September Is World Alzheimer’s Month
September arrives in just over a week, so the staff at TLC Your Way Home Care wanted you to know about a special observance. Alzheimer’s Awareness Month takes place each September. It's a great time to focus on how this disease affects people, especially seniors....
Get the Facts on Seniors & Air Pollution
We all know that air pollution is bad for your health. But it's even more harmful for certain parts of the population, including seniors. New research has found that exposure to dirty air can lead to a shorter lifespan. TLC Your Way Home Care wants everyone to live a...
3 Things Seniors & Their Families Need to Know About Strokes
Although May was Stroke Awareness Month, this condition deserves more than just 31 days' worth of discussion. At TLC Your Home Way Care, we know that strokes are most common in senior adults. As part of stroke recovery and stroke rehabilitation, families in the Rock...
Staying Active Helps Seniors Boost Memory
Staying active leads to better physical health, regardless of your age. It's particularly helpful for seniors. But a new study suggests that exercise provides mental health benefits, too. Specifically, the study found that staying active helps boost memory. At TLC...
How Home Care Services Are Helping Senior Men
New research shows that more and more single senior men are forced to move to after suffering health challenges like strokes. For many, this is not the way they wanted to spend their golden years. 24/7 home care services for the elderly are an appealing alternative....
Seniors’ Exercise Can Help Prevent Falls
A fall can be dangerous for anyone, regardless of age. But falls for seniors often have serious consequences, such as a broken hip or a head injury. Many doctors recommend that seniors take vitamin D or calcium to strengthen bones and lessen the extent of injuries....
Why Is the Pneumonia Vaccine So Important for Seniors?
Pneumonia is a serious lung infection that affects many Americans, especially senior citizens. And like the flu, pneumonia is not an infection that anyone should take lightly. Thankfully, the chances of getting this illness can be reduced by a vaccine. Our home care...
4 Flu Prevention Tips for Seniors
The flu is miserable – and potentially dangerous – for anyone to catch. However, it can be especially harmful for seniors. While it's important to be aware of the this year's specifics about the flu (such as the most common strains and infection rates), it's always...
5 Elder Care Tips During the Holidays
The holidays are a time of hustle and bustle. While the increased holiday activity can be exciting, it can also be exhausting and stressful for seniors and their caregivers. TLC Your Way Home Care has a list of reasons why you should consider home care services in...
How an Active Lifestyle Can Help Seniors Sleep Better
No matter how old you are, sleep is important to both your mental and physical health. However, as we get older, it can be harder to get the quality sleep needed for a good life. Recent studies have shown that seniors who struggle with insomnia may benefit from...