Posts by Gauthier Family Home Care
Can Meditation Help Aging Adults Handle Stress?
Many elderly people feel stressed on a regular basis. This can put them at a higher risk of suffering from other serious physical and mental health problems.
Read MoreMost Beneficial Anti-Inflammatory Foods Your Elderly Loved One Should Add to Their Diet
If your elderly loved one needs to reduce the inflammation in their body, there are actually some very beneficial anti-inflammatory foods that they should add to their diet.
Read MoreIs Your Elderly Loved One Getting a Cold? Here is How They Can Fight It.
The cold is usually a harmless condition. Many people will get over a cold in a few days to a week and a half. With this being said, having a cold is no fun.
Read MoreBe on the Lookout for Lyme Disease Symptoms This Spring
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is spread to the host from an infected deer tick or black-legged tick.
Read MorePreparing Softer Food for Seniors with Difficulty Chewing
Chewing difficulty is common among the elderly due to a number of reasons, including painful or missing teeth, or general weakness.
Read MoreGardening Projects to Keep Your Parents Active All Summer
Time spent outside helps energize you. Sunlight can improve your mood and help with the pain.
Read MoreMost Common Stroke Signs to Watch For in Your Elderly Loved One
Strokes are more sudden than most other health issues. There are many health issues that come on over years.
Read MoreTips for Starting to Help Your Elderly Loved One with Certain Tasks or Activities
Watching your elderly loved one try to complete some tasks can be stressful. You might even get the urge to step in and take over to ensure things are getting done.
Read MoreEverything Family Caregivers Need to Know About Diabetes
As a family caregiver, it is important to learn more about diabetes – from helping your elderly loved one to check their glucose levels to helping them eat healthier.
Read MoreHow to Tell if Your Elderly Loved One Has Pneumonia
When seasons change or in the middle of winter, many elderly people end up getting sick. They might just get a cold at the beginning.
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