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Geriatric Nutrition: The Importance of Hydration for Older Adults As we age, our bodies undergo many changes, including changes in our fluid balance. Older adults are particularly susceptible to dehydration, as their sense of thirst may decrease, making it more [...]
Americans are living longer, healthier and more productive lives these days. With more people turning age 65 than ever before in history, what was previously known as the “Age Wave” is now being referred to as the “Silver Tsunami.” In [...]
Today, older people are living more active, vibrant lives than ever before due to healthy habits, positive attitudes, modern medicine and caregiving services, such as those provided by Compassionate Home Care Partners. Your happiness and independence depend on your overall [...]
At New Years people everywhere make resolutions to eat better, lose weight and quit smoking. Unfortunately, the majority of them will only make it until February before they resume their old habits and revert to a more sedentary lifestyle. Whether [...]
People who hope to complete a marathon don’t just wake up one day and decide to run the race. Instead, they start a training regiment and ease into it by gradually increasing the distances they run in order to build [...]
At any time over the recent holiday season did you have a reason to believe that Mom or Dad might be struggling due to age-related limitations or health issues? Does anything stand out as being odd, or does any of [...]
Routines are nice because you generally know what to expect; however, if you’ve ever been unexpectedly hospitalized, life can quickly become anything but routine. Upon being discharged, people often find themselves facing a world of uncertainty. In an attempt to [...]
“Overwhelmed, uninformed and unprepared are words we commonly hear from new clients and their family members as they encounter chronic or life-threatening illnesses, serious injuries and age-related limitations,” said Dr. Catherine Onuoha, co-owner of of Compassionate Home Care Partners of [...]
Did you know unintentional injuries are a leading cause of visits to hospital emergency departments (ED), and are often attributed to disability and even death? Of the 130 million ED visits in 2010, approximately 29.3 million were attributed to unintentional [...]
