Category Home Health Topics
Breathing Easier: Tips to Manage COPD in Older Adults
Breathing Easier: Tips to Manage COPD in Older Adults Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung condition that makes breathing increasingly difficult. It is a common condition among older adults, particularly those with a history of smoking or…
Glaucoma is One Aspect of Eye Care to Watch For: Here Are a Few More
Glaucoma is one of the more common eye conditions that affects older adults. However, there are other aspects of eye care to watch out for when in home health care in San Mateo and elsewhere. January is both National Glaucoma Awareness Month and National Eye…
Making Sure Your Thyroid is in Good Health
In honor of Thyroid Disease Awareness Month for January, we will take some time to discuss your thyroid and what it takes to make sure it’s in good health. If you, or a loved one, suffer from a thyroid condition in senior care in San…
Alcohol and Aging: Facts to be Aware Of
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, and this week we will bring awareness to the topic of alcohol and aging. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve — two of the most celebrated days of the year — also happen…
Managing IBD During the Holiday Season
Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is challenging any time of the year particularly around the holiday season. With so many parties and family dinners introducing many new foods that you normally wouldn’t eat, this can throw a wrench into the…
How to Look to the Future With Anticipation
New Years is just a month away, and it’s time to start thinking about the future and any resolutions you wish to make. Even if you’re in senior care in Santa Clara and elsewhere, there is so much to be grateful for and so…
What is Long Term Care and How to Know if You Need It
With November being National Long-Term Care Awareness Month, we thought it fitting to explore what long-term care is and what are the signs you may need it. While no one can predict the future and know exactly what health issues…
Family Caregiving Offers a Great Opportunity to Gather Memories Before They Are Lost
Today’s article is written in honor of not one but two special November distinctions: National Family Caregivers Month and Family Stories Month. We thought this would be a good time to talk about the role of family caregiving in San…
Remembering Our Veterans With Compassion
Saturday, November 11 marks Veterans Day 2023, a national holiday that was created to honor the men and women who have proudly served in the U.S. armed forces. In 2022, there were 16.2 million veterans in the United States. We place a…
Working With Your Physical Therapist For Long-Term Results
October is National Physical Therapy Month and today we want to discuss an important component of senior care in Alameda County and elsewhere: physical therapy that can help you or your loved one maintain a higher quality of life for the long haul. Physical…
