Tag: Senior Living

At SYNERGY HomeCare, know that seniors highly value their independence. Even while experiencing the physical effects of aging, such as loss of strength, mobility, memory and sensory sensitivity, there are ways to protect and promote the independence of seniors. After all, bodies do get older, but personalities often stay young. In observance of Senior Independence Month in February, here are a few ways that home care can help. 

High blood pressure poses a serious health risk to many older adults. Although it is often hard to identify because there are so few symptoms, having a blood pressure reading above the recommended level can raise a senior’s risk of a number of conditions, including heart disease, hardened arteries or even aneurysms. Given the risks, it’s important for senior care providers to help their patients manage their blood pressure. 

A healthy diet is a cornerstone of senior living, but sometimes family members may notice their older relative is not eating as much as he or she should. There are a number of reasons why your senior loved one may have a smaller appetite than in years past, and recognizing the underlying cause could improve senior care. 

Hurricane Sandy Highlights Vulnerability of Senior Population As Hurricane Sandy demonstrated earlier this month, natural disasters can cause a number of unforeseen circumstances, and that is especially true when it comes to senior care. Older adults are often hit harder … 

Winter poses unique challenges to people of all ages, but that is especially true for older adults. Everything from cold weather to slippery walkways can be dangerous, and sometimes it’s up to senior care providers to take steps to help older adults stay safe once winter arrives.

Chances are, caregiving comes so naturally to you that you don’t realize how stressful it has become. Like any part of life, you have good days where everything runs smoothly, but you also have bad days when you will feel stretched too thin to function. What if every day could be a good day? Here is our tip of the month: take advantage of respite care services. 

With longer life expectancy comes a greater need for senior care. According to the University of Chicago “as more people reach their 80s and 90s, the number of elderly needing assistance with daily living increases, along with the responsibilities of those who provide care for them”. At SYNERGY HomeCare, we make this responsibility one of our highest priorities. 

Time to celebrate: today is Senior Citizens Day! Since 1988, people across the country have taken this day to remember their elders and spend time with seniors.