I recently attended an eight week course called “Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction”, given by Gus Castellanos M.D. (Retired Neurologist). Dr. Gus works through The Sari Cancer Center at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Palm, and various facilities (Jupiter Medical Center and University of Miami) throughout South Florida. The ages of students in the class were … Read more
Human beings are social creatures. Our connection to others enables us to survive and thrive. Yet, as we age, many of us are alone more often than when we were younger. Therefore, we are vulnerable to social isolation and loneliness and related health problems such as cognitive decline, depression, and heart disease. Fortunately, there are … Read more
Remember when you first found out you had diabetes and learned the basics of “Living with Diabetes” and taking care of yourself? Then these following points probably are familiar to you. Here’s our short list of tips to help to help you expand on these points – you’re probably familiar with many, but some may … Read more
My Mother, before she passed, had severe hearing problems. Over the years, hearing aid after hearing aid wore out or got lost. But her eyesight remained perfect! She lived alone in an apartment with various caretakers as her daily living and health care needs presented. This morning, while reading the Palm Beach Post, I noticed … Read more
A question we can be faced with as our parents age, is does mom have Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s is a subtype of Dementia, and while they are similar, they are also different. Early symptoms of each are mild memory loss, however with Alzheimer’s, there is an unmistakable progression of symptoms. Common memory issues like forgetting names and appointments … Read more
Americans are Living Longer and in Greater Numbers The population of older Americans is growing and living longer than ever. As a group, they are living active lives and contributing to the economy. The added years to the lifespans have resulted in a longer middle age—extending the period when workers are at their most productive … Read more
Nearly 6 million people over age 65 receive home health services for acute and chronic health conditions. Due to older adults having more complicated medical conditions, caring and providing assistance to older adults can be difficult. Caregivers should have skills to support complicated medical conditions and take advantage of opportunities to help older adults with … Read more
Cold weather safety is often overlooked in South Florida, however, when the cold comes through we need to think of the seniors in the area. Many may not have heaters in their homes due to the typical tropical climate. If you are like most people, then you feel cold every now and then during the … Read more
We offer Home Care Services in Deerfield Beach and all of Broward County. We take great pride in employing qualified and compassionate people to be our caregivers. We triple screen all new caregivers to ensure that our team is made up of the best caregivers who provide quality and compassionate care. Our extensive screening and … Read more
Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones become weak and are more likely to break. People with osteoporosis most often break bones in the hip, spine, and wrist. Who Gets Osteoporosis? In the United States, millions of people either already have osteoporosis or are at high risk due to low bone mass. Osteoporosis can … Read more
