Home Health Care for Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease
In the United States alone, more than 5 million individuals aged 65 and above have Alzheimer’s disease. By the year 2060, this number is expected to increase threefold according to the National Institute on Aging. Alzheimer’s disease is a disorde...
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What Is Independent Living in Old Age?
With aging comes heightened risks of developing diseases as well as the need for assistance with activities of daily living, or ADLs. The care services that address these needs may be employed in a variety of settings, which include the following: Ho...
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Common Health Issues in Old Age
Aging is marked by multiple biological and lifestyle changes; the latter being a result of the changes that occur in the body. As we grow older, molecular and cellular damage accumulates, leading to deterioration in physical and mental capacity, as w...
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Congestive Heart Failure: Signs to Look For
Congestive Heart Failure or CHF is a chronic and progressive condition leading to the heart’s inability to pump enough oxygen through the body. Heart failure conditions require effective medical attention. Higher Standards Home Health provides tr...
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Communicating with a Parent with Dementia
Caring for a senior parent with dementia brings numerous challenges. Data from Alzheimer’s Association show that in 2019, about 5.8 million Americans of all ages are living with Alzheimer’s dementia. Symptoms of dementia include memory loss, ...
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Aging in Place: There’s No Place like Home
Surveys have shown that around 90% of seniors prefer to stay at home as they age. Many studies support the fact that aging at home has significant health benefits that contribute to longevity. Independence is a central part of maintaining the mental ...
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