by Jason Wu | Dec 22, 2017 | Homecare in Stockton CA, IBD, Senior Health
If you are a family caregiver for an elderly adult who is living with inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, you have likely noticed the negative impact that this condition has on their quality of life. This condition can...
by Jason Wu | Dec 8, 2017 | Alzheimer's, Elderly Care in Sacramento CA, Sacramento, Senior Health, Senior Paranoia
Dementia can trigger a range of moods in elderly relatives, from fear and sadness to confusion and anger. Paranoia is one thing that family caregivers discover is quite common with their elderly relatives that have early to middle stages of dementia. Paranoia is the...
by Jason Wu | Nov 30, 2017 | Coffe Consumption, Elder Home Care in Rocklin CA, Senior Health
There’s no doubt that elderly adults drink plenty of coffee. After all, most of them have spent their lives with a hot cup on the way to work or enjoying it with friends in relaxed gatherings. Many people have developed a lot of ideas about coffee and health, so...
by Jason Wu | Nov 9, 2017 | Cancer, Dehydration, Elderly Care in Davis CA, Senior Health
For older adults undergoing cancer treatment, dehydration is a common side effect. A cancer patient may become dehydrated because of other side effects, like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, that make them takin in too little liquids or to lose them. Dehydration should...
by Jason Wu | Nov 3, 2017 | Homecare in Roseville CA, Senior Health, Senior Quality of Life
In 2015, the National Committee on Aging questioned seniors about several topics. One of the most important involved what seniors felt were the keys to quality of life. Three things stood out. Availability of Transportation Services Approximately 3 of every 10...
by Jason Wu | Sep 29, 2017 | Home Health Care in Modesto CA, Mold Awareness Month, Senior Health, Senior Health
As a family caregiver, you are responsible for making sure your elderly relative is comfortable, nourished, and well cared for. Whether you do these tasks yourself or hire a home care agency to help, you probably have a checklist of what to do and when to do them. ...
