Houston Home Care News

If you are the family caregiver for an aging loved one, you might often try to put yourself in their shoes. What does it feel like to have arthritis in your hands, making it painful to grip things or pick things up? 

Diet and exercise are paramount for your senior parent. Eating the right foods won’t just help them feel better, but it will keep their body healthier for longer. 

Help your loved one prevent the flu from sneaking up on them with these tips.

Many of us had chickenpox when we were younger. Even though you can get the disease only once, the virus lies dormant inside of you the rest of your life. As you get older, your immune system weakens, making it possible for the chickenpox virus to reactivate as a disease called shingles.

When you are choosing the perfect home care provider for your elderly loved one, it’s good to have a few characteristics in mind. A stellar caregiver is much more than someone who has the necessary credentials. This is a person who will be in your parent’s home, holding their hand, helping them dress, reading them a book, taking them for a walk. Here are some things to look for in the perfect person: