Interim HealthCare of Lexington MA Blog
Posted: 6/8/2023 1:34 PM by
Interim HealthCare
In our fast-paced modern world, healthcare is evolving to meet the needs of aging loved ones. Home healthcare has emerged as a superior alternative, providing comfort, personalized attention, and a sense of familiarity. This blog post explores why home healthcare is the better option for your elderly parent. With personalized care plans, your parent's unique needs are prioritized, ensuring dign...
Posted: 6/6/2023 2:02 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Physical therapy is crucial for promoting mobility, independence, and well-being in elderly individuals. While traditionally conducted in hospitals, at-home physical therapy is becoming increasingly popular. It offers numerous advantages, including comfort and familiarity, reducing anxiety and stress. Personalized attention in a one-on-one setting allows tailored treatment plans, better monitor...
Posted: 6/5/2023 2:27 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Supporting an elderly parent who needs home health care involves open communication, education, seeking professional guidance, establishing routines, promoting independence, ensuring a safe living environment, and providing emotional support. Communicate openly with your parent, understand their needs, and be empathetic. Educate yourself about their medical condition and treatment options. Seek...
Posted: 6/28/2017 2:01 PM by
Interim HealthCare
As we age we lose bone mass, which could lead to osteoporosis without any noticeable symptoms. In fact, many seniors do not realize they have osteoporosis until they fall and break a bone.
Posted: 6/14/2017 2:01 PM by
Interim HealthCare
How long do you want to live? What if science created a treatment that could help you live longer and healthier? It's not science-fiction, and it may be available sooner than you think.
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic, the Scripps Institute, and other institutions have created a new class of drugs to slow the aging process in mice. These drugs, known as senolytics, not only added lifespan, bu...
Posted: 5/31/2017 2:00 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Your body weight is controlled by the number of calories you eat and the number of calories you use each day. So, to lose weight you need to take in fewer calories than you use. You can do this by becoming more physically active or by eating less. Following a weight-loss program that helps you to become more physically active and decrease the amount of calories that you eat is most likely to le...
Posted: 5/3/2017 1:59 PM by
Interim HealthCare
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can take a toll on the person caring for a loved one with this condition. The primary goal of the caregiver is to help the senior live as independently as possible, while receiving in-home care for the tasks that are no longer a possibility for them.
Posted: 4/19/2017 1:55 PM by
Interim HealthCare
A heart attack can be one of those things that as an adult child you think will never happen to your loved one. As a family caregiver, however, it is important to understand the risk of this type of urgent medical situation occurring in your elder care journey with your senior and to be prepared for how you are going to handle not just the attack as it is happening, but the care that you offer ...
Posted: 4/5/2017 1:50 PM by
Interim HealthCare
If your elderly loved one finishes a meal within a few minutes after sitting down to eat, it's possible that she's eating much too quickly. Some of the signs that this is the case can also include indigestion and a difficulty maintaining her weight. If you can help her to slow down a little bit while she eats, she will reap quite a few benefits.
Posted: 9/15/2016 9:25 AM by
Interim HealthCare
The recent economic recession, which has caused job losses and home foreclosures, and the increasing senior population have fueled an upsurge of three or more generations living under the same roof. Today, an estimated 51.5 million Americans live in multi-generational households.
Posted: 9/1/2016 9:06 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Physical therapy is often recommended by doctors for elderly adults who are recovering from an injury, illness, or surgery. Sometimes, it may even be recommended as a treatment for chronic pain. Physical therapy is an effective treatment for many conditions and it can help elderly adults to gain/regain strength which will ultimately help them have a better quality of life. Physical therapy i...
Posted: 8/18/2016 4:04 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Falls can be a common, but dangerous occurrence for the elderly. A fall is defined by medical professionals as any outside force that causes a person to have an unexpected or accidental land on the ground. Not to be confused with falls resulting from a loss of consciousness, falls are a major cause of brain injuries in the elderly, and the number one cause of hospital admissions. And the simple...
Posted: 8/4/2016 4:01 PM by
Interim HealthCare
When you are a caregiver, you may have accompanied your patient on multiple trips to the ER or hospital admissions. While having experience with hospital routines may reduce anxiety, being hospitalized remains very stressful for patient and caregiver.
Posted: 7/21/2016 3:54 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Celiac disease, or gluten intolerance, is a condition that can’t be cured, but can be treated and managed effectively. For seniors with celiac disease, making every day food choices can be a challenge and even a cause for stress. Depending on their level of gluten intolerance, making the right food choices can be very important for avoiding symptoms such as diarrhea, gas, and vomiting.
Posted: 7/7/2016 3:11 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Psoriasis can be embarrassing, especially during a flare-up when your loved one's skin can become red and scaly. It's also painful, and a diagnosis of psoriasis can be overwhelming both to you and to your loved one. The best option for you as a family caregiver is to help your loved one to do everything that she can in order to avoid a flare-up. Once her psoriasis is under better control, she'l...
Posted: 6/28/2016 9:16 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Pain is a common occurrence among many adults. Regardless of what the underlying cause of this may be, individuals must learn how to live with the pain and reduce it in any way they can.
Posted: 6/14/2016 9:18 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Every year over 20,000 deaths and 21 million medical visits are caused by accidents in the home. The Home Safety Council (HSC) is the only national American nonprofit organization solely dedicated to preventing home related injuries.
Posted: 5/31/2016 2:02 PM by
Interim HealthCare
It may come as a surprise to some that heat is the top weather-related killer in the United States. Heat-related fatalities were first officially tallied in 1986, and since then an average of 137 people each year have lost their lives as a result of excessive heat...
Posted: 5/3/2016 9:03 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Stress affects people of every age and creed. Whether it is caused by your children, money, health or social issues, stress is part of daily life. Nobody likes stress, is your reaction to it causing health issues? A new study shows that how someone reacts to stress can affect his or her health.
Posted: 4/19/2016 9:03 AM by
Interim HealthCare
In the postwar period, nurse education has undergone a process of diversification towards advanced and specialized credentials, and many of the traditional regulations and provider roles are changing.