With most of the major holidays occurring during the cooler months, people are often faced with the temptation to stay indoors and not engage in regular physical activity. Combined with rich foods and larger than normal portions, holidays can spell trouble for seniors attempting to maintain a healthy diet. The home care experts of Home Care Assistance Tampa Bay recommend the…
A conference devoted to the United States senior population, occurring only once every 10 years, is set to take place in 2015. The decennial White House Conference on Aging promises to produce tangible solutions for those seeking better quality of life for senior citizens. Due to the importance of this event for seniors in Florida and beyond, you can bet your bottom dollar that home Care Clearwater will be staying up to date on breaking conference updates, keeping you informed all along the way. What is the 2015 White House Conference on Aging? In 2015, the White House will hold a conference to frame our national conversation on aging for the coming decades. The conference will focus on 4 key…
The caregivers of our nation - those who provide compassionate, high quality, loving care to aging or sick populations - are unsung heroes, whether family members or professional in-home caregivers in Tampa. They provide us with such a great service that a day or a week in honor of these amazing folks is not nearly enough. This is why the…
And how can it help seniors with cognitive disorders? Cognitive conditions pose a very unique set of challenges for aging adults and their family members. Though medications, emotional support and help with day-to-day living can aid in managing some symptoms, seniors in Florida with neurodegenerative conditions will usually require assistance from an expertly trained live-in dementia or Alzheimer’s caregiver in…
The University of South Florida, also known as USF, is making major headway with the expansion of its Parkinson's disease research department. The doctors who lead this department, such as Dr. Sanchez-Ramos, are increasing services to people with the disease as well as raising more research funds in the hopes that a cure will be found. Parkinson’s caregivers in Clearwater…
“A wealth of scientific and anecdotal evidence demonstrates precisely that it's when people have surpassed many of life's big landmarks that their overall satisfaction and happiness peaks,” according to a recent Huffington Post article¹. The article goes on to say that most adults experience two peaks in happiness during their lifetime, one during their 20’s and another around the age…
This two-part series on life-saving technology for senior adults in Tampa, FL is a “must read.” Not only do these medical alert devices have the potential to save an aging adult’s life, but they also provide peace of mind and help for Clearwater caregivers.. If you haven’t already, click here to read last week’s blog post, which covers everything from…
Technology has come a long way in recent years and many experts have created extremely helpful and potentially life-saving devices for senior adults. The senior care experts at Home Care Clearwater have taken the time to compile a list of the latest and greatest devices that aim to protect the elderly from illness, accidents, and disease. This two-part series will…
Unfortunately, senior citizens often battle health issues that decrease mobility and make independence difficult. This can mean staying home most of the time and relying on family members or an in-home senior caregiver in Clearwater, FL to provide care and needed personal items. It is important, however, to get your aging loved ones out of the house for some socialization…
As people age, they often inadvertently adopt more sedentary behaviors and may withdrawal from the outdoors. However, participation in outdoor activities is vital to overall health and well-being. Being outdoors and participating in outdoor activities has a host of benefits including: Vitamin D exposure: Sunlight is an excellent source of Vitamin D. Between five and 30 minutes of sunlight exposure…