It’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week, a time to educate communities about the role of pulmonary rehabilitation in enhancing the quality of life of individuals with lung disease. Pulmonary rehabilitation is an outpatient program recommended for patients with lung disease who experience shortness of breath frequently and are not able to perform daily activities despite daily use of medication. What is pulmonary…
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2.8 million seniors are thought to have severe vision impairment—defined as either blindness or difficulty seeing, even with eyeglasses. Most vision problems develop painlessly with no symptoms. They also tend to come on slowly, making it difficult for individuals to notice changes in their vision. Getting an annual eye exam…
There are many ways caregivers – including professional caregivers – can help seniors maintain their minds and memories. In the United States, approximately 40% of people over the age of 65 experience age-related memory impairment. Memory and mental health are closely connected. Helping seniors stay sharp can also improve their quality of life. To maintain a healthy memory, seniors must…
Home care is a valuable option for an individual who wishes to maintain their independence and continue their life in the comfort of their home. Home care is also used by seniors who may need extra care, wherever they call home. Many in independent senior living communities and even those in assisted living may need more help than can be…
According to a recent Pew Research study, 36% of men and 49% of women ages 65+ are single. Of those, 22% are looking to date – with translates to more than 5 million dating seniors. Most singles keep their options open, with 71% of older Americans (40 years+) saying they are open to casual dates. Where are these older singles…
American Heart Month occurs every February in the United States – and it’s an especially important observance since heart disease is the country’s leading cause of death. About 1.7 million people in the U.S. die each year from heart disease and heart-related conditions. Here are some Heart Facts to note: 2 million people over age 60 have cardiovascular disease 51%…
We're all aware of the precautions to take for virus and flu season. However, an additional danger is that any of these other conditions can morph into pneumonia. Pneumonia claims the lives of about 50,000 Americans each year. Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs on one or both lungs and may cause them to fill with fluid.…
In Ohio and Northern Kentucky, the vaccine has become available not only for frontline workers but for those in older age groups as well. As pictured above, Greg & Kim Kling, owners of Assisting Hands Home Care serving Columbus, were grateful to receive their first vaccine recently. Here are the links to the information you need to take advantage of…
Even though it is the second leading cause of blindness, few people know about glaucoma. Seniors are especially at risk and need to know the facts. More than 3 million people in the US have glaucoma. Many are seniors. Many don’t know they have the condition. However, this symptomless disease can be stopped before it does more damage. The month…
Welcome to 2021! As we look back on 2020 (a year most of us are happy to leave behind), we can also look forward to a better 2021. We all hope to be able to move about more safely and regularly visit with friends and family again at some point during the coming year. Now is the perfect time to…
