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By Embrace In-Home Care, 8:00 am on April 24, 2023

With age, your senior loved one may face limited dexterity and difficulty with mobility. However, there are a few hobbies your loved one can pursue to enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle.  1. Windowsill Gardening Gardening is an excellent hobby, but seniors with limited mobility might find it difficult to…

By Embrace In-Home Care, 8:00 am on April 10, 2023

Stroke recovery tends to begin in the hospital and continue at home. The majority of stroke survivors get better over a period of months and even years, which means they’ll have already been discharged by the time they see full recovery. These seven home remedies can increase your senior loved…

By Embrace In-Home Care, 8:00 am on March 27, 2023

For a variety of reasons, women are more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s than men. Some of the causes are biological, while others are due to lifestyle choices. Below you’ll find some of the reasons women are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s and what your senior loved one can…

By Embrace In-Home Care, 4:00 am on March 13, 2023

Senior care decisions often require looking for cues that older adults need their care plans adjusted. In the early senior years, many people only need minor assistance, such as having someone drop by to help out with basic household chores. However, seeing these issues in your aging loved one’s life…

By Embrace In-Home Care, 8:00 am on February 27, 2023

Hospital readmissions can contribute to new medical and psychological problems in seniors. While everyone may be at risk for hospital readmissions, seniors who have certain diagnoses may be at higher risk. Here are some diagnoses that often lead to hospital readmissions. MRSA Infections Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is a…

By Embrace In-Home Care, 8:00 am on February 13, 2023

When people hear the term “dementia,” they have a tendency to think the worst. While Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia, is incurable, there are other causes of dementia that are considered reversible under the right circumstances. You and your senior loved one can remember these reversible causes…

By Embrace In-Home Care, 8:00 am on January 23, 2023

Elder law attorneys focus on navigating all the complexities of elder law. These lawyers can assist seniors and their family members with several legal issues, such as creating wills, transferring guardianship, and accessing retirement funds. If you’re meeting with an elder law attorney, it’s a good idea to come prepared….

By Embrace In-Home Care, 8:00 am on January 9, 2023

Adding a glass of orange juice to your senior loved one’s breakfast can provide a good start to the day. Orange juice contains more than 100 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamin C, a potent antioxidant that’s necessary for good health. Eating a diet rich in vitamin C…

By Embrace In-Home Care, 8:00 am on December 26, 2022

Dementia is the name given to a broad range of brain diseases that cause a long-term decrease in the ability to think and remember details on a daily basis. Common symptoms often include emotional challenges, language problems, anxiety, and a decrease in motivation.    There’s no cure for dementia, although…

By Embrace In-Home Care, 8:00 am on December 12, 2022

If your senior loved one is like most aging adults, he or she has a veritable pharmacy in his or her kitchen. Tucked within the fridge and pantry are a bounty of foods with healing properties. Read on to learn about the remedies you’ll find in the refrigerator and behind…