Elderly Patients’ Brains Benefit Big with MIND Meals
When it comes to keeping our brains healthy for the long haul, many of us think that, eventually, the fight may all be for naught. After all, our genes play a big role in our future mental health outlook, and we assume they often play at least as big a role as the...
Exercise Diminishes Arthritis Symptoms
Did you know that exercise can make your Arthritis less painful? Contrary to popular belief, the right kind of exercise prescribed by your doctor will lessen the symptoms of Arthritis, an inflammatory disease of the joints. Exercise is usually a major part of the...
What is Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, cognitive impairment caused by brain cell degeneration. This neurological condition usually affects seniors and the elderly but can affect any individual at any age. WHAT CAUSES ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE There are a lot of studies on...
The Best Books to Read this Spring
With Spring finally here, it is common that most of our senior patients want to get out of the house and go outside with our caregivers and/or with family and friends. This is something that A-1 Home Care prefers as well–for our seniors to get some relaxation and sun,...
Tai Chi Can Help with Relaxation in Seniors
Yoga is very popular among health enthusiasts these days, but did you know that the practice of Tai Chi is loosely based on different Yoga positions turned into a soft martial art form? The goal of Tai Chi, according to the Chinese, is to attain an even flow of...
Choosing the Best Elder Care Option
You are at that critical junction when you must decide whether you should move your elderly loved one to an assisted living facility, memory care facility, nursing, convalescent home or back home with you. As you manage to review different elder care plans, you’re...
How to Prevent and Cope with Stress and Anxiety
No one likes to be stressed out. Our body naturally does not function as well when we are stressed. Psychologically, stress can be an ongoing problem for many. Therefore, we want to present to you a few tips on how to cope with stress and anxiety from the American...
Respite Care 101: Helpful Info
As caregivers and family members take on more and more tasks in their everyday lives, it can be a struggle to juggle their caregiving duties with the hectic schedule of work, childcare, errands, and the occasional emergency. Some of us are also starting to make summer...
Case Study Presents Positive Effects of Dementia
A very small study examining 48 adults with mild cognitive impairment presented seniors with the Silver Lining Questionnaire (SLQ). The research subjects for the University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging were asked what they believed about their...