12.07.2012
ALC
At ALC we have made it our mission to keep our clients healthy and out of the hospital. Roughly 10% of our clients are receiving home health care after having been hospitalized for congestive heart failure (CHF), a condition for which there is a reportedly high hospital re-admission rate. Karen Wise, ALC’s director of nursing ...
Read More10.24.2012
ALC
October and November have the dubious distinction of being the beginning of the annual influenza or flu season, which lasts until spring. The flu is a respiratory infection caused by a number of viruses. The National Institute of Health (NIH) reports that 5-20% of the population contracts the seasonal flu each year. The flu can ...
Read More06.19.2012
ALC
Healthy Eating for Seniors ALC Home Health is dedicated to helping promote ways for seniors to remain active and well. As everyone knows, healthy eating is important for a healthy lifestyle. This entry initially was to be an overview of several summer-time foods that have health benefits that are especially, but not exclusively beneficial ...
Read More05.25.2012
ALC
It’s not a luxury but a very real need. A good night’s sleep is fundamental to your health, regardless of your age. The average senior adult requires as much sleep as younger adults, according to WebMD. The ideal amount of sleep is estimated to be 7.5-9 hours per night. Individuals who sleep well tend to ...
Read More05.21.2012
ALC
Because A Loving Company understands and supports the idea that seniors want to age in their homes, we are excited by anything, including technology, that helps make that easy, engaging and safe. Last week’s story presented a variety of Smartphone apps for seniors which can help with their safety, health and care. This week, we ...
Read More05.09.2012
ALC
Smartphones are popular largely because of the devices’ ability to provide the latest information on everything from stock market surges to basketball scores, Facebook statuses and trending videos. More importantly, Smartphones are valuable because of their remarkable abilities in a variety of areas including senior health care. Because A Loving Company understands and supports the ...
Read More04.12.2012
ALC
Respite for caregivers is really not a luxury; it’s a necessity. While caregiving for a loved one can be extremely meaningful and fulfilling, it is in all likelihood also stressful and draining. The impact becomes even more apparent in situations where the caregiver is also juggling other work, family and home responsibilities. Caregivers need periodic ...
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