Golden Heart Senior Care Resources

Growing older often means more trouble living independently. Sometimes seniors can age in place just fine, as long as they have a little bit of help. Senior home care providers can keep seniors safe and healthy while also offering invaluable assistance when needed. What Are ADLs? Activities of daily living, often abbreviated as ADLs, are […]

Social media can be a great way for seniors to stay connected to family, make friends, and even find romance later in life. But, there are a lot of scammers using social media to find vulnerable people and steal from them. Seniors who may not know much about social media have a high risk of […]

Life with diabetes is complicated, but even more so for seniors. There are dietary restrictions, medications, and exercise recommendations galore. This can bring up a lot of stress for aging adults, and stress has a serious impact on blood sugar levels. Having help with diabetes management helps to reduce stress and can have a positive […]

Seniors have a high risk of developing shingles, a painful skin rash that can cause serious medical problems. Seniors are often advised to get a vaccination that may help protect them from shingles. Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox in children. And like children seniors can develop serious skin infections […]

Seniors aging at home have a high risk of becoming lonely. The risk is even higher for seniors that don’t have immediate family living close to them or who don’t have a strong support network. When seniors become lonely it increases the risk of developing anxiety, depression, and health problems like high cholesterol and heart […]

As your parents and grandparents become older, you may notice that a huge trend in the senior community is to age in place. It is crucial to look into all care options when helping your senior parent plan for the future. There are 24-hour home care options that make aging in place much easier. Some […]

If your loved one has developed Type 2 Diabetes as she’s aged, she needs to keep on top of her condition to prevent any other health issues from developing. Diabetes occurs when a person’s blood sugar levels get too high. This occurs because the body has stopped being able to create enough insulin to keep […]

Most people don’t like to talk about the bladder or what it does, especially when it isn’t working properly. The bladder is a balloon-like organ that stores urine until it is evacuated from the body. Like many organs of the body, it can change as a person ages. The bladder may become less flexible, not […]

Exercise is one of the most important things that seniors can do to protect their health as they get older. Seniors need exercise to maintain physical health and to prevent future health problems. When seniors exercise daily they are also more likely to retain their mobility as they get older. Doctors recommend that seniors get […]

Twenty percent of Americans 70 or older have been diagnosed with skin cancer. When melanoma is caught early, there’s a 99% five-year survival rate. Self-checks and regular skin exams with a dermatologist are the best ways to catch skin cancer early. Sun safety has to be a priority as your mom gets outside in her […]