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22 02, 2022

Safety-Proofing Your Home to Prevent Falls

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T05:37:48-05:00February 22nd, 2022|Categories: At Home Healthcare, Eye Sight, Falling at home, Hearing loss, Home safety proofing|Tags: #homecare, #HomeHealthcare, #HomeSafety, #Seniors, FirstLantic|

Safety-proofing your home to prevent falls is so important because about 36 million falls are reported among older adults each year. Falls are actually the number one cause of injuries in seniors, and they result in more than 32,000 deaths. Fortunately, many are preventable, especially inside the home, but you must take the necessary precautions. To help you stay as safe as possible, FirstLantic has put together this helpful checklist so you remain safely in your home. Start by going through your list of medications with your doctor or pharmacist to review side effects or drug interactions that may cause dizziness. If you get dizzy or lightheaded when you go from sitting to standing, you could have Postural Hypotension. You can find out [...]

1 02, 2022

Alzheimer’s Treatment – What is the Future?

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T20:44:31-05:00February 1st, 2022|Categories: Aging, Alzheimers, Dementia, Home Caregivers, Mental Wellness|Tags: #Aging #AgeRelatedConditions, #Alzheimers, #AlzheimersResearch, #homecare, #HomeHealthcare, #Seniors, dementia, FirstLantic, mental wellness|

New Alzheimer's treatments seem painfully slow to emerge for those currently living with the disease or watching a loved one suffer. Medications presently available temporarily improve symptoms of memory loss, thinking, and reasoning, but they don’t stop the decline and death of brain cells. Discovering how to control that decline is akin to the holy grail in Alzheimer’s research and would offer millions of people hope. Although there is no guarantee that a cure is imminent, there is a reason for optimism. FirstLantic explores five different Alzheimer's treatment paths in the research phase that are showing promise. Saracatinib. A drug initially developed as a possible cancer treatment is now being tested for Alzheimer's treatment. In studies, Saracatinib turned off a protein that allowed synapses [...]

25 01, 2022

Aging Affects Vision Loss – How to See More Clearly

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T20:46:45-05:00January 25th, 2022|Categories: Aging, Eye Sight, Vision|Tags: #homecare, #HomeHealthcare, #SeniorEyesight, #Seniors, Eyesight, FirstLantic, Healthcare|

Updated January 24, 2022 Unfortunately aging and vision loss go hand in hand. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, one in three individuals suffers from some form of vision-reducing eye disease by the age of 65. In one of our blogs last year, we explained the most common causes of vision loss as well as conditions to be aware of as you age. It is crucial for seniors and their family members to be aware of the signs, especially since approximately 70 million Americans will be over the age of 65 by the year 2023. FirstLantic wants to make sure you and your loved ones are informed about how aging affects vision loss and can get help if necessary. You can [...]

11 01, 2022

Debunking the Myths About Home Health Care

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T06:07:03-05:00January 11th, 2022|Categories: Aging, assisted living, Dementia, Health, Home Caregivers|Tags: #caregiver, #HHA, #homecare, #Seniors, dementia, FirstLantic|

Do you or your loved one fully understand how home healthcare works? Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions. FirstLantic wants to help you make the best possible decision for care. Take their short quiz below to test your knowledge and ensure you have the facts. Answers are provided at the end. Home Healthcare Aides (HHA) always live in the home of their clients. True or False Home Healthcare services can include which of the following? Medication management Light household chores Transportation to appointments Companionship All of the above 3. Home Healthcare is often more expensive than assisted living. True or False 4. Home care is only for patients who have been recently discharged from rehab or a hospital. True or False 5. [...]

4 01, 2022

The Best Way to Build a Strong Bond with Your Home Healthcare Provider

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T20:48:24-05:00January 4th, 2022|Categories: Health, Home Caregivers|Tags: #homecare, #HomeHealthAide, #HomeHealthcare, #Seniors, FirstLantic, Healthcare|

Home health aides and caregivers provide invaluable services. They ensure that older adults who need support can get the care they need at home. Depending on their client's needs, they can assist with medication management, personal hygiene, light housekeeping, transportation, and more. And they become a much-needed resource so that children and other relatives can feel comfortable that their loved one is receiving the best care possible. That's why it’s so crucial to not only find the right person but build a strong partnership based on mutual trust and respect. Learn more from FirstLantic Healthcare on the best ways to make that connection with your caregiver. Communication Communication is the key to any good relationship, so why would it be different with a [...]

