Tag: Texas Home Medical Equipment

Tips for Seniors Who Are Traveling on a Plane

Between the long security lines, the teeny-tiny seats and the long layovers, flying can be challenging no matter your age. For senior citizens, the difficulties and inconveniences of flying are amplified by health concerns and other age-related factors. However, with a few handy tips, most seniors can continue traveling by air well into their golden…

Spring Cleaning Tips for Seniors

Birds will soon be chirping, flowers will begin to bloom and temperatures will slowly warm up, which means that it will be time for spring cleaning before we know it! As seniors age, spring cleaning on their own gets harder and harder. If you’re stepping in to help an elderly loved one clean his or…

How to Manage Arthritis in the Winter

If you have arthritis, then you know how difficult it can be to manage it once the wintertime rolls around. Studies have suggested that it’s the sudden change in temperature that often takes place in the winter, not the cold itself that makes arthritis so hard to deal with during the colder months. But whatever…

How to Care for Seniors With Mobility Problems

As we age, most of us will experience the physical instability caused by weakening muscles and joint problems as well as neurological conditions. But did you know that accidents resulting from these issues, especially falls, is the fifth leading cause of death for the elderly? If you’re caring for a senior with mobility problems, here…

Why is Dental Health Important for Seniors?

Dental health is important for everyone, but it’s especially important for seniors. Seniors can be forced to deal with a range of dental health issues, including everything from dry mouth to gum disease, so it’s essential for them to take good care of their teeth and to get the proper dental care. Check out a…

Importance of Mobility Safety

As you get older, it can become increasingly difficult to stand up and get out of a chair. Seniors lose a lot of the strength they used to have in their hip muscles and knee extensors, and as a result, simply standing up isn’t as easy as it used to be. Because of this, there…

The Importance of Companionship

When caring for the elderly, we often focus on their physical health and medical needs. While it is certainly essential that seniors get the health care they need, we shouldn’t forget the importance of their mental health as well. Companionship helps seniors stave off loneliness, keeps their minds sharp, and alleviates mental health conditions like…