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March is recognized as National Nutrition Month by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and it serves as a good time for home care providers alike to re-evaluate what their clients are eating. Healthy eating is an important part of elderly individuals’ well-being, and there are a few things senior caregivers should focus on when devising meals for their patients. 

An estimated 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury each year, and there are a wide variety of treatment methods available. However, one area of therapy that has gone relatively unexplored is alternative treatment, yet some experts say that such treatments can have a significant impact on patients’ recoveries.

There are many different facets to stroke recovery. Depending on the severity of the incident, stroke victims may have to regain mobility, relearn how to speak clearly and overcome bouts of depression. While managing the symptoms of stroke is key, it’s also important to take steps to reduce the risk of suffering a second one, and there are a variety of ways home care providers can help their patients do so, according to the National Stroke Association (NSA). 

Many seniors would prefer to live at home for as long as possible, and as the average lifespan has increased in recent years, and more people are getting healthier and living longer, this is a viable option for a number of older adults. Certain illnesses and other health conditions, such as dementia or rheumatoid arthritis, may have once made it difficult for an aging adult to live at home, but there are many senior home care options that facilitate independent living. 

There are many seniors and family caregivers who want more independence, but do not know exactly how to attain it. Falls, hospital stays, mobility troubles, joint pain; these are all common symptoms of advancing age. Having the right kind of help can be the deciding factor in regaining valuable independence. Oftentimes seniors don’t need medical care, but they do need a little bit of non-medical attention. 

With February recognized as American Heart Health Month, senior care providers may be on especially high alert for preventing some of the most serious cardiovascular conditions facing older adults, and that includes stroke. There are a number of ways for caregivers to help the elderly reduce their risk of a stroke, and many of them are easy to implement.