Home Care Blog | Albany & NY Capital Region
Posted: 11/10/2015 2:02 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Home Care Nursing is a reliable source of Diabetes education that can be delivered in a series of visits over time. This is much preferred to trying to learn a large amount of new information in a single office visit where you may be feeling rushed or emotionally stressed.
Posted: 10/27/2015 2:08 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Osteoporosis can contribute to becoming less mobile and potentially disabled should you fall and have a fracture.
Posted: 10/13/2015 4:04 PM by
Interim HealthCare
People in America today can expect to live longer than ever before. Once you make it to 65, the data suggest that you can live another 19.2 years, on average. For many, then, senior living includes vigilance and careful management of chronic conditions to stay healthy.
Posted: 9/15/2015 10:36 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: 9/1/2015 10:35 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: 8/18/2015 10:35 AM by
Interim HealthCare
The CDC estimates that 21 million people in the US have been diagnosed with Diabetes, and another 8.1 million do not know that they have diabetes. That’s almost 10% of the population!
Posted: 8/4/2015 10:34 AM by
Interim HealthCare
People in America today can expect to live longer than ever before. Once you make it to 65, the data suggest that you can live another 19.2 years, on average.
Posted: 7/21/2015 10:33 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: 7/7/2015 3:36 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: 6/25/2015 2:09 PM by
Interim HealthCare
The cliche about men not going to the doctor apparently exists for a reason. In 2010 a survey by the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) found that only 57% of men had visited the doctor in the past year.
Posted: 6/11/2015 1:56 PM by
Interim HealthCare
How has elderly care changed in modern years? Thanks to technology advances, there have been a lot of changes within the health care industry, and elderly care providers have a great number of tools that are available to them now to provide the best elderly care possible that weren’t available just a few short years ago. It’s also important, even though the medical advances are beneficial, to r...
Posted: 5/11/2015 11:31 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Even before the Affordable Care Act (more commonly referred to as Obamacare) was passed in 2010, hospitals were pushing to have certain patients moved out of their beds and into either nursing homes or home care to fully recover.
Posted: 3/25/2015 12:00 AM by
Interim HealthCare
At Interim HealthCare, one of our goals is for you or your loved one to have the best quality of life possible. Aging brings about many changes, one of which can be a rise in cholesterol. Part of your own at home health care efforts can focus on lowering your cholesterol through simple lifestyle changes. Even if you are taking medication for high cholesterol, you can boost the effectiveness of ...
Posted: 3/9/2015 12:00 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Taking care of an elderly individual, whether it's a family member or someone else, will usually take a lot out of you. Stopping by their house, making sure that they have everything they need, helping them into and out of the shower, and so on can be taxing to even the strongest, healthiest individual. When you need to take a break (or a time out) from elder care, especially when you're caring...
Posted: 2/23/2015 12:00 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Getting a good sleep at night isn't just a luxury; it's an important part of a healthy lifestyle. If you've been kept up at night with stress or worry, you've probably been searching for an answer to relax and cope with your situation. Being a caregiver isn't easy even for the best of us.
Posted: 2/10/2015 12:00 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Studies have shown that there is an important link between social interaction and the health of senior individuals. Although socialization is important for everybody – regardless of their age - seniors are more susceptible to the dangers caused by isolation. Seniors have spent a majority of their lives in the company of others, from raising families to working. Once retirement sets in, and chil...
Posted: 12/26/2014 12:00 AM by
Interim HealthCare
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center states that depression and chronic lower back pain both occur in roughly 25 percent of seniors. In their study called "ADAPT", which stands for Addressing Depression and Pain Together, they were successful when they coupled pain management medications with antidepressants. Participants reported a higher quality of life, feeling better about themselves...
Posted: 12/7/2014 12:00 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Knowing when to ask for help can be difficult for your loved ones. Sometimes it can feel like a sign of weakness to admit that they can no longer do the tasks of everyday living. It is important that families know what to look for; the warning signs that may indicate that it is time to look for a senior care professional.
Posted: 11/9/2014 12:00 AM by
Interim HealthCare
A recent study in the journal Arthritis Care & Research found that knee replacement surgery is closely tied to weight gain because many patients are not taking advantage of their improved function and continue to live sedentary lifestyles.
Posted: 11/5/2014 12:00 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Tai Chi encourages slow, fluid body motions that have been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, enhance self-confidence, and elevate overall well-being. Tai Chi is a low-impact, self-paced exercise allowing for minimal strain on muscles and joints.