Category Home Health Topics

No one wants to think about what will happen when they get older and need more medical and personal assistance, yet it’s something we all must face someday. Being prepared is key to knowing your options and not scrambling for solutions…

Being able to spend your senior years in your own home is a gift — but remaining safe as you enjoy it is of paramount importance. From mobility problems that make it difficult to navigate stairs to dementia that makes…

September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, so we wanted to take this time to let you know the facts about this fastest-growing cancer diagnosis in the country. We also wanted to explore whether thyroid cancer is more common in the…

Monday, September 18 is Respect For The Aged Day, an annual Japanese festival and national holiday whereby people celebrate by spending time with elderly friends and relatives. This is a time to respect elders within the community as a way…

National Just Because Day is August 27th and it’s a fun opportunity to do something nice for someone else because you want to, not because there’s a special occasion. If your senior loved one is in home health care in…

The second week of July is National Therapeutic Recreation Week, a time to raise awareness of therapeutic recreation programs and services that improve the quality of life, health, and well-being of those with mental, physical, and emotional disabilities. Recreational therapy…

Many seniors with health and mobility challenges are unable to drive or can’t leave the home due to medical complications. Being homebound can be extremely isolating for seniors, as they have to rely on others to come visit them and…

It’s the 4th of July and it’s time to celebrate our country’s hard-fought independence. If you have a loved one in senior care in Santa Clara and elsewhere, you may be looking for some ways to create a memorable yet…

With June being National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, we thought it appropriate to explore ways to better manage these unfortunate occurrences. Usually, a migraine or headache does not signal something serious, even though they are unpleasant, and in the…

June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, and in honor of that, we will discuss how to understand this disease and care for someone who suffers from it. We see many people in our home health care program in Santa Clara…