#elderlycare Archives

Increase Vitamin D Intake, Reduce Cancer Risk

by A-1 | Jul 10, 2024 | Cancer, Disease Specific

According to a study recently published in the April (2016) issue of PLOS ONE, researchers from the University of California, San Diego say that higher levels of Vitamin D are associated with reduced risk of cancer. In countries where there is less available sunlight,...

Head Injuries at A-1 Homecare

by A-1 | Jul 7, 2024 | Brain Injuries - TBI, Disease Specific

Remember when you didn’t have to wear a helmet to ride a bike? Well, those days are long gone, but for good reason. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), facial and spinal cord injury, fractured bones, and death may result from a bicycle injury if you do not wear a helmet....

Improvement with Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients

by A-1 | Jul 1, 2024 | Alzheimer, Disease Specific

Just because someone is diagnosed with dementia does not mean they have lost complete control over their lives. In fact, you can still improve your cognitive functions through various activities. For example, practical and normal activities such as gardening can be...

Don’t Take Things Personally When Your Spouse Gets Verbally Abusive

by A-1 | Jun 28, 2024 | Tips & Advice

Alzheimer’s and dementia are comparable to mental illness – you cannot reason with someone who does not have any concept of rationalization. They are completely out of touch with reality and the world around them; seniors are not in tune with other people’s emotions,...

Having Fun While Avoiding the Summer Heat

by A-1 | Jun 25, 2024 | Tips & Advice

The heat can be especially dangerous for those with weaker immune systems, such as kids and seniors. Kids are full of energy, jumping around no matter if it is hot or not. Seniors on the other hand may not have that youthful energy and activities indoor might be more...