A retirement village is a community of seniors, typically in an apartment or small village-like community that caters to the senior population. This can be a formal area designated for the elderly, or it can be an informal collection of … [Read more...]
What if the Nursing Home is the Best Option?
One of the great things about in-home care is that it allows seniors to stay in their homes for longer. Most elderly individuals prefer this kind of care. They want to be where they’ve lived for as long as possible, living with the people … [Read more...]
What to Know Before You Start Caring for a Parent
Caring for an older parent is hard. Really hard. It might start out easy, but as your older loved one ages and grows in their needs, the task gets harder and harder. So many people start caring for a loved one believing that they can do it … [Read more...]
Is In-Home Care Safe?
Depending on who you ask, in-home care can be the best type of care on the market, or it can be a terrible decision. Us here at Paradise In-Home Care are strong advocates of in-home care--it’s what we do on a daily basis. But even though we … [Read more...]
Controlling Cholesterol Helpful Beyond Heart Health
Yet again, researchers are moving ahead when it comes to their knowledge of one of the most devastating diseases that someone can be diagnosed with: Alzheimer’s disease. This time, the advance comes from a look at Type 2 Diabetes and … [Read more...]
Why are the Number of Strokes Declining?
The number of strokes occurring in the older population within the United States is going down. New data suggests that the number of people aged 70 and older that suffer from strokes is declining. Additionally, there has been a decrease in … [Read more...]
What CMS Proposed Senior Care Changes Might Bring
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently weighed in on potential changes that could make senior care better for the elderly population within the U.S. Although these changes are not yet official, the CMS does carry a lot of … [Read more...]
Fighting the Loneliness of Winter
Seasonal affective disorder impacts all populations, not just seniors. The fact that there is less sunlight during the winter months--and people are indoors much more--all makes depression and other psychiatric disorders a bit more … [Read more...]
Understanding the Differences Between Mini and Major Strokes
A mini stroke, or as it is often referred to as, a transient ischemic attack, doesn’t always appear to be as serious as a major stroke. And there’s a good reason why this is. Typically, a mini stroke only lasts about 24 hours before … [Read more...]
Helping Seniors Stay Well Hydrated
Dehydration can be a really big deal for seniors. Inadequate water throughout the day can lead to electrolyte imbalances, constipation, and kidney complications. The impact of these health issues is often far more severe for seniors than it … [Read more...]
Transferring a Loved One Back Home
Although long term care is the type of care that usually will come to mind when senior care is mentioned, there are many types of senior care, with long term care just being the most widely advertised. There are a variety of … [Read more...]
Putting the Spotlight on Elder Abuse
COVID-19 has revealed a lot of nasty things about us, both as individuals and as a society. But one of the saddest things that we’ve seen recently is the uptick in the number of abuse cases that have been reported around the country, … [Read more...]