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.
Though there are definite stages that someone with Alzheimer’s goes through, the duration and the effects of each one seems to vary widely from person to person. Some never experience behavioral changes, while others go through profound changes. The early stages may find your parent a little more moody or… Read More
Making the decision to step into the role of being a family caregiver for your elderly parent is a lifechanging choice. You are agreeing to give of your time, energy, effort, and resources to make sure that your parent’s needs are met and that you they are able to live… Read More
Dinnertime can be one of the most hectic meals of the day, because you and your family members are coming and going, and everyone is starving. It doesn’t matter if you are responsible for meal planning and preparation for your children, your aging loved one, or both. The fact is… Read More
Elderly adults are particularly vulnerable to a variety of health concerns and conditions, including heat stroke. Simply being older increases their risk, but they can also be at higher risk if they suffer from high blood pressure, heart disease, circulation problems, or obesity. This condition can lead to very severe… Read More
When it’s hot outside, your elderly loved one wants to stay cool and comfortable. Often, the appetite diminishes in seniors for a variety of reasons, but there are few things that are as tempting as a delicious fruit smoothie. Not only are smoothies a fine way to cool down, but… Read More
Dry mouth or cotton mouth is a chronic condition where elderly people struggle to generate enough saliva to help with eating and speaking. Not only is dry mouth uncomfortable, it can lead to some serious oral health issues. Family caregivers should not discount it when their elderly loved one complains… Read More
For any aging adult, it’s often hard to have caregivers come in and start helping out. Some seniors feel a loss as a stranger comes into their home and starts taking over some of the typical household chores. If your mom is shy, the adjustment to senior home can be… Read More
If you have an aging parent with a condition like arthritis or osteoporosis, you might think that they should stay away from exercise, because it is too risky. While heavy, intense exercise is surely dangerous (for anyone, not just the elderly!), light exercise can actually help your loved one stay… Read More
Millions of people throughout the United States suffer from migraines. In fact, approximately 12 percent of the total population of the nation suffers from this often debilitating condition, including 10 percent of the child population. As a family caregiver, it is very important that you know as much as you… Read More
