Nutrition
What Foods Are Best for Your Elderly Parent?
Home Care Simpsonville SC-Your elderly parent might need to start eating more from various food groups or maybe they are just short in one area. Either way, you can ensure your elderly parent is getting the foods that are best for them.
Read MoreIs Nutrition the Missing Ingredient for Stronger Bones?
Homecare Easley SC-Weakened bones, usually from osteoporosis, can be a scary diagnosis to get from your senior’s doctor. But eating the right foods can help her to strengthen her bones.
Read MoreShould Your Parent Join the Pumpkin Craze?
Homecare in Duncan SC: The crisp fall weather brings colorful leaves, cozy sweaters, and, of course, all things pumpkin. You can hardly step into a store without seeing dozens of pumpkin flavored items.
Read MoreTips for Boosting Nutritional Health
As we age our bodies change, and so do our nutritional needs. These changes affect the way the body processes food. Because aging slows the metabolism it causes the body to burn fewer calories. Since the body is burning less calories, it’s important to consume nutrient-rich foods. The digestive system experiences change by producing less food-processing…
Read MoreKidney Friendly Thanksgiving
In honor of National Diabetes Month, we have put together a short list of best and worst items for those with diabetes to eat. Hopefully, this will help you develop your Thanksgiving menu if you are expecting diabetic guests. Below is a list of some of the worst choices you can serve someone with Diabetes…
Read MoreCombatting Holiday Loneliness
Happiness and joy around the holidays are often taken for granted but that is not the case for everyone. While we are celebrating with family and friends, there are those around us who can feel lonely and isolated during this time of year. The elderly, particularly, can have a difficult time with the holiday season.…
Read MoreSaving Money & Stress on Thanksgiving Dinner
There will be a day when your mom and grandmother hand down the honor of coordinating Thanksgiving dinner for the family. This is an honor but it may also be stressful. Who knew all the time, effort and MONEY that goes into creating a large family meal! Here are a few of our tips for making sure…
Read MoreAn Apple A Day
September and October are known for their apples especially in the Upstate where we have several wonderful apple orchards within an hour’s drive. Orchards like Sky Top and Justus in the Hendersonville, NC area are fun day trips this time of year for all ages. For the elderly or those who don’t navigate around as well…
Read MoreWhat is Cholesterol & Why Are We So Concerned About it?
September is Cholesterol Education Month! (Along with Prostate Health Month, Healthy Aging Month, and many more.) So what exactly is cholesterol and what is the big deal about it? What is Cholesterol? You may be surprised to learn that cholesterol itself is not bad! Your body produces it like it produces many other things to keep your…
Read MoreTaking Care of Mom
We understand that not all “moms” are actually biological mothers, the woman who gave birth to you. Maybe when you think of your mom it’s the grandmother who raised you, an adoptive parent, or stepmother who stepped into the role. Whether your mother gave you life or not and at whatever stage she came into…
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