Category Archives for Health and Wellness
Celestial Care Receives the Home Care Pulse Employer of Choice and Provider of Choice Awards
Local home care provider Celestial Care receives industry awards for 2019.At Celestial Care, we are honored to receive recognition for the work we feel passionate about providing for our valued clients and their families. Being the 2019 recipient of both the Home Care Pulse Employer of Choice and the Provider of Choice Awards is confirmation […]
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What to Do After a Fall
What should you do after an elderly person falls? Here are the top things to consider as you make a plan for safety. When an elderly person falls in his or her home alone, it can be a terrifying experience—not just for the senior, but also for the family members. A one-time fall is enough […]
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How to Manage Your Medications and Avoid Polypharmacy
What are the best methods for managing medications? Discover the tips you need now. Managing medications becomes more of a challenge as patients get older and face more complex health conditions. A recent surgical patient with an underlying health condition can have six or more prescriptions to keep track of every day. Making sure a […]
Read More »Senior Fall Prevention Checklist
AlgaeCal put together a series of great infographics on Fall Prevention for Seniors. We wanted to share them with you. Top 5 Causes of Falls – An Infographic by the team at AlgaeCal Fall Prevention Checklist – An Infographic by the team at AlgaeCal Click Here to read their full article about how to prevent […]
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How to Tell When the Time is Right to Hire Caregiving Help
Hiring nursing help is an important step for those who cannot afford to become the caregiver for an aging parent or relative. But when is the right time? Most of us accept that seniors will need nursing help at some point in their lives. However, it can be confusing to decide when to hire that […]
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The Importance of Hydration for Arizona Seniors
Arizona seniors, like all other elderly people, need to drink lots of water. But living in the desert makes hydration especially important. Whether you care for Arizona seniors as a career or have just one elderly person for whom you are responsible, or you are a senior yourself, hydration is key. The summer heat in […]
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How to Be Sure Your Home Nursing Care Provider Understands Memory Care
If your loved one suffers from memory loss, Alzheimer’s or any other form of dementia, be sure your caregiver understands the principles of memory care. Are you seeking home nursing care that specializes in memory care? Experts estimate that one in every ten individuals over the age of 65 has Alzheimer’s and in 2017, a […]
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How to Fall-Proof Your Home for Aging Parents
If you’re caring for elderly parents in your home, you need to know the steps to take to make sure your home is “fall-proof.” Are you caring for elderly parents? If so, did you know the number one reason for injuries among older Americans is falling? It also accounts for the leading cause of injury […]
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Needle-free flu vaccine patch works as well as a shot
A press-on patch that delivers flu vaccine painlessly worked as well as an old-fashioned flu shot with no serious side effects, researchers reported Tuesday. People who tried out the patch said it was not difficult or painful to use, and tests of their blood suggested the vaccine it delivers created about the same immune response […]
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