Understanding the basics of the human anatomy is vital for caregivers of older people.  Anatomy is defined as the study of the human or animal body. The human anatomy is made up of systems. Systems are made up cells, tissues and organs.  There are eleven systems in the body; *Circulatory (blood & vessels)            *Digestive and […]

Covid-19 is America’s #1 concern right now, as it should be.  AdvoCare Home Care Services echoes that you follow social spacing, frequent hand washing and all other government regulations.  However, we cannot forget that natural disasters have already and will continue to occur.  In this last week Arkansas has had a tornado and Idaho experienced […]

The Gallatin County Council on Aging (GCCOA) is a non-profit organization focused on the senior citizens of our community.  Their mission is aid seniors with a with a wide of services such as education, information, assistance and advocacy.  These services lead to the seniors independence and dignity. One major goal is to remove barriers, allowing […]

Finding a doctor that you are comfortable with and can trust is a real concern for many Americans today.  Horror stories of rushed appointments, doctors serving profits first, and misdiagnosis are the main reason for anxiety and worry surrounding a doctor visit.  A veteran health journalist for Readers Digest offers some trust building tips for […]

Arthritis symptoms frequently need some experimentation to find the combination of techniques that helps the most.

Some recent medical studies have shown a new idea regarding senior’s and exercise. The most common exercises advised were walking (jogging), biking and swimming. But there is now indications that resistance training (weight training) may have a better effect in the long term abilities as we age.  These studies indicate that seniors loose muscle tissue […]

If you’re familiar with elder care, you probably know they can do things like keep your older family member from falling, help them get dressed, and assist them with using the bathroom.

Home care providers can use the meal plan created by the dietician to prepare balanced meals for your parent.

Time management is no joke when you’re a caregiver. There’s a lot that has to get done and you’re often on tight deadlines.

Could elderly care services be what your senior needs?