Monthly Archives: December 2011

3 Dietary Rules for Managing Incontinence

Adopting healthy habits is a common New Year's resolution, but following a few simple dietary rules also can help individuals manage incontinence, according Dianna Malkowski, physician assistant, nutritionist and professional adviser for The CareGiver Partnership. 1. Monitoring fluid intake. When … Continue reading

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Aging Gracefully: The Five Day Full-Body Recharge Plan

Ideally, many would welcome the opportunity to avoid the negative effects of aging, but realistically it affects us all at one point or another, so the important question becomes: How do we delay the process? Dr. Oz recently released a … Continue reading

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Happy Holidays from Home Care Assistance!

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Centenarian Celebrates Birthday in Style!

We all hope to age gracefully, but maintaining independence into your later years can become difficult.  That said, some individuals seem to defy the laws of aging more than others!  One person in particular, Ray Nauroth, of Dunlap, Iowa just … Continue reading

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Holiday Tip; Caring for Someone with Dementia?

When caring for a loved one with dementia, the holidays can be a stressful time.  As Bob DeMarco said in his recent article, “caregivers constantly worry that certain stimuli will send the Alzheimer's patient into a "deep dark hole" and … Continue reading

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A Little Broccoli Goes a Long Way

I am always looking for different ways to stay healthy and the easiest way to accomplish this is by choosing fresh, organic (if possible) and nutrient rich options when it comes to food.  You often hear how important it is … Continue reading

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Home Care: The Preferred and Practical Choice

When it comes to senior care, there is nothing more comfortable than staying at home.  Not only are you able to maintain your independence, but you are also able to age in a familiar place with the belongings you love … Continue reading

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Home Care Assistance Recognizes World Aids Month

The month of December indicates the start of world AIDS month and as part of our social responsibility initiative we are committed to raising awareness for this important cause.  AIDS awareness is a truly pertinent issue in that it has … Continue reading

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