Monthly Archives: November 2011

The jury is still out on the health benefits of coffee.  Some experts claim a cup of joe a day is beneficial to one’s health while others claim that it can cause bloating and excess fat around one’s abdominal section.  … Continue reading →

  A mind is a terrible thing to waste and as we age it becomes easier to do so.  If we stop stimulating our minds, older adults become susceptible to several diseases such as Alzheimer’s, or other disorders, like ADHD.    … Continue reading →

With winter right around the corner, it’s time to start bundling up and getting adequate rest to ward off illness.  While winter is a wonderful time with the holidays and gatherings of friends and family, it also marks the beginning … Continue reading →

With World Diabetes Day recently passing, it is important to recognize this disease and the millions of people it affects, especially in the home care community.  There are currently 28.5 million Americans with diabetes with 1.9 million new cases diagnosed … Continue reading →

As we age, our bodies become more frail and we begin to lose muscle tissue.  Some “studies have [even] found that as [we] age, [we] not only lose muscle, but the tissue that remains can become infiltrated with fat, degrading … Continue reading →

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in America.  The lifetime risk of developing this type of cancer is roughly 1 in 20, according to the American Cancer Society. A recent compilation of previous studies shows that a … Continue reading →

Home care services ensure seniors can age in place in the comfort of home. Seniors can maintain their independence while staying safe with the assistance of a caregiver.   In recognition of National Home Care and Hospice Month, we would like … Continue reading →

As the Baby Boomer generation ages, it’s important to start planning for the future.  Whether this is determining they need to start receiving home care services or even that they would prefer to live in an assisted living or independent … Continue reading →

Holiday season is right around the corner which means get-togethers with family and loved ones, fires, cold weather and delicious holiday feasts that are not very forgiving when it comes to one’s waistline.   According to a New York Times article, … Continue reading →

Many are aware of the debilitating effects Alzheimer's, but what about the health of those caring for a loved one with this disease?  “After learning of a loved one's diagnosis, family members can sometimes become so focused on their loved … Continue reading →