If your loved one is going through chemotherapy, he or she may be experiencing several troubling side effects, and you probably want nothing more than to relieve these symptoms and help your loved one recover. Although simply being there for your loved one is strong medicine in itself, there are other ways to help. Here are some common side effects … Read More
Cancer Care at Home: Eating Right and Staying Healthy
After a cancer diagnosis, it is extremely important to focus on eating right during and after treatment. Nutrition is especially important because cancer and the treatments for it can affect your appetite and your body’s ability to tolerate certain foods and absorb nutrients. At Visiting Angels of Fremont and Sunnyvale, we know how important it is to eat right and … Read More
Chemo 101: Understanding Chemotherapy
If you or a loved one is battling cancer, then chemotherapy may be the suggested treatment by doctors. You and your loved one will most likely have a lot of questions and concerns. Following is some basic information on chemotherapy to assist with your cancer treatment questions. Chemotherapy is a common treatment used to fight cancer. It is often used … Read More
Tips on Supporting a Loved One with Cancer
Are you supporting a loved one at home who is battling or recovering from cancer? Treatment for cancer can be extremely difficult physically and mentally. Visiting Angels of Fremont and Sunnyvale has a few tips for caregivers on how to support your loved one during this difficult time. Avoid the “everything will be all right” attitude but be sure to … Read More
How Socialization Can Actually Improve Memory
As we discussed in our last blog, staying social helps improve our physical health in a variety of ways. As if that wasn’t incentive enough to avoid isolation, socialization also benefits us cognitively. Just a few of the many studies outlining positive results include: The American Journal of Psychiatric Health published a study that showed social support helps protect against … Read More
Startling Link Between Socialization and Health
There’s nothing like the warm feeling of spending time with a close friend or family member, and there’s no question that a friendly visit with a loved one can boost your mood and morale. But surprisingly, socialization – or lack of it – can also impact our physical health. Staying Social Reduces Risk of Disability A Rush University Medical Center … Read More
4 Ways Social Media Benefits Seniors
The world has certainly gotten smaller since the advent of the Internet, and it’s easier than ever before to stay connected with friends and family at a distance. For seniors who may be homebound or experiencing periods of isolation, tapping into online resources like Facebook, Twitter, and Skype can provide a breath of new life and social engagement, and have … Read More
Protect Seniors from Isolation Through In-Home Care
Everyone needs a little time to get away from it all, to be alone with our thoughts or to settle in with a good book. But when that alone time becomes excessive, we become at risk for social isolation – an all too common occurrence as we age. And its effects are more detrimental than you may realize, with the … Read More
Safety Tips for Post-Stroke Care
Recovering physically and emotionally from a stroke is challenging. On top of that, there may be concerns with what were once the simplest of functions and everyday tasks that now present new challenges and hazards, resulting in many stroke survivors suffering falls or other injuries. However, according to the National Stroke Association, there are several ways to make the home … Read More
5 Steps You Can Take Today to Reduce Your Risk of Stroke
We all know the importance of eating right and getting plenty of exercise – in fact, we hear it so often, we may become immune to how critical a healthy lifestyle really is. The American Stroke Association shares a particular slant to healthy living: making good lifestyle choices can actually reduce your chance of developing a stroke. In particular: Control … Read More