As people age, it is common for things to change. Some of these changes are welcomed, but not all of them. In fact, a lot of seniors deal with growing difficulties and challenges as they age. Here is a brief list of some of the common … [Read more...]
Care Decisions and Care Costs
The average cost for someone's senior care is about $175,000, looking at averages across the United States. That's a lot of money regardless of who you are. And the reality is, as time goes by, this number is only going to increase. Thanks … [Read more...]
The Urgency of Improving Senior Care
We all know that the pandemic has been hard on the senior citizen community. Nursing homes were hit the hardest by COVID-19 and the vast majority of people that lost their lives to the virus were elderly. This has led to a renewed sense of … [Read more...]
Some Insight for Helping Older Loved Ones
When an older loved one needs help, it can be difficult for the entire family. Not only are they beginning to struggle with things that once came naturally, other family members have increased responsibilities and stress because of these … [Read more...]
Canada’s Plan to Revitalize Senior Care
Like many other countries, Canada is looking at how their senior care system can be improved in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though we aren’t quite out of the fire when it comes to the virus itself, many parts of the world … [Read more...]
Strokes Need to Be Treated Quickly
The sooner a stroke is treated, the better the long term outlook for the patient becomes. Strokes involve a disruption of oxygen to the brain, and the longer this occurs, the more damage that can be done. Unfortunately, strokes remain as … [Read more...]
Making the Best Choices During a Tough Situation
Helping a loved one plan for their senior care is an overwhelming, tough task. Many do not know what’s out there and available within their community. Many know, but have no idea where to start. But when a loved one’s health … [Read more...]
Ultrasound Might be a Helpful Treatment for Some Brain Disease
New research shows that ultrasound technology can do more than just help doctors and medical professionals create images of what is happening beneath the skin. Teams in various places around the world have begun looking at ultrasound as a … [Read more...]
New Senior Care Jobs Growing Amid Pandemic
Many seniors prefer to stay home rather than move into a nursing home or assisted living facility. This was true before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the pandemic has pushed this idea into the spotlight. With nursing homes and care facilities … [Read more...]
What Japan is Doing Right
All across the U.S., senior care homes have been hit hard by the novel coronavirus. We have seen a disturbingly large number of people pass away from this disease, and unfortunately, a lot of the signs point to the fact that many of these … [Read more...]
What is Successful Aging?
What does successful aging look like? This is a question that I recently came across in an online discussion and I felt like it was worth bringing the discussion over to the Paradise In-Home Care blog because I know that it is … [Read more...]
Men, Women, and Seeking Out Care
There have been a lot of studies about the differences between men and women when it comes to senior health and lifespan. General observations of statistics and longevity show that women tend to live about five years longer than men, but … [Read more...]