During the current pandemic Viv Healthcare understands that your health and safety are our top priority, and we are implementing several new measures to safeguard them. In a continuous effort to offer our community options in safe health care, we will regularly monitor our patients and staff for any symptoms of the virus. Viv Healthcare [...]
Your senior’s car needs to be in good working order if she’s determined to drive it. If she’s opting to allow other people to drive for her instead, getting the car in good condition might be necessary if she’s planning to sell it. Fluids and Oil Elderly Care Harris, TX: Seniors and Cars [...]
If your older family member has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, a gradual decline in kidney function over time, it is possible to delay progression of the disease. Slowing the disease down involves making lifestyle changes, like the 5 described below. #1: Manage Blood Pressure Elder Care Brazoria, TX: Kidney Disease Self Care The U.S. [...]
Research shows that there are many physical and mental health benefits people will get from gardening. Some of the benefits of gardening include boosting one’s spirit, increasing strength, reducing anxiety and agitation, improving sleep quality, and much more. If you are taking care of an elderly loved one and they love gardening, there are some [...]
No one wants their older loved ones to be lonely. However, in the difficult times of the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be hard for seniors to maintain their social connections when Americans are being asked to practice social distancing to prevent the spread of the virus. Being able to have meaningful interactions with other people [...]
Flu season typically starts winding down in the spring. Allergy season kicks up. Colds and other viruses also tax the immune system. After a long winter, one thing you and your dad want to do is make sure you've recharged the immune system as best you can. If you've been sick, it's important to boost [...]
Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. More information on Are you at higher risk for serious illness? Know How it Spreads There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease [...]
It is important that elderly adults get the nutrition they need. Many elderly adults are lacking in the vitamins and nutrients they should be getting. If you or elderly care providers are helping to care for your loved one, be sure that you learn more about what should be included in their diet. One of [...]
If you’re feeling overwhelmed as a caregiver, you’re not alone. That’s a really common feeling amongst caregivers and it’s something that you can actually do a lot more about than you might realize. To start, you might need to look at what you’re doing and how you can get help with those tasks. Take Stock [...]
People live longer these days than they ever did before. However, that also means that there are more people living with chronic diseases, like heart disease and diabetes. In a new study, researchers suggest that there are 5 factors that can mean your aging relative living longer without chronic disease. About the Study Senior [...]
