The Heat Stroke Symptoms You Should Know to Keep Seniors Safe This Summer
Through the long, cold winter, we enthusiastically anticipated the heat of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and allow the warm breezes to blow through the house! Yet now that we are in the midst of the dog days of summer, it is necessary to make certain that we are aware […]
Summer Safety Suggestions for Seniors
The longer days of summer mean additional time for swimming, family cookouts, gardening, and all of those other delightful seasonal pursuits. However, it also means an elevated risk for a variety of health concerns for the elderly, who happen to be more vulnerable to heat-related complications such as: Heat syncope (faintness/dizziness) Heat cramps Heat edema […]
Hearts at Home’s Top Safety Tips for Helping Seniors Enjoy This Summer
What’s not to love about love the warmer, longer, leisurely days of summertime? With family get-togethers and festivities like graduations, weddings, holiday gatherings, and more, many seniors are more active through the summer season. And since it’s easy for older adults to rapidly become overheated, it’s critical to know how to recognize heat-related health issues, […]
Beat the Heat with These Summer Safety Tips for Seniors
Now that we’re deep into the dog days of summer, the longer periods of sunlight, higher humidity and higher temperatures can quickly take a toll on the health of older adults. Since hundreds of Americans die each summer from heat-related complications, and the majority of those are seniors, it’s crucial to take steps to ensure […]
Protecting Older Loved Ones: A Guide to Senior Allergy Care
It’s finally summer! After the long, cold winter and wet springtime, we can finally enjoy the great outdoors. For older adults, getting out into the fresh air, sunshine, and beauty of nature is very important for both physical and mental health. Regrettably, however, it can also trigger seasonal allergic reactions. And this is just one […]
Overcoming Obstacles: What to Do About Senior Appetite Loss
You have just made a huge batch of Mom’s legendary chili recipe. Your house smells yummy, and you can’t wait to enjoy a bowl. However, while you are savoring not only the taste but the memories the meal conjures, Mom is just stirring the food around in her bowl. And it’s not the first time. […]
The Most Common Causes of COPD Flare-Ups and How to Handle Them Effectively
We’ve all been waiting eagerly for March! At last, the days are getting longer and we can start to feel the promise of springtime all around us. For a person with COPD, there’s even more cause to celebrate the seasonal changes. Cold, dry air is one of a number of causes of COPD flare-ups, and […]
The Most Common Causes of COPD Flare-Ups and How to Handle Them Effectively
We’ve all been waiting eagerly for March! At last, the days are getting longer and we can start to feel the promise of springtime all around us. For a person with COPD, there’s even more cause to celebrate the seasonal changes. Cold, dry air is one of a number of causes of COPD flare-ups, and […]
Senior Vacation Safety Tips When Traveling with a Loved One Who Has Alzheimer’s
After spending a substantial amount of time in social distancing and isolation, this summer may lead you more than normal to want to travel to visit relatives, or to simply experience a change of scenery, plus some pleasant activities. And if you provide care for a family member with Alzheimer’s in Kansas City or the nearby […]
Looking for Creative Activities for Seniors? Hearts at Home Can Help!
While kids certainly eagerly anticipate summer break and all of the fun it entails, summer doesn’t have to lose its pleasure as we get older! At Hearts at Home, we delight in helping older adults engage in life to the fullest, and have developed the list below of some of the best activities for seniors that […]