Dayton, OH – Capital Health Home Care, a certified home health service provider in Dayton, Ohio, has achieved a deficiency-free recertification survey from the state of Ohio. A deficiency-free survey indicates that Capital Health Home Care is providing the highest level of care to its patients by following state and federal regulations. A survey covers… Continue Reading Capital Health Home Care in Dayton Achieves Deficiency-free State Survey

No objective test for PD exists. PD is more common in people age 60+. Talk to your doctor if you have two or more of the following: Tremor – Have you noticed a slight shaking in your finger, thumb, hand, or chin? A tremor while at rest is a common early sign of PD. Small Handwriting –… Continue Reading 10 Early Warning Signs of PD from the Parkinson’s Foundation

“All of us, at some time or other, need help. Whether we’re giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world. That’s one of the things that connects us as neighbors–in our own way, each one of us is a giver and a receiver.” – Fred Rogers Mr. Rogers… Continue Reading How to Be a Good Neighbor to the Elderly

Older adults are especially susceptible to hypothermia even after mild exposure to cold temperatures. Hypothermia is a significant and potentially dangerous drop in body temperature, generally defined as having a core body temperature below 95 degrees. Signs and symptoms may include slow or slurred speech, puffy or swollen face, sleepiness or confusion, shivering, stiffness in… Continue Reading Stay Warm Out There!

Winter has arrived, and it brings added safety concerns for older adults and the elderly. Many elders will suffer a bone fracture of one kind or another this winter, and that fracture has the potential to be life-changing. The following tips are offered as preventative measures that can help seniors avoid slipping and falling on… Continue Reading Tips to Help Seniors Avoid Falling During Winter

Christmas time is here. We hope it brings happiness and cheer to each of you! The holiday season can bring many unexpected things. Some good, some not so good. As healthcare providers caring for seniors, we are sadly aware that some older adults feel especially lonely and detached at this time of year. Increased anxiety… Continue Reading Fight Feelings of Forgottenness this Holiday Season