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11/11/2021

“The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives to their country and deserve to be recognized for their commitment.” - Judd Gregg

10/29/2021

10 Fun Halloween Ideas for the Elderly In Health

Happy Halloween!

Can you feel the excitement in the air? The season of ghost stories, pumpkin carving, and candy galore is coming around once again — and that means it’s time to celebrate!

Here