Silver Companions offers many different services that are individually tailored to meet each of our client’s specific needs. We start by getting to know you and learning what you expect and need from a caregiver. We then work with you and our Registered Nurse to design a personalized care plan of how best to [...]
Diabetic Seniors Needn't Lose Hope - Here are Some Tips to Help Them Cope ( March 28 is American Diabetes Alert Day ) According to the CDC's National Diabetes Statistics Report, 11.3% of the United States population or a total of 37.3 million people have diabetes, with diabetes being the 7th leading cause of death [...]
Tips for Protecting Your Eyesight: Glaucoma Awareness for Seniors (January is Glaucoma Awareness Month ) Do you remember the last time you had an eye exam? If it’s been a while, then this is your friendly reminder that preventative care is key. We may not always think about how aging can affect our sight and [...]
How to Avoid the Dangers of High Blood Pressure in Seniors Worrying about high blood pressure is one thing, but when it's your elderly loved one who is dealing with hypertension, that's another story. Hypertension can lead to some very dangerous health complications in seniors, so it's important to be [...]
Mental Illness : A Burden in Seniors and How We Can Help Mental Illness Awareness Week: October 3 - 9 Mental impairment can be a difficult subject to approach. It's natural for people to worry about their mental health as they age, especially considering that many of the symptoms are similar to those seen in dementia [...]
How Kidney Failure is Linked to Aging It's no secret that kidney function declines with age. Approximately one-third of all adults aged 75 and older have some degree of chronic kidney disease. However, many seniors may not be aware of the seriousness of this condition or what they can do to prevent it from developing. [...]
Colon Cancer in Seniors: What you Need to Know Since March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, we want to provide some helpful information to help prevent it, or at least detect it early to provide the best chance of treatment. Colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer in the United States. It [...]
What to know about Lung Cancer in the Elderly Lung cancer is the most common form of cancer in America. The majority of people diagnosed with lung cancer are over the age of 70 years old, and they tend to be more sensitive to the side effects associated with treatment. While it may seem like [...]
Mental Illness : A Challenge For Seniors and How You Can Help Mental impairment can be a difficult subject to approach. It's natural for people to worry about their mental health as they age, especially considering that many of the symptoms are similar to those seen in dementia and Alzheimer's disease. However, it is important [...]
What Could Be the Biggest Threat to Aging Parents Right Now? Everyone is still talking about COVID-19. While states are beginning to relax restrictions, more businesses are opening up, restaurants are allowing diners back inside, and folks are able to get their hair cut and their nails done. At the same time, it's raising questions [...]
