Preparing Your Loved One for the New Year

Many people view the New Year as a fresh start. A time for change and doing things differently. It can be a wonderful opportunity to review what is going well – or not so well – across all areas of life. While you’re doing this in your own life, help your aging parent to do Continue reading Preparing Your Loved One for the New Year
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Tips for Staying Healthy Over the Winter

As people age, it can become harder for the body to fight off illness and fully recover. The immune system weakens and other conditions can complicate a cold or the flu. Taking steps to stay healthy and protect against illness (as much as possible) is essential for seniors. From eating right and staying active to Continue reading Tips for Staying Healthy Over the Winter
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Combatting Loneliness and Isolation in Aging Parents

As seniors age, they often become more comfortable and content staying home. It’s a familiar place and has everything they like and need. However, this can also lead to issues with loneliness and isolation which can take a toll on their mental and physical health. It’s good for seniors to stay active and socialize with Continue reading Combatting Loneliness and Isolation in Aging Parents
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Benefits of Hiring an In-Home Caregiver This Year

Another year has come and gone and a new one is beginning. For many, this means reflecting on what did or did not work well and what changes they want to make. It can be a great time to review your aging parent’s needs as well and ensure that the care and assistance they are Continue reading Benefits of Hiring an In-Home Caregiver This Year
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Combatting Loneliness and Isolation in Aging Parents

As seniors age, they often become more comfortable and content staying home. It’s a familiar place and has everything they like and need. However, this can also lead to issues with loneliness and isolation which can take a toll on their mental and physical health. It’s good for seniors to stay active and socialize with Continue reading Combatting Loneliness and Isolation in Aging Parents
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Benefits of Hiring an In-Home Caregiver This Year

Another year has come and gone and a new one is beginning. For many, this means reflecting on what did or did not work well and what changes they want to make. It can be a great time to review your aging parent’s needs as well and ensure that the care and assistance they are Continue reading Benefits of Hiring an In-Home Caregiver This Year
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5 Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease

In honor of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, we thought we would clear up some common myths that surround this disease that affects more than 5 million Americans, many of whom live right here. There is currently no way to prevent or cure this disease, but researchers are learning more every single day. It is Continue reading 5 Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease
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Balancing Life as a Caregiver in Asheville NC

Taking care of an elderly parent can be rewarding because you know you’re giving back to someone who helped raise you, but it also comes with its share of challenges. You’re trying to balance your own life, career, and family with meeting the needs of your parent. Being a caregiver providing in home senior care Continue reading Balancing Life as a Caregiver in Asheville NC
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Helping Your Loved One Declutter

As we get older, we can have the tendency to collect things, some necessary and some that we can completely do without. So it is not uncommon for seniors to end up with a lot of clutter. Perhaps you have been wondering what you can do to help your mom, dad or loved one declutter Continue reading Helping Your Loved One Declutter
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Building Stronger Bones and Muscles with Aging

Healthy bones, muscles, and joints are important at every age, but especially so for seniors. Broken bones can take longer to heal and increase risk of complications as you age. In addition, weak muscles and stiff joints can lead to inactivity, which only makes these issues worse. It can be a vicious cycle. Staying active Continue reading Building Stronger Bones and Muscles with Aging
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How to Become a ‘Superager’ - The New York Times

A bit outdated, but still contains lots of valuable information!
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/31/opinion/sunday/how-to-become-a-superager.html

Fun Fall Activities for Seniors

Fall is almost here, which means that everyone will be enjoying relief from the summer heat. The region is home to many fall festivals and activities, making autumn a wonderful time for area families to get together and celebrate what many consider to be the most pleasant season on the calendar. The holidays are also Continue reading Fun Fall Activities for Seniors
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Heart-Healthy Diet Tips

Heart-Healthy Diet Tips #ElderlyCareHendersonville
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/diets/heart-healthy-diet-tips.htm

