The facts are startling: a recent study conducted by the Annals of Family Medicine revealed that a typical primary care physician has a “panel” of as many as 2,000 patients – those who are currently under his or her care. Furthermore, the study documented that such a doctor would have to “spend 21.7 hours per day to provide all recommended … Read More
How to Maximize Senior Doctor Visits
We’ve all stepped into the doctor’s office and felt our hearts sink at the mass of patients also waiting to be seen, wondering how long it will be before it’s our turn, and how much quality time we’ll actually be able to have with the doctor once we are seen. With upwards of 87% of seniors diagnosed with at least … Read More
COPD and Diet: Managing COPD Symptoms Through Food
As reported by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, an approximated 12 million adults are currently diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and it’s also expected that another 12 million could be living with the disease and not even know it. It’s also worth noting that COPD typically occurs in middle age, with smoking as the main risk … Read More
Living with COPD: Top Ways to Improve Life at Home
If you find yourself caring for a family member living with COPD, you probably understand that outdoor air irritants can worsen symptoms. However, did you know that bad air quality in the home can also be concerning? Purifying the air in the home can help everyone breathe easier and be more comfortable. Keep the following home air purifying tips in … Read More
Learn 3 Crucial Strategies for Safe Medication Management in Older Adults
All of us realize that medications can save lives, but most of us have heard frightening reports about patients who have received incorrect medications – either because of an issue with the health care provider or pharmacy. What many people don’t think about is that there is another danger even when we get the right medication — the hazard of … Read More
Avoid Senior Medication Mishaps with These Tips from Visiting Angels
There are tens of thousands of prescription medications obtainable in in America alone, and around a third of all adults take at least five of these prescriptions every single day. If you’re a care provider for an aging loved one, the difficulty of senior medication management, keeping track of potential interaction issues, dosage amounts, and more can be overwhelming. In … Read More
Protection from Bed Sores – Tips from the San Jose In-Home Care Experts at Visiting Angels
Affecting around one out of every ten seniors, and even more widespread in smokers, in those with chronic diseases such as diabetes, or whose skin is more delicate, bed sores (also known as pressure sores or pressure injuries) are not just very painful – they can rapidly advance to infections that can extend to the bloodstream and even end up … Read More
The Keys to Proper Skin Care for the Elderly | Visiting Angels Senior Home Care, San Jose, CA
As we age, our skin tends to become dryer and more delicate. Reported by Medscape, as many as 75% of older adults endure dry, flaky skin, which not only is easily injured (scratched, bruised, or cut), but also typically causes uncomfortable itching. The most prevalent areas for dry skin in the elderly are the elbows, lower legs, and forearms. For … Read More
To Have a Bath or Not to Have a Bath? – Bathing Solutions for the Elderly
What feels finer than sinking into a warm, relaxing bath at the conclusion of a long, stressful day? While many of us relish the wonderful comfort that bathtime brings, for seniors, especially those struggling with the challenges of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, to have a bath is anything but blissful. For a variety of reasons, such as memory problems, feelings … Read More
Home Care and Diabetes Care Go Hand in Hand
Caring for diabetes is an ongoing, daily process. Ignoring your diabetes care plan can lead to complications such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetic coma, blindness, kidney disease or amputation. The home care professionals at Visiting Angels of Sunnyvale and Fremont understand that constant health management can be overwhelming and stressful, and it can be difficult to manage … Read More
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