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What to Look Out for When Visiting Family for the Holidays
Holidays are traditionally times when West Hills families spend time together. Because family members often live far apart, holidays may be the only chance adult children and grandchildren have to check on older relatives. Even a quick evaluation of seniors' living conditions can highlight problems or confirm that aged loved ones can still live independently. Eldercare specialists [...]
How to Reduce Fall Risks in Seniors and Prevent Them From Happening
Regardless of age, anyone can suffer from an accidental fall. Changes in the weather, distractions during a busy day, or even walking in a new area are just a few of the reasons someone may slip or trip. Many people find that falling is embarrassing; however, a simple fall can be far more dangerous for [...]
8 Tips for Understanding How to Talk to a Senior with Dementia
It can be hard to watch a loved one deteriorate with dementia. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to communicate with your loved one to help maintain and grow the bond you both share. In this post, we will show how you can talk to your loved one with dementia and how the condition might [...]
How Seniors Can Enjoy Summer Weather Safely
Summer usually brings much excitement and readiness to get out of the house. That’s a positive thing in itself; however, seniors should take extra precautions against the heat before making summer plans. Excessive heat can be fatal for everyone, especially for seniors. Every summer, over six hundred Americans die from health issues that were caused [...]
6 Easy and Healthy Meals for Seniors
Every senior knows that it’s extra important to prioritize good nutrition as they grow older. However, it can be hard for them to cook and prepare nutritious meals for several reasons. For one, some older adults don’t have the energy to grocery shop anymore or do the taxing activities that come with cooking. Others might [...]
8 Healthy Habits for Seniors in Senior Living Communities
Aging is a natural phenomenon that everybody needs to go through. Sooner or later, your skin will start to wrinkle, and your hair’s color will turn grey. There are also physical and mental changes that will happen, such as memory problems, frailty, and cognitive decline. However, not everything that comes with aging is inevitable and [...]