Detecting Alzheimer’s early on can help lead to a better quality of life for those that are suffering from it. Doctors believe that there are things that can be done to reduce the likelihood that someone will get the disease and things that … [Read more...]
Things to Think About When Looking at Assisted Living
There are a lot of different kinds of senior care out there. Here at Paradise In-Home Care, we place an emphasis on in-home care (as our name implies), but this isn’t the only thing that we do here. In fact, we try to offer a comprehensive … [Read more...]
A Spotlight on Self Neglect
Self neglect is a very real issue for some elderly folk. It comes in a variety of forms and can be difficult to identify at times. But this doesn’t mean that it isn’t a very serious issue. Unfortunately, because of the nature of this, it … [Read more...]
What is Holistic Dementia Treatment?
Every once in a while, the general trend of senior care changes. As an organization that has been in this line of business for a while, we’ve seen a number of these trends emerge. These are not bad things–ultimately they help senior care … [Read more...]
Parkinson’s Disease is Complex
Parkinson’s disease is complex, which is one of the big reasons why it is so hard to treat. For example, scientists have identified several different causes of the disease. In some instances, it is caused by genetic factors. In others, … [Read more...]
Childhood, Senior Care, and Heart Health
A new study takes a look at childhood experiences and how they can benefit us as we age. The focus of this particular study is the impact that positive experiences during childhood have upon our heart health. The study found … [Read more...]
Alternatives to Medication Management for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a serious concern for millions of Americans. In the past, treating ongoing pain symptoms with medication was one of the most common approaches. However, time and experience has shown us that certain medications can be even … [Read more...]
Changing Populations Means Changing Needs
It is estimated that there will be 77 million people aged 65 or older by the year 2034 if current trends continue. The latest demographic data indicates that there were 52 million people in this age range in 2018. That’s an increase of 25 … [Read more...]
Postural Sway, and What it Means for Seniors
Postural sway is a term that refers to how much the body moves while someone is standing still. Everyone experiences this to some degree or another. However, there are certain health conditions that can have a bigger impact on postural … [Read more...]
Why In-Home Care Options Matter
More options means a larger number of qualified choices. Having a lot of options in front of you doesn’t really mean much if all of the options presented to you are not really helpful when it comes to meeting your unique needs. When there … [Read more...]
What’s the Most Important Aspect of Care?
Senior care does a lot for the individual and for the family unit as a whole. It is a vital resource and it allows seniors and their families to live in a safer, and hopefully more fulfilling, manner. The title for this post is … [Read more...]
Can Spiders Help Your Heart?
Probably the last thing that you think of when you think of spiders is heart health. In fact, if you’re like my wife, the thought of a spider being close by raises your heart rate and blood pressure… But new research from the … [Read more...]