Senior Solutions Health Tips

Loved ones suffering from Dementia or Memory loss benefit from walking. Getting out of the house stimulates the brain and maintains mobility. Having a companion to walk with them offers much needed socialization as well as support. Having a Home Health Aide there to interact and take care of your loved one provides an added opportunity for caregivers to take care of themselves also.

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Diet and exercise are still the best ways to manage diabetes. Home Health Care can assist you with med management, menu planning and meal preparation, as well as routine exercise programs. Home Health Aides are trained to know the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia and low blood sugar, and how to treat it with the assistance of a nurse available on call 24/7. Home Health aides are also trained to look for diabetic related disorders and skin conditions.

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Exercise programs are highly beneficial for Parkinsons Disease, according to medical directors at many Rehab facilities. Following up with regular exercise at home on a daily basis helps maintain optimal balance, strength, and endurance. A Personal Trainer or Physical Therapist can recommend exercises that focus on maintaining functional abilities. Home Health Aides are trained to assist with walking, Range of Motion, motivating and assisting with home exercises.

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Is Body Odor becoming a problem? Is your loved one neglecting their hygiene? Are they incontinent or having difficulty toileting? Are they reluctant to shower or bath? Do they need a little extra help getting dressed? These are all questions that point to a potential need for intervention. Often those experiencing some problems with daily living tasks will need help from a caregiver. Home Health Aides are specially trained to assist in bathing, dressing, toileting, and personal care needs. They can relieve the primary caregivers from those duties and provide respite care.

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Is going to the grocery store, doctor appointments, getting in or out of a car or driving challenging? Getting assistance with shopping, transportation and meal preparation may be the solution. Keep the quality of life and freedom you are accustomed to with the help of a home health aide who can provide many different services for a reasonable fee.

Other options are having someone go to the store for you. There are many services a home health agency can provide to keep you safe in the comfort of your own home.

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