014 11:32 AM by
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Learn More About the Most Common Causes of Eye Accidents, and How to Prevent Them
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nearly 50% of all eye injuries each year occur in the home. October is the month to pay closer attention to preventing eye injuries.
Some people may argue that they don’t do anything that could cause an eye injury. Or they assume that only people who work...
Posted: 8/27/2014 2:55 PM by
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Being a caregiver to an aging parent or loved one can be a rewarding experience, but it can also take a toll because of the demands it can place on an individual. Not only is it physically and mentally challenging, but caregivers often get consumed by the responsibilities that come with providing care. When caregivers find that they are becoming lonely due to the amount of time they are devotin...
Posted: 8/22/2014 9:55 AM by
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Gout is a severe form of arthritis more commonly found among elderly men than women. It is the most painful type of arthritis accompanied by swelling, stiffness, heat, and tenderness in the joints. Gout is caused as a result of crystalized uric acid getting deposited into the joints. This in turn causes inflammatory arthritis in the joints. Gout can last anywhere from a few days to severa...