September is Healthy Aging Month, one of our favorite times of the year! Our care teams work hard to stay up-to-date on all the ways we can help promote the health of our senior clients and we’ve put these resources together for you. Check out key resources for better physical health, mental health, and in-home support.

Resources for Better Physical Health
Respecting the Medical Concerns of Seniors – Explore new ways you can help your aging loved ones better manage their health care plan and advocate for their needs.
Taking Care of Yourself After Surgery – Learn about the best ways to manage post-surgery discharge instructions with this resource guide on post-operative care.
Heart Health Resources for American Heart Month – Our resource guide for better heart health during American Hearth Month and beyond.
The Warning Signs of Kidney Disease – Understand the important role kidneys play in our bodies, learn more about risk factors for kidney disease, and get help spotting the symptoms of kidney disease.

Resources for Mental Health
Self-Care is for Everyone – Learn more about the different types of self-care and find new practices to add to your daily routine to help you age well, live well, and feel well.
ameriCARE’s Resources for Better Engagement – A collection of our best advice, resources, and guidance on helping seniors avoid isolation and stay engaged with their friends, loved ones, and community.
Stress Management for Seniors – Join ameriCARE as we explore three breathing exercises to help the seniors in your life manage their stress effectively.
Improve the Lives of Seniors Through Healthy Habits – Learn how seniors can thrive on structure and find new ways to live a fulfilled life using reliable routines throughout the day.

Resources for In-Home Support
Why is Independence an Important Part of Healthy Aging – Learn more about why sustainable independence is a crucial part of healthy aging.
Home Health Care vs. In-Home Care – Get help identifying the best in-home support options for you and your family and learn more about the differences between home health care and in-home care.
In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living – Find out which type of care service is best for you and your family by exploring the ins and outs of in-home care versus assisted living.
Prepping Your Home for Aging in Place – Join the ameriCARE team as we explore ways to help make your or a loved one’s home more accessible for the future.
Ready to Learn Even More?
As part of our mission to set the standard for quality, dignified in-home care, we research and share important information that affects the lives of seniors. Our articles cover a wide range of topics including:
- Accessibility
- Alternative therapies
- Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other brain diseases
- Arthritis & other pain
- Brain health
- Community engagement
- Diabetes
- Gift giving
- Glaucoma
- Heart health
- Heat-related illness
- Kidney health
- Mental health
- Nutrition
- Oral health
- Physical movement & exercise
- Safety & fall prevention
- Seasonal adjustments
- Self-care
- Stroke symptoms & recover
- Supportive care
- Surgery recovery
- Sustainable independence
- Tough conversations
- Travel
- Veteran care
To explore all our resources, check out the CARE resources tab in our menu! If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to give us a call or send us a message and someone from our care team will respond quickly!