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Caring for a loved one is no small task. It can be a full-time job that requires constant commitment and support from family members and friends. Fortunately, with 24-hour home care, you can ensure that your loved one is well taken care of without sacrificing quality time with them. Let’s examine the benefits of 24-hour home care.  

Why is Falling Serious for Seniors?

Did you know that older adults often fear falling, even if they haven’t fallen in the past? This makes sense, because falling, even from something as simple as tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor can result in broken bones. For an older person, a broken bone is very serious, so for seniors, fall prevention is crucial. A fall can sometimes be the start of serious health problems or lead to long-term disability. More than one in four people over age 65 fall each year, and falling causes 90 percent of hip fractures. The risk of falling and breaking a bone increases with age, but there are proactive measures you can take to help your older loved ones reduce their risk of falling and increase their longevity. The first step is to identify fall risk factors with your loved ones, in order to take precautionary measures.

Cognitive health is something that we tend to take for granted, but it’s what allows us to think clearly, learn, and remember. These are all important in our everyday function, but as we age and our bodies begin to change, our brains change as well.

When it comes to home care, ensuring your loved one’s safety and quality of life is essential. A fall in the home can have serious health consequences. Each year, one in three adults 65 and older suffer a significant fall. To reduce the likelihood of falls in the home, it’s important to understand the most common causes. If you are aware of the risk factors, it is much easier to take preventative measures to help protect your loved one.

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A balanced diet plays a crucial role in health and wellness for everyone, but it’s especially essential for older adults. As we age, we’re more at risk for having nutritional deficiencies for many reasons, including:

• Loss of taste sensations that result in not eating enough or eating too much of one type of food, like sweets or fast food
• Medical conditions that can affect the way we eat
• Physical impairments that can make shopping and cooking more difficult

 
Seniors who don’t get the nutrients they need are at greater risk for many health problems and might not be able to live as independently as they would like. But you can help your aging loved one get the nutrients they need from their diet and supplements, in addition to keeping an eye out for warning signs of nutritional deficiencies and knowing when it’s time to get help.

Summer is here, and the temperatures are climbing. It also means the risk of dehydration rises for older adults.

For many people, paying for in-home care can be a confusing and intimidating process. From determining the cost to navigating insurance regulations-it’s hard to know where your family should start. However, with the help of a trusted partner like BrightStar Care^®, you don’t have to go through this alone. We provide personalized guidance on how much in-home care your loved ones needs and offer tailored payment options that are easier and more affordable than ever before. Here is an overview of the different ways you can pay for your in-home care services.

The challenges associated with being a family caregiver are also numerous, and it’s important to learn how to manage the stress of family caregiving so that you don’t break. Taking time out for self-care is crucial because if the family caregiver buckles under the weight of caregiving stress, the results can be detrimental for all involved. Let’s look at some ways to relieve some of the pressure you may feel while caring for a family member.