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March is recognized by many as National Nutrition Month, which gives me the perfect platform to discuss the importance of a healthy diet, especially when it comes to seniors. I went to school for Sport Management and during my studies I took many classes that revolved around nutrition and it taught me how important it is to a healthy and happy life. This got me thinking about the importance of nutrition for the elder population, as it can have a drastic impact on one’s overall health and quality of life. There are numerous benefits of healthy eating for seniors and they include: increased mental acuteness, improved immune system, higher energy levels, faster recuperation times, and better management of chronic health problems.  Not only does eating healthy have positive physical effects, but it can also be the key to staying emotionally balanced. Good nutrients help keep muscles, bones and organs strong through the end, while vitamin rich food helps boost immunity and f...

There seems to be an obvious disconnect between the older generations and technology, as they were never brought up with it as a part of their everyday life. Technology plays a key role in most aspects of our life and has recently become a critical part of the Home Care world. This new technology can have incredible benefits for aging adults who are trying to live life in their own home. There are several new technological advancements that will ultimately help make elderly people’s lives better and safer and here are just a few that I thought offer the most benefits. 1.        CareInnovations Health Harmony: This technology system platform simplifies patient monitoring by enabling patients, care providers, and family caregivers to collaborate for better care in the home within normal daily routines. It connects patients, care givers and families through an easy-to-use interface where they can share health data, educational information and best practi...

Is Home Care the Right Fit? People typically reach a point in life where they either don’t know what to do or feel like they are stuck between two incredibly difficult options, when it comes to what the best choice for an aging loved one would be. Do you put them in an assisted-living facility where they have care 24/7, but risk making them unhappy as they will be living in an unfamiliar and potentially uncomfortable environment? Or do you look to see if there is a different option available that causes less stress and change? Regardless of what decision is made, seeing a family member or loved one age can be a difficult process as there are so many different things to think about and balance. You always want what is best and safest for your loved one, but sometimes it seems like the easiest option would be to put them in a assisted-living facility so they can get around the clock care. However, there is an alternative option out there that minimizes change in one’s life and that ...