At Valley Home Care, we strive to be on the forefront of elder home care by keeping up-to-date on current news and information that impacts the clients and families we serve.
We have compiled a list of informational items that we believe you will find educational and helpful. If at any time you have questions or concerns about any of the information presented, please contact us. Our staff will be glad to help you find the information you need to make the right choices about home care.
If you have a suggestion for a future topic, we encourage you to email us your ideas. Also, please check back regularly because we continually update our library of information.
In the earlier stages of Alzheimer’s, your mom or dad will have no problem tying, zipping, or buttoning shoes. As the disease progresses, she may start to struggle with laces, buckles, buttons, or zippers. If that happens, you’ll need to look at shoes that are easier for her to put… Read More
When a Minnesota couple vanished, family members hoped for the best. Their mom had a stroke, and their dad cared for her. When he was diagnosed with dementia, the family continued to check in on them each day. One afternoon, they simply disappeared.
It was days before the family… Read More
Prostate cancer cases have increased over the years. According to the American Cancer Society, there will be more than 161,000 newly diagnosed cases of prostate cancer in 2017 and more than 26,700 deaths. It’s currently estimated that approximately 14 percent of men develop prostate cancer.
Senior Care in Modesto CA:… Read More
Stairs are a problem for your dad. The bedrooms in his house are all upstairs. You worry about him climbing stairs at night, especially if the only bathroom is on the first level. He doesn’t want to move. An alternative to moving is to bring his bedroom downstairs. If there’s… Read More
As a family caregiver, you know how important it is to care for your parent’s skin. Their skin protects them, regulates what goes in and out, and regulates their temperature. When thinking about caring for your parent’s skin, however, it is important that you recognize the differing needs of different… Read More
If you are like most family caregivers who learn that their aging parent is suffering from cancer, the first thing on your mind is getting your parent through it. If they have selected a treatment plan for overcoming cancer and have survival as the goal, you must prepare yourself… Read More
Home Health Care in Fresno CA: Keeping Your Senior Balanced
Balance is a common concern among seniors and can significantly impact their safety and quality of life. Many factors can contribute to balance problems, including:
Pain, stiffness, or weakness in joints and muscles
Reduced range… Read More
Senior Care in Merced CA: Seniors And Malnutrition
The issue of malnutrition may be one that you didn’t consider when you made the decision to become a family caregiver for your elderly adult. Many people think of malnutrition as being something that only those in lower socioeconomic classes face, or… Read More
Home Care Services in Modesto CA: Traumatic Brain Injury And Alzheimer’s
Whether you have been a family caregiver for your elderly parent for some time or you are just getting started on your care journey with them, one thing that you have likely thought considerably about is Alzheimer’s disease. You… Read More
Elderly Care in Fresno CA: Different Types Of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
As a family caregiver, it can be overwhelming when learning about the different health complications and challenges that your senior is facing or could be facing. You may have heard a single term used to describe what your… Read More
