¿Cuáles son las cinco habilidades más importantes que deben tener los cuidadores? Cuidar es un papel muy gratificante. Usted ayuda a mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas a las que brinda atenció...
Caregiving is an extremely rewarding role. You help improve the quality of life for those you give care to and help them stay relatively independent. However, the job is also quite demanding. It’s not...
If the time has come to help a friend or family member save a few hundred bucks a year by doing away with their landline (as well cut back pesky telemarketing calls), you might be wondering: With so many cellphones on the market, how do I choose one that’s right for seniors?
Meditation and mindful living have long been part of a holistic approach to healing, whether it’s to help manage chronic health conditions, as a part of treatment for anxiety or other mental illnesses, or simply to afford people a better quality of life and increase their control over their emotions. For seniors especially, incorporating meditation into their daily routine can have surprising health benefits.
It’s no secret that technology has improved by leaps and bounds in the past ten years. This development means that there are new devices and applications that are more readily available for just about every purpose, including helping seniors, their caregivers, and family members.
Everyone knows that playing with an animal can make you feel better. Seeing your dog’s smiling face at the end of a long day can provide a very tangible mood boost to people that may be feeling down, and emotional support animals are commonplace for people with illnesses or suffer from trauma. But what some people may not realize is that the health benefits of having a pet are taken seriously in the medical community.
News about the Coronavirus is everywhere, businesses of all kinds have closed their doors and people are staying home to flatten the curve of reported cases. As social distancing takes a toll on every individual, it’s a unique hardship for seniors in particular. Let’s explore some of the ways in which seniors can occupy themselves, remain in good physical health, and be active in their own right in the midst of the pandemic.
Retirement is a time of rest, relaxation, and basking in your golden years — but downtime doesn’t have to turn boring or stale! As the leading provider of occupational therapy for seniors near Philadelphia, PA, Caring Family Home Health understands that entertainment for seniors comes in several forms, such as dancing, acting, and even walking. Let’s explore a few different ways to make the most out of your retirement to determine what options may be best for you!
Contrary to popular belief, most seniors are not resistant to the technological advances we make as a society. In fact, the awe-inspiring inventions of the 21st century have significantly improved quality of life for many seniors in the United States and across the globe. Older folks may enjoy — and in many cases, depend on — technology more than Millennials and Generation Z, who grew up with technology all around them. Don’t believe us? Keep reading as we discuss three ways technology has improved quality of life for seniors!
As Philadelphia, PA’s leading in-home therapy service, Caring Family Home Health understands how getting older can contribute to loneliness for some folks. It’s a difficult subject to discuss, but it’...