For those being discharged home after a total hip or knee replacement, the questions and uncertainties are many. Having had a whole team of doctors, nurses, and therapists at your disposal for days now, you may wonder how you and your loved one will manage...
For many seniors today, much emphasis is put on heart health and maybe even managing diabetes. It's easy to overlook or neglect the kidneys until they aren't working properly. Our kidneys play an important role in keeping us healthy. What Your Kidneys Do We have two kidneys,...
What Is a Heart Attack? Our hearts are one of the most vital parts of our body. They're the engine pumping blood throughout our circulatory system that keeps us alive. When we are excited, or scared, or in love, they seem to race within our chests...
This February is the perfect time to show your support of American Heart Health Month in a very practical way. Your senior loved one is at an increased risk of heart disease with as many as 42.2 million Americans older than 60 being diagnosed with...
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Here at Family Tree In-Home Care, our staff is taking the time to reflect on the condition to have a better understanding of what it entails. With more than 3 million Americans affected, National Glaucoma Awareness Month is the perfect...
Although aging is a natural process, it’s not always an easy transition for seniors to face. Luckily, there are plenty of ways you can help your loved ones as they go through transitions.Though there are many types of potential obstacles and changes that your senior...
The percentage of licensed drivers who are age 65 and older is increasing. By the year 2029, about 1 in 4 licensed drivers will be 65 or older, according to AARP. Because of this, senior road safety is more important now than ever. However, this isn’t...
The holidays are a special time of year and a wonderful moment for family and friends to come together and celebrate. Seniors who are dealing with mobility issues, who live alone, or who are suffering from Alzheimer’s, dementia, or depression, may begin to feel isolated...
Talking with senior citizens about the future can be difficult. This may explain why more than 90% of survey participants in the U.S. over the age of 65 have not even spoken with their significant others, parents, or adult children about critical long-term care issues....