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Senior Care

Elderly Blood Pressure

You'll likely never notice symptoms of high blood pressure, so it's important to understand the disease and live a healthy lifestyle to manage yours or your loved one's elderly blood pressure. Blood pressure refers to the pressure or force of your circulating blood against your blood vessels' walls. If the force is too high, your heart works overtime to pump blood. Blood pressure is one of the four basic vital signs. While low blood pressure is concerning, over 70 percent of elderly experience the chronic disease high blood pressure aka hypertension. People over age 50 are most at risk. After [...]

2023-11-29T10:41:22-08:00November 29th, 2023|Articles, Senior Care|

3 Ways You and Your Loved One Can Start Managing Dementia

Did you know that carefully managing dementia may help slow its progress? There is not yet a cure for dementia, but start focusing on what you and your loved one can control. Prevent further damage to brain cells by leading a healthy lifestyle and embracing routines. Here are 3 ways you and your loved one can start managing dementia now: 1. Follow a Simple Exercise Routine Exercising improves metabolism and strengthens muscles. (And did you know that taking great care of your body can also improve your mental health?) Getting exercise can be as simple as: walking stretching dancing lifting [...]

2023-11-08T16:19:53-08:00November 8th, 2023|Articles, Senior Care|

Melatonin Side Effects In Elderly

Melatonin is a hormone our bodies create naturally to help us fall (and stay) asleep. Its production decreases throughout the aging process. So, it's no wonder why over-the-counter melatonin is popular for seniors over age 65. Best of all, melatonin is generally non-habit forming, fairly inexpensive, and it's conveniently found on the shelves of stores throughout America. But with all of its benefits, are there melatonin side effects in elderly? Melatonin’s Controversies While there are seemingly pros to taking small amounts of melatonin over short periods of time, there are some concerns: Melatonin is a supplement currently unregulated by the [...]

2023-10-23T08:05:26-07:00October 23rd, 2023|Articles, Senior Care|

Exercises To Strengthen Legs for Seniors

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are a leading cause for death or injury for anyone ages 65 and over. So, one of the most important goals for a senior is to decrease their own fall risk. Seniors can use a multitude of exercises as a tool to strengthen legs and reduce their risk of falls. Why Do Seniors Fall? Sadly, advanced age naturally brings on a heightened risk of falls. Your senior loved one's risk increases due to many reasons including: muscle loss hearing loss impaired sight medication side effects loss of coordination arthritis gait [...]

2023-09-26T09:06:40-07:00September 26th, 2023|Articles, Senior Care|

Care Plan for Dementia

You may have noticed that your loved one is having trouble with their thinking, behavior, movement, and memory. Unfortunately, these changes may be dementia symptoms. After a dementia diagnosis, note the type and stage of dementia your loved one has. It's likely symptoms will get worse as they age. It's important to be proactive so you, your loved one, and their healthcare team can work together to craft a care plan for dementia (before the disease progresses). A care plan for dementia can be extensive including choosing a power of attorney, contemplating a do-not-resuscitate order, choosing future living arrangements, etc. [...]

2023-09-06T14:07:23-07:00September 6th, 2023|Articles, Senior Care|

How hearing loss can impact your health

Hearing loss is inconvenient and frustrating. But did you know that it can also threaten a person's mental and physical well being? Let’s discuss how hearing loss can impact your senior loved one's health. 1. Increased Depression Risk Due to Hearing Loss Relationships are about communication. Impaired hearing may leave your beloved senior confused and embarrassed when they feel like they can't properly engage in conversations with neighbors or family. Also, attending family reunions, classes, games, and concerts aren't the same after hearing issues begin. Too much background noise can make these gatherings and events too distracting. Certain low [...]

2023-08-03T15:56:10-07:00August 9th, 2023|Articles, Senior Care|

South Bay’s Best Reader’s Choice Favorite in 2023!

Thank you for voting us your Favorite Senior In-Home Care business in South Bay’s Best Reader’s Poll! Providing compassionate, customized care solutions to meet your unique needs in the South Bay community. A Peaceful Way Home Care has been a provider of in-home care services since 2016, for seniors in the Palos Verdes and greater Los Angeles South Bay area. We are grateful and proud to be voted a South Bay’s Favorite In-Home Care businesses for the sixth consecutive year! Our goal is to provide compassionate and quality care so you can thrive and remain in your own home. [...]

2023-08-04T11:10:16-07:00August 6th, 2023|Articles, Senior Care|

How Can I Help My Elderly Neighbor?

You're worried about your elderly neighbor. You don't want to pry, but it's hard not to wonder if he's doing okay. Your Palos Verdes neighbor doesn't leave his house as often as he once did. His once impeccable lawn is a bit neglected these days. You feel awkward when you think about bringing all of this up in a conversation with him. Will he be offended? But you feel too anxious about his welfare to doing nothing. How can you help your elderly neighbor? Never Offer Help in a Condescending Manner It's important to speak politely with your elderly [...]

2023-07-19T09:00:05-07:00July 19th, 2023|Articles, Senior Care|

Announcing Outstanding Care Award Recipient: Vicky Powers

A Peaceful Way Home Care is proud to announce the latest winner of our Outstanding Care Award and to introduce to you Vicky Powers. Mamma Duck A naturally nurturing being, Vicky has always been a “mamma duck”, as she says. Even during her stint as a baker, preparing warm and tasty treats was her way of tending to others. When Vicky was only eleven years ago, she cared for her grandmother who had become ill. Then in 2008, her mother-in-law was able to con For a number of years, Vicky worked for a senior citizens home in Torrance and as [...]

2023-07-11T09:03:02-07:00July 6th, 2023|Articles, Outstanding Care Award, Senior Care|

Creating a Supportive Environment for Aging Parents at Home

As our parents age, it becomes essential to provide them with a supportive environment that fosters their independence and emotional well-being. By ensuring their comfort, safety, and emotional support, we can help them maintain a sense of autonomy and dignity while living in their own homes. In this blog post, we will explore practical strategies to create a nurturing environment for aging parents at home, focusing on their independence and emotional needs. Promoting  Independence for Aging Parents at Home: 1.     Encourage decision-making: Involve your aging parents in decisions related to their daily lives. Encouraging their input on matters such as [...]

2023-06-28T17:00:02-07:00June 28th, 2023|Articles, Senior Care|
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