Senior Care Blog
Posted: 1/12/2021 1:17 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Read important questions to ask your prospective home care agency before starting services.
Posted: 1/11/2021 12:37 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Interim HealthCare of the Treasure Coast FL shares what to look for when considering home care services.
Posted: 1/8/2021 10:55 AM by
Interim HealthCare
How to maintain your health as a family caregiver
Posted: 12/16/2020 2:12 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Interim HealthCare of the Treasure Coast gives five ways to celebrate the holidays with your immunocompromised senior and elderly loved ones in West Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast FL.
Posted: 12/9/2020 4:41 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Why invest in Long-term care insurance?
Posted: 12/3/2020 4:29 PM by
Interim HealthCare
What's the difference between Home Health Care and Private duty care?
Posted: 11/25/2020 1:18 PM by
Interim HealthCare
How to stay healthy and not overeat this Thanksgiving!
Posted: 11/25/2020 1:05 PM by
Interim HealthCare
We honor the men and women who bravely sacrifice their lives for our freedom. Thank you for your service!
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Posted: 10/25/2020 2:06 PM by
Interim HealthCare
Happy National Physical Therapy month! Dr. Kristie Kamps shares the benefits of PT and honors her colleagues' hard work helping our patients stay healthy, active and happy!
Posted: 12/17/2013 12:00 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Often, seniors just want someone to listen and help them to feel important. Reflecting on memories can be beneficial to their mental health and emotional well being. The holidays are a great time for this, and you just may learn something that you never knew.
Posted: 12/4/2013 12:00 AM by
Interim HealthCare
At Interim HealthCare we understand that the holidays are a special time for everyone and it is human nature to sneak in an extra cookie every now and then. It’s hard to keep that inner child suppressed when there are so many delicious things to try. We should also remember that the Holidays are the most common time for people with dietary restrictions to have problems that cause them to ...
Posted: 11/20/2013 12:00 AM by
Interim HealthCare
It’s that time of year again, and if you’re planning to travel for the holidays, there are some important things that you should remember. Whether you’re flying out to visit with the family or finally going on the holiday cruise you’ve always wanted to take, the following tips will help make sure that you stay healthy enough to enjoy your holiday travel to the fullest.
Posted: 11/9/2013 12:00 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Approximately 16 million Americans currently receive home-delivered health care for causes including acute illness, long-term health conditions, permanent disabilities or terminal illness. In 2014 alone, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services projected that annual expenditures for home health care were forecasted to be $104.2 billion. That’s why each November the National Associ...
Posted: 10/31/2013 12:00 AM by
Interim HealthCare
It’s called My HealtheVet and it can be accessed by clicking here, https://www.myhealth.va.gov/index.html this access portal to the VA helps cut down some of the hassle and frustration of dealing with your medical issues. Now you don’t have to waste hours on the phone or drive in to the VA just to get answers to your questions. Secure Messaging provides Veteran patients with a...
Posted: 10/15/2013 12:00 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Meditation is helpful for more than just relaxation and stress reduction. Studies show that it is also good for the brain, especially for seniors. A recent study sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation found that seniors who do just 12 minutes of Yoga exercises every day can improve memory and thinking skills. The study’s leader also thinks this daily activit...
Posted: 9/29/2013 12:00 AM by
Interim HealthCare
Flu season will soon be upon us. It generally peaks from November to April. Now is the time for people, especially seniors, to consider getting a flu shot. The best time of year to get one is October or November. This will help prevent contracting the serious illness when flu season arrives. At Interim HealthCare, all of our caregivers keep an eye out for those that will likely benefit from a f...
Posted: 9/17/2013 2:56 PM by
Interim HealthCare
A nutritious diet is one key to good health. Including a balance of vitamins, minerals, protein and carbohydrates is important for everybody, senior citizens in particular. Seniors and those that are cooking for them, such as family members and senior home care professionals, should pay special attention to foods that are low in cholesterol, fat and sugar, but high in vitamins and protein. A va...
Posted: 8/27/2013 12:00 AM by
Interim HealthCare
A nutritious diet is one key to good health. Including a balance of vitamins, minerals, protein and carbohydrates is important for everybody and senior citizens in particular. Seniors and those that are cooking for them, such as family members and in home health care specialists, should pay special attention to foods that are low in cholesterol, fat and sugar, but high in vitamins and protein. ...
Posted: 8/12/2013 12:00 AM by
Interim HealthCare
As older Americans are becoming increasingly computer literate, the promise of social networking – sharing photos, videos, links, contacts and status updates – has incredible purpose for seniors and intergenerational connections. In addition to family, seniors have also found that social networking allows them to connect with people and friends from their past. These connections can...
Posted: 7/22/2013 12:00 AM by
Interim HealthCare
As we age, the thirst mechanism in our bodies can break down. So even though we may not feel thirsty, we might not be getting enough fluids to replace what we lose naturally on a daily basis. You may remember that that the human body is over 90% water. We need a large concentration of fluids in our bodies for it to function properly. If we consume water on a daily basis, not just when we ...