Stress can strike any time of the year, and it takes a toll on our physical and mental health. This stress can be environmental – noisy neighbors, worry over bills – or it can be emotional and physiol...
A 2020 report from the National Poll on Healthy Aging found that loneliness increased in older adults during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the country in lockdown, it’s not sur...
If your senior loved one experiences a stroke, seconds count. The sooner they can receive treatment, the better their outcome. Let’s look at the signs of a stroke and how to recognize them so you can ...
As your senior loved ones age, it’s important to spend quality time with them. Quality time allows you to build memories and connections. It also helps your loved one enrich their life. More, some act...
For many Americans, the choice of what to do for an aging family member is simple: family cares for family. According to the AARP, that is true for over 53 million Americans who become the primary car...
Let’s face it: we could all use a little more outdoor time. Staying active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but can be challenging for seniors. At VMT Home Health Agency our in-home caregi...
Asthma and allergies have become growing health problems for Americans of all ages, thanks in part to growing pollution over the past century. According to the CDC, almost 9% of adults aged 65-74 have...
A healthy life is important at any age. It’s especially important as we get older that we make sure we focus on all aspects of our well-being. We all struggle to achieve the 7 essential elements of we...
For those living with chronic pain, even common tasks can become a major chore. Most people by now have at least a passing familiarity with the term “spoons” to refer to a person’s capacity to handle ...
It’s important, to keep ourselves active during the winter, especially for seniors. While it’s tempting to just bundle up under a blanket and wait for spring, activity is important for our mental and ...