Healthy resolutions aren’t just for January 1. Seniors can prioritize wellness all year long by paying attention to good nutrition, emotional and social wellbeing, home safety, and other measures that can improve their quality of life. Goals are important for older people because having hopes and expectations for the future reinforces a sense of optimism. [...]
March is National Nutrition Month®, and it’s a great time for seniors to brush up on the basics of healthy eating. The senior population is often at risk for poor nutrition because of age and socioeconomic factors. Some suffer from food insecurity due to low income or geographic isolation that makes getting fresh food more [...]
Atlanta home care agency presented 2024 Best of Home Care® – Leader in Experience Award. Atlanta, Georgia – February 29, 2024 – Kadan Homecare, a family-owned home care agency specializing in at-home care for seniors for more than three decades, announced today that it has been named a Leader in Experience, a Provider of Choice [...]
Winter weather can be challenging for seniors, as cold temperatures can cause or worsen health problems. During this season, be mindful of the impact of harsh weather and take steps to protect elderly loved ones. Winter Can be More Hazardous for Seniors Older adults who live independently in their homes may still try to take [...]
At Kadan Homecare, our mission is to support and care for our clients as if they are part of our own family. Advocacy for older Americans is part of that mission, and we applaud nationwide efforts to enact legislation that improves the quality of life of our senior citizens. In 2024, we anticipate new laws [...]
The holidays can bring great comfort and connections for seniors, especially if they get to visit with family and friends to enjoy favorite traditions. As you visit an aging loved one over the holidays, it’s an opportune time to look for any changes in their health or behavior that may have occurred since you last [...]
Older adults aren’t immune to mental illness; in fact, the National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging says that mental health conditions in older Americans have significantly increased in recent years due to factors such as social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, a lack of access to mental health treatment through Medicare and an increase [...]
Gladys C. Shares Some Secrets to Her Three Decades of Service with Kadan Homecare When Gladys was looking for employment, she needed a job that would give her the flexibility to take time off to care for her asthmatic daughter. She found that traditional positions penalized her for taking time away, so she looked for [...]
Falls are a serious concern for older people; the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that they are the number one cause of death in people over the age of 65. In 2020, three million Americans went to the emergency room because of a fall. Falls not only can cause serious injuries like hip fractures; [...]
As Americans live longer, most of us will require some type of elder care. Those who are turning age 65 today have a nearly 70% chance of needing some type of personal care services in their remaining years, and 20% will need care for five years or more. While family and friends may be able [...]