27 12, 2021

How to Get Your Finances Back on Track After the Holidays

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T20:48:56-05:00December 27th, 2021|Categories: #holidays, #Stess, Budgets, Credit card debt, Debt-free, Financial Decisions|Tags: #Budget, #CreditCardDebt, #Debt, #DebtFree, #Holidays, #Seniors, FirstLantic|

The Grinch may not have stolen Christmas, but it might feel like he stole your wallet! Research shows that the average American will spend $835.00 on gifts this year, and that does not include the extras like decorations, food, and of course, the blinking sweater. So, if you are starting to panic about January, read on as FirstLantic (with help from NerdWallet) has some great tips for getting back your financial footing after the holidays. Stay positive Recognize that you can get back on track if you have a plan and stick to it. The most important thing is to act. Don’t bury your head in the sand and think the money will fall from the sky (although it would be nice if [...]

20 12, 2021

How to Determine If Your Parents Need Help

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T20:49:19-05:00December 20th, 2021|Categories: #holidays, #Stress, Aging, assisted living, Holidays|Tags: #AssistedLiving, #caregiver, #Celebrations, #ElderParents, #Holidays, #homecare, #HomeHelp, #Seniors, FirstLantic, Healthcare|

The U.S. population is aging quickly. In fact, by 2050, the number of people that are 65 or older is expected to double. That means significant implications for our society and families. Many adult children are already helping their parents either financially or with other support. But how do you know when your parents need more help than you can provide? And how do you get them to accept that? While spending time with your parents over the holidays, it’s a good opportunity to look for signs that they need assistance—FirstLantic guides you on things to look for and how to approach a discussion that could be difficult. Watch for significant changes in behavior. Were your parents highly organized, and now you find bills [...]

13 12, 2021

How to Make Your Holidays Stress-Free

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T20:49:54-05:00December 13th, 2021|Categories: #holidays, #Stess, Celebrations, Mindset|Tags: #Celebrations, #HolidayStress, #Mindset, #PostiveMindset, #Stress, FirstLantic|

For some of us, the holidays can be the best time of the year. For others, it’s one big stress-induced season. But does it have to be? Why do we let something that should be joyful turn into something that gives us anxiety? One reason is that many of us put too much pressure on ourselves to have the perfect Norman Rockwell image of a holiday. In fact, a survey conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) found that the holidays contributed to feeling sad or dissatisfied for many of those surveyed. 68 percent reported feeling financially strained, 63 percent said there was too much pressure, and 57 percent said they had unrealistic expectations. So, let's try turning that around this year. Let's try some [...]

23 11, 2021

New Takes on Old Holiday Recipes

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T20:51:02-05:00November 23rd, 2021|Categories: Celebrations, Entertainment, food, Holidays, Recipes, Thanksgiving|Tags: #Celebrations, #cooking, #Family, #FamilyCelebrations, #Holidays, #Recipes, #Thanksgiving, eating healthy, FirstLantic|

Thanksgiving is always a special time of year. It officially starts the holiday season providing an opportunity to get together with family and friends. And after the difficulty in traveling in 2020 due to COVID, it’s especially meaningful this year. But while you’re looking forward to the holiday, you might also be struggling with what to cook. Well, what about putting a new spin on some holiday classics? FirstLantic found three iconic recipes from our neighbors in the states of Hawaii, Missouri, and New Hampshire courtesy of Eat This, Not That. These dishes are sure to please even the pickiest eater. So, let’s get cookin’ and eatin’! Brown Sugar and Pineapple Roasted Acorn Squash with Spiced Brown Butter Ingredients 2 acorn squashes [...]

15 11, 2021

Why Insomnia Increases as We Age

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T20:51:37-05:00November 15th, 2021|Categories: Aging, Health, Insomnia, mental health, Mental Wellness|Tags: #AgeRelatedConditions, #Insomnia, #Seniors, depression, eating healthy, FirstLantic, Healthcare, mental wellness|

Do you ever wish you could literally sleep like a baby again? Sleep does not come easy for many of us, and it becomes even more problematic as we age. Of course, that's not true for everyone, like my husband snoring next to me as I write this. However, it is a fact that the older we get, the more problems we have falling asleep and staying asleep. In fact, researchers estimate that between 40% and 70% of older adults have chronic sleep issues, and up to half of those cases may go undiagnosed. So why do sleep patterns change as we age, and what can we do about it? Changes in Circadian Rhythm There are many theories as to why sleep patterns [...]