Social interaction among people of all ages is important for emotional, physical and cognitive health. As we get older, the likelihood of living alone increases. Children are grown and out of the house, and a spouse may no longer be around. What steps are you taking to help the seniors in your life avoid social…
Social interaction helps elderly loved ones to live a healthier life
We are communal beings by nature, designed to connect with people we care about and those who care about us. With more older adults living alone, social isolation is becoming very common. This feeling may be more detrimental to health and overall well being than you realize. A study published in The Journal of Primary…
How to address the emotional and psychological concerns of aging parents
Caring for aging parents is a journey that involves communication, community services, family support, financial resources, legal expertise and medical care. This process may come with the reality of psychological strain for both the parents and their children. The good news: You are not alone. There are ways in which to address and help alleviate…
Live life to the fullest: Why physical fitness is important at every age
We hear “take it easy” often, especially directed toward older adults. But that may not be the best advice. Many health concerns are linked to a sedentary lifestyle. Movement can improve overall health and enjoyment of life. The body reacts positively to exercise. In addition to the endorphin boost, exercise helps loosen and strengthen muscles,…
Safe At Home – Making Your Home More Secure
Practical advice for making your home more secure By Dorothy Muffett Karen Freer was thrilled when her mother-in-law, at age 87, was able to return to the comforts of her own home following surgery to repair a fractured hip. “She was able to avoid going into a long-term care facility with the help of some…
An Easier Approach to In-Home Care
When it comes to seniors being able to choose to stay in their homes instead of moving into a nursing home or assisted living, sometimes the situation just requires a little creativity. It also helps to have the expertise of an agency such as Baywood Home Care, whose well-trained and experienced staff knows the right…
Practical Advice for Increasing Home Safety
Home Safety Tips III: Making your Home More Secure: Our homes should be the place where we feel the safest and most secure. As you age, or if you are facing knee or hip surgery, it may be a good time to assess your home to help avoid unnecessary accidents. Perhaps you will be sent home…
Home Safety: Just One Way to Make People’s Lives Better
Home Safety Tips II: Main Living Areas Baywood Home Care Registered Nurses and Care Managers Judy Ophus and Karen Freer say that many of these home safety tips come from combined decades of experience, as well as from the clients themselves. Doors and doorways Doors that swing outward past the frame allow the most accessibility…
Home Safety Tips for Seniors
It is possible to live comfortably in your home as you age, and even to recover safely from joint surgery at home rather than a rehab facility. However, moving around post-surgery can be challenging. You may not have full strength, or you may require the temporary use of a walker or other adaptive equipment. That…
Making Lives Better with Long-Term Care
Dorothy Muffett, founder and President of Baywood Home Care in Minnesota, explains that private pay home care is a good option for people who need long-term care. “There are a lot of older people who want to continue living in their home. They don’t want to move to an assisted living or a nursing home….