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The Results Are In—Survey Says: Healthy Eating for Seniors Is a MUST

September 26, 2018September 4, 2018 allcare Family Caregiving, Rogue Valley Senior Care, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Nutrition, Tips for Seniors

In our previous blog post, we outlined some age-related concerns that can keep older adults from eating well, but what if unhealthy eating habits lead to cognitive impairment? Malnourishment in older individuals is more prevalent than you might think. As stated by the National Resource on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Aging, up to 35% – […]

Solutions for the Most Common Problems with Senior Nutrition

September 12, 2018September 4, 2018 allcare Activities for Seniors, Benefits of Home Care, Caregiver Health, Family Caregiving, Senior Health, Senior Nutrition, Tips for Seniors

Most of us are eager to sit down and indulge in a delectable meal – the comforting smells and tastes, the gratifying sensation of a filled stomach. For a number of older people, though, a variety of health challenges can prevent their enjoyment of meals or even their ability to shop for nutritious foods, in […]

The Real Truth About These Four Incontinence Myths

August 29, 2018August 22, 2018 allcare Senior Care, Senior Health

Urinary incontinence can be an embarrassing subject for those who encounter it. The stigma behind the condition commonly contributes to individuals having either a lack of facts or believing in some common misunderstandings about incontinence. The following are some incontinence myths and the facts to go with them: Myth: Urinary incontinence is unavoidable with age. […]

3 Bladder Leakage Causes in Seniors and How to Treat Them

August 23, 2018August 22, 2018 allcare Senior Care, Senior Health, Tips for Seniors

Incontinence, or reduced bladder control, is a distressing and sensitive issue, particularly for seniors. It can cause a variety of concerns, from skin sores to social isolation for individuals who are afraid to leave the house in case of an “accident.” Yet while bladder leakage causes as many as 25 million Americans to suffer with […]

Medford Home Care Tip: Using Veterans’ Aid & Attendance for Senior Care

July 25, 2018July 2, 2018 allcare Alzheimer's Care, Caregiver Health, Family Caregiving, Rogue Valley Senior Care, Senior Care, Senior Finances, Senior Health, Veterans

At All Care In-Home Care Solutions, we often hear from families that they assumed that as long as their loved one is covered by Medicare, all the costs for home care would be covered. Unfortunately, though, this is a common myth. As we outlined in a previous blog post, most families use private funds in […]

How to Pay for Klamath Falls Home Care Services

July 11, 2018July 2, 2018 allcare Benefits of Home Care, Caregiver Health, Dementia Care, Family Caregiving, Rogue Valley Senior Care, Senior Care, Senior Finances, Senior Health

Eventually, as your parents grow older, it’s likely they will be in need of a little extra assistance to keep them safe and independent, and if they’re like most older adults, they will prefer to age in place at home. The first question that usually comes up during this time is how to cover the […]

The Secret to a Successful Transition of Care from Hospital to Home

May 24, 2018May 7, 2018 Ali Pearstein Benefits of Home Care, Rogue Valley Senior Care, Senior Health

Healing after surgery can take some time, specifically for seniors. Not only are older bodies slower to heal, but paired with reduced mobility and all kinds of directions for medications, physical activities, follow-up appointments, and nutritional limitations, there is a lot to keep track of after surgery. In a study led by IPC, The Hospitalist […]

How Home Care Agencies Are Helping Reduce Hospital Readmission Rates

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 Ali Pearstein Benefits of Home Care, Rogue Valley Senior Care, Senior Health

Nowadays, decreasing hospital readmission rates for high-risk patients is a vital process for hospitals. Healthcare Financial Management Association’s article “Two Ways Hospitals Can Reduce Avoidable Readmissions” records that effective initiatives from four hospitals with low 30-day rehospitalization occurrences are, to a degree, due to collaborating with inpatient and outpatient home care providers like the Rogue […]

Technology Makes Vision Loss More Manageable

February 19, 2018February 7, 2018 Ali Pearstein Senior Health

Affecting an incredible number of Americans, vision loss is as varied as the individuals who experience it – from simply needing to put on a pair of reading glasses to browse through the morning newspaper, to complete blindness. And it’s even more common in older adults, with one out of every three elders over age […]

Dividing Elderly Care Costs Without Causing a War with the Family

January 24, 2018January 2, 2018 allcare Caregiver Health, Family Caregiving, Respite Care, Senior Care, Senior Health

Do you remember how challenging it could be as a child to learn the concept of sharing with your siblings? Though the incredible importance of thinking of others’ feelings, and also being fair, was impressed upon us while very young, it may still be a hurdle to minimize sibling squabbles in terms of difficult decisions […]