As we age, our healthcare needs tend to change. This often means we need to seek assistance with our daily tasks to maintain a good…
It’s inevitable; as we age, our physical conditions may deteriorate, requiring assistance in daily living activities. For many seniors, the choice between home health care…
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but navigating the holidays when you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other…
November is National Family Caregivers Month and as you navigate the inevitable challenges many individuals are faced with as caregivers to parents, spouses, and other…
HealthStar Home Health is presenting a series on various medical conditions that individuals may have. In this series of blog articles, we will provide some…
Practicing healthy nutrition and eating habits should be a priority at any age, but as we get older our body and lifestyle changes significantly. A…
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 1 in 4 older American adults aged 65+ falls each year. But falling is not…
The terms Alzheimer’s and dementia are often used interchangeably, when in fact “dementia” is an umbrella term for symptoms that cause a disruption in brain…
Here’s something basic that we’ve been doing all our lives, but some of us might still not be “doing it right.” Basic hand washing is…
To me, May is a reminder of kindness. My favorite part of May has always been “May Day,” celebrated on May 1st. To celebrate, my…