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Celebrating the Possibilities: A Fresh Perspective on Healthy Aging Month 2024
September 18, 2024 Life Planning
People might think healthy aging simply means healthy eating and getting regular exercise. But it can also be about new things you start doing to stay active, engaged, and positive in your senior years. Here are some things to think about.
Senior male client using a cane is walking down the street holding hands with his female Right at Home caregiver Senior male client using a cane is walking down the street holding hands with his female Right at Home caregiver

When Seniors Fall but Don’t Tell
September 17, 2024 Family & Loved Ones | Health & Safety | Caregiving
Seniors who have had a fall are twice as likely to fall again in the future. If the reason for the fall isn’t addressed, the next fall could be worse and more costly. Why do seniors not seek help for this? Here are possible reasons why and the risks of keeping it a secret.
An African-American, senior female, sitting on a sofa An African-American, senior female, sitting on a sofa

Elderly Parent Refusing Help? Helpful Tips for Families
September 11, 2024 Family & Loved Ones | Life Planning
We all want to be there for our parents as they age. However, if your elderly loved one needs help to be safe at home alone but refuses such assistance, what can you do? Here are tips to address that issue.
Female Right at Home caregiver supervising a senior female client sort out medication for the week into a planner Female Right at Home caregiver supervising a senior female client sort out medication for the week into a planner

Polypharmacy and Older Adults
September 10, 2024 Family & Loved Ones | Health & Safety
Polypharmacy is the practice of taking more than four or five medications regularly. The more medications a person takes, the risk of complications and side effects increases. Right at Home Mount Prospect looks into deprescribing to help reduce a patient's risk.
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Take Control of Your Heart Health
September 09, 2024 Health & Safety
How is your heart health? If you’re an older adult, here are the risk factors for cardiovascular disease and tips to help you manage your heart health.
A senior female client is carving a pumpkin with her grandson at a kitchen table, while a female Right at Home caregiver looks on A senior female client is carving a pumpkin with her grandson at a kitchen table, while a female Right at Home caregiver looks on

Active Grandparents Live Healthier and Longer
September 05, 2024 Family & Loved Ones
While retirement offers a chance to relax and slow down, older adults still need to be active. They could do this through participating in physical activities with their grandkids. Here are ways to exercise by engaging in fun activities with the younger generation.
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How Keeping a Journal Helps Dementia Caregivers
September 03, 2024 Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Support | Caregiving | Family & Loved Ones
If you are a family caregiver for someone with dementia, you know it can be stressful. Experts say journaling may help. Here’s how.
Female Right at Home caregiver helping instruct senior female client, laying on a bed, how to stretch Female Right at Home caregiver helping instruct senior female client, laying on a bed, how to stretch

The Health Benefits of Tai Chi in Older Adults and How To Get Started
August 29, 2024 Family & Loved Ones | Health & Safety
Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that offers gentle, low-impact exercise that is well suited to older adults and their need for improved balance, mobility, and overall physical and mental health. Here is information about what tai chi offers and how to learn it.
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Overcoming Ageism in Everyday Life
August 27, 2024 Family & Loved Ones
Ageism affects us all, but we can combat it! Check out Right at Home of Mount Prospect's latest blog to learn about overcoming ageism in everyday life through practical strategies like education, activities, and advocacy. 
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How To Tell That Your Aging Parent Needs Help at Home
August 27, 2024 Caregiving | Life Planning | Family & Loved Ones
You want your aging mom or dad to be safe and live comfortably in their home, but you worry about them. How do you know when it is time to get them some assistance? Here’s what to look for.
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