Reducing the Risk of Falls for Seniors

Did you know that September 22 is Falls Prevention Awareness Day? This is the perfect time of the year for you and your senior to brush up on the ways that you both can help prevent falls in your loved one’s home. This is because falls are all too common once you reach a certain Continue reading Reducing the Risk of Falls for Seniors
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Summer Safety for Seniors

When thinking about what you’re going to be doing this summer, you probably aim to spend as much time outside as possible, right? Well, that’s true for many seniors out there who are receiving elderly care in Asheville. Those summers in North Carolina are absolutely stunning and it’s important that you cherish these times before Continue reading Summer Safety for Seniors
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Strategies for Improving Brain Health

The importance of keeping on top of your mental health, especially as we age, is essential to avoiding the risk of brain degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer s and dementia. With age, our brain demands more energy from us, which is why forgetfulness is more common for the elderly. To prevent memory loss and boost your Continue reading Strategies for Improving Brain Health
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What you need to know about Alzheimer’s

Brain degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia have remained an enigma for centuries. However, years of heavily invested research into the disease is helping to inform us about what we need to know so far with more updates and new discoveries on the rise. With June being Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Continue reading What you need to know about Alzheimer’s
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Lifespan Planning Promotes Successful Aging in Place

Today's Geriatric Medicine - News & Insight for Professionals in Elder Care
http://www.todaysgeriatricmedicine.com/archive/MJ17p24.shtml

Technological Advances in Digital Sound Processing Hearing Aids in Asheville

Digital Sound Processing (DSP) hearing aids are a technology that have enabled millions of hearing loss sufferers across the world to lead a normal and healthy life. They were first introduced twenty years ago and are still changing the lives of many people. If you or your loved one receive in-home care in Asheville, or Continue reading Technological Advances in Digital Sound Processing Hearing Aids in Asheville
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Six Strategies to Increase Communication with Individuals with Hearing Loss in Asheville

It is a sad inevitability, as we get older the quality of our hearing gets worse.  It is a natural part of the aging process and will happen to most people at some stage in their lives.  In the US, over 30 million people suffer from some form of hearing loss. There is plenty of help Continue reading Six Strategies to Increase Communication with Individuals with Hearing Loss in Asheville
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Combatting Spring Allergies in Asheville

For allergy sufferers, spring can often bring misery in the same way it brings joy to many other people.  Whilst the majority enjoy the long days and the return of sunshine, the sufferers of seasonal allergies have to contend with itchy, red eyes, blocked noses and difficulty breathing. The symptoms of seasonal allergies are more Continue reading Combatting Spring Allergies in Asheville
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Dealing with Loss of Appetite in an Aging Parent

We know the health and safety of your loved one is consistently on your mind. You’re probably always wondering if they are staying safe at home, if they are getting enough sleep, and if they are not getting too lonely on their own. You should watch out for all these things, but it’s also important Continue reading Dealing with Loss of Appetite in an Aging Parent
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Deductible Medical Expenses

If you’re like most people, you never look forward to tax season and figuring out all of that. The US tax code is pretty complicated and can get over your head pretty quickly! However, we have a bit of good news to make this season a little less frustrating. If you are paying for non-medical Continue reading Deductible Medical Expenses
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With Direct Primary Care, It’s Just Doctor and Patient

Patients pay a monthly fee for a range of basic physician services, eliminating the insurance middleman.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/with-direct-primary-care-its-just-doctor-and-patient-1488164702

What You Need to Know About Glaucoma

Did you know that January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month? If you didn’t, don’t worry! That’s why you’re here on this article. This article is here so you can get as educated and as aware about glaucoma as possible. It is one of the most degenerative diseases out there in the United States, affecting more Continue reading What You Need to Know About Glaucoma
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Winter Safety Tips for Seniors

For any of you seniors out there in Asheville, you know how bad your winters can get. The snow starts falling, the ground starts to get more and more icy, and the temperatures get down-right unbearable. Sure, winter also means getting to spend more time with your family and spending some quality time indoors with Continue reading Winter Safety Tips for Seniors
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