Improving Nutrition for Seniors – Healthy & Tasty Swaps for More Fulfilling Meals
As we age, eating becomes more difficult for a variety of reasons including oral issues, loss of appetite, inability to grocery shop or prepare food, or even changing taste buds and food preferences. But as we get older, it becomes more important than ever to replenish our body with [...]
Nutrition Resources: Getting the Most Out of National Nutrition Month
Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? In fact, 2023 marks the 50th year of the program! The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the group behind Nutrition Month, focuses on finding new ways to share updates in healthful eating to help everyone make more informed choices and [...]
Stay Happier@Home, Wherever You Call Home, with ameriCARE
At ameriCARE, we believe that every person deserves to live and thrive in the comfort of their own homes. Managing the challenges that come with aging, long-term illness, or surgery recovery can be overwhelming and adding a new environment on top of that can cause further stress. That’s why [...]
Managing Heart Disease with In-Home Care
The term “heart disease” refers to many types of heart conditions including: Blood vessel disease, such as coronary artery disease Irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) Heart problems you're born with (congenital heart defects) Disease of the heart muscle Heart valve disease (Mayo Clinic) Most commonly, however, “heart disease” refers to [...]
Exploring New Healthy Habits and Hobbies for 2023
There’s no time like the present to explore new healthy habits and hobbies that work for your lifestyle. There are many factors that affect your mental and physical health which means there are many different ways to engage and boost your mind and body. To help inspire your plans [...]
Aging and Eye Health
Changes in Vision as You Age It’s not uncommon for people to experience changes in vision as they age. Common changes include: Losing the ability to see up close Having trouble distinguishing colors, such as blue from black Needing more time to adjust to shifts in lighting (National Institute [...]
2023 Self-Care Resolutions for Those Receiving In-Home Care
Individuals and families seek out the help of in-home caregivers for a wide variety of reasons. Whether living with chronic illness, recovering from surgery, or learning new routines to maintain independence while aging, caregivers offer needed relief for many people, young and old. Many times, however, the transition to [...]
Tips for Seniors – Preparing for Successful Surgery and Recovery
Proper preparation is key to minimizing post-operation complications for seniors. Having surgery is a big deal, especially for our older loved ones, who may already be managing mobility or cognition issues. Planning ahead can help eliminate stress and lay the groundwork for a smooth and successful recovery. Join our [...]
Diabetes Management – It Takes a Team
National Diabetes Month 2022 Each year in November, the team at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) comes together to educate individuals and families throughout the country about diabetes. NIDDK has developed invaluable resources covering everything from building better awareness to sharing warning signs [...]
Meeting the Care Needs of Veterans
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, commonly referred to as the “VA,” explains that the Veteran population ages 65 or older exceeds 18 million in the U.S.. This group of men and women may have served in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, or the Persian [...]