The past year has been challenging for everyone, especially the Senior community. We want to reassure our current and prospective clients that Comforts of Home is here to stay and ready to serve you. It was an epic year to be remembered in 2020. Comforts of Home continued to offer ways to engage with seniors…
Seniors over 70 years of age are typically prescribed daily medications to control health issues, chronic illnesses, and maintain an active lifestyle. Prescribed drugs could have possible side effects or interact with other drugs adversely. Your local pharmacist is the professional expert to help minimize any risks and should be advised before additional drugs are…
Seniors are exceptionally vulnerable to summer heat and humidity due to physical changes that come with aging, chronic health concerns, and side effects from medications. As we get older, our bodies do not respond to the high temperatures and humidity as well, and the sweat glands work less efficiently. Sweat glands function as a barometer…
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Seniors have been in lockdown mode for nearly a year. Isolation from family and lack of organized group activities have increased depression in senior adults that do not have the resources to handle the stress of social engagement. Technology has a significant role in how older adults engage with family or can access activities to…
Starting at an early age of 2, babies try to be independent and do things on their own. Teenagers explore boundaries and become more independent when they begin to drive at 16. As you enter adulthood at 18 you can vote, join the military, and are responsible for your debts, and any decisions you make.…
Loneliness seems to be the norm for many seniors living at home or in assisted living facilities this year. COVID cases have skyrocketed and seniors are the most vulnerable to respiratory infections aspirated by other chronic diseases. The holidays can be one of the loneliest times for our senior community. At Christmas time you expect…
Thanksgiving is all about traditions and spending time with family while enjoying good food. Many menu items bring fond memories associated with growing up. Can’t you smell the turkey roasting, the pumpkin pie as it comes out of the oven and taste the butter on the fresh rolls! It is still happening, perhaps with some…
First COVID, now we need be concerned with the Flu Season approaching. Should seniors get a flu shot? Seniors over 65 years of age have 50-75% fewer antibodies and it is suggested they receive the flu shot before the end of October to allow 2 weeks for the flu antibodies to develop in their body.…
It is difficult to approach the subject of assistance for your elderly parents. The best way to approach the subject is by increasing communication and observing their daily activities. What can they do efficiently themselves? What activities are most challenging for them? The more familiar you are with your loved one’s strengths and weaknesses the…