How we sleep plays a vital role in our ability to maintain optimal health. Healthy sleep is essential to our physical and mental well-being because sleep helps restore body functions, improve cognitive thinking, and minimize the risks of developing serious illnesses. Quality sleep is important at any age but for seniors, it is especially so […] The post Better Sleep For Older Adults first appeared on Valley Home Care | Senior Caregivers ..read more

Dementia is an insidious disease. It can destroy the very fabric of someone’s humanity, stealing away their personality, memories, and dignity. If a spouse, family member or friend has dementia, it is important to understand the various stages of the disease and the types of care that will be required. Understanding Dementia Dementia is the […] The post What To Know When Caring For Someone With Dementia first appeared on Valley Home Care | Senior Caregivers ..read more

Being occasionally forgetful is a normal sign of aging. What is not normal is when memory loss begins interfering with someone’s ability to function normally in their daily life. For most people, the process of aging can cause sporadic memory lapses that have negligible consequences. For other older adults, memory loss can become severe enough […] The post Know The Early Signs Of Dementia first appeared on Valley Home Care | Senior Caregivers ..read more

There comes a day in everyone’s life when Father Time catches up to Mother Nature. It’s just another way of saying that eventually, the day will come when we wake up and our body reminds us that our youth has passed by even though we still feel young at heart. Welcome to the wonderful world […] The post Physical Fitness For Seniors first appeared on Valley Home Care | Senior Caregivers ..read more

It has been said that music is good for the soul. That may be true, but according to medical research, it is also good for your health. Numerous studies into the link between music and health all conclude that music has a positive impact on a broad range of physical and psychological conditions, and particularly […] The post Music Helps Seniors Stay Healthy first appeared on Valley Home Care | Senior Caregivers ..read more

Running out of money during their golden years is one of the biggest fears seniors have today. It is a valid and serious concern. As life expectancy increases and inflation soars, the cost of living longer has consequences that many seniors never anticipated nor planned for during their working lives. The nest eggs they built […] The post Smart Financial Planning For Older Adults first appeared on Valley Home Care | Senior Caregivers ..read more

Most people daydream all their working lives about retirement. They look forward to when they can leave their jobs behind and spend their days doing everything that they always wanted to do but never had the time. When that day finally arrives, it is often a bittersweet revelation for many retirees because no matter how […] The post Volunteering Opportunities For Seniors first appeared on Valley Home Care | Senior Caregivers ..read more

Casinos today are like convenience stores. They are popping up everywhere across the country, conveniently located, and open for business 24/7/365. While the proliferation of casinos is good news to the local and state governments that benefit from the revenues these gaming businesses generate, casinos are also a source of concern within the senior population […] The post Seniors And Problem Gambling first appeared on Valley Home Care | Senior Caregivers ..read more

It is that time again when the calendar flips the page to a new year and people everywhere make a list of resolutions that few will end up keeping. It’s not surprising why new year’s resolutions are broken almost as soon as they are made. Most people have good intentions when making resolutions, but they […] The post Resolutions For A Great Senior New Year first appeared on Valley Home Care | Senior Caregivers ..read more

When the birthday of an elder loved one approaches or the holiday season comes around, families everywhere struggle to answer the same age-old question: what gift can we get for Grandma or Grandpa? It’s a conundrum for family members because by the time someone reaches their senior years, most already have all the clothing, household […] The post The Best Gift To Give An Older Loved Ones first appeared on Valley Home Care | Senior Caregivers ..read more