Senior Health
Essential Emergency Preparedness Tips for Seniors
September is National Preparedness Month, a time to focus on the importance of planning for emergencies. For seniors, having a solid plan in place is not just important—it’s essential. Whether it’s a natural disaster, power outage, or any unforeseen emergency, being prepared can make a significant difference in safety and peace of mind. At Care…
Read MoreMaking Memories
The Power of Family Fun and Social Connections for Seniors August is Family Fun Month, a perfect time to emphasize the importance of family bonds and social interactions, especially for our beloved seniors. At Care at Home, we understand that maintaining social connections is crucial for the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of seniors. This…
Read MoreEmbracing the Outdoors: Safe and Enjoyable Activities for Seniors
Let us remember to embrace the outdoors and have safe and enjoyable activities for our seniors. As we endure a traditional New England summer here in CT and RI, the outdoors can be fraught with humidity, blinding sunny moments, the occasional swarms of mosquitoes, and this year, the dreaded pending possibility of the Joro spider!…
Read MoreSleep and Aging
Sleep and Aging From infancy, parents closely monitor sleep. People worldwide commonly ask new parents, “Does the baby sleep through the night?”. This question goes in hand with the old proverb of never waking a sleeping baby. People share advice about sleep and infants profusely, but new parents implement it in various ways. As we…
Read MoreWhat is a DNR and Does Your Parent Need One?
Caregiver in Niantic CT: As a caregiver to an older adult, you’re likely to have to make some tough decisions now and then. When your aging relative has a chronic condition or is nearing the end of their life, the decisions can be even more difficult.
Read MoreWhy Elderly Adults Struggle to Sleep
Homecare in Middletown CT: Sleep is something that most people take for granted, but when elderly adults don’t get enough, it can cause lots of problems with their physical and mental health.
Read MoreFAQs About Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month
Caregiver in Stonington CT: During the month of November, it is the goal of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness to increase the awareness and education level of Americans about celiac disease.
Read MoreSaving our Seniors
Home Care in New London CT: New London, Connecticut – Every year flu and complications from flu-associated illness take the lives of between 12,000 to 56,000 people in the USA according to the CDC.
Read MoreBlood Cancer Awareness Month: What is Blood Cancer?
Homecare in New London CT: Blood cancer is a disease that can affect people at any age, including well into their senior years. But, blood cancer really isn’t just one disease.
Read MoreWhat Causes Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?
Home Care Services in Mystic CT: Carbon monoxide poisoning results in approximately 400 deaths in the United States each year. In addition, 20,000 people visit an emergency room and 4,000 of them are admitted to the hospital.
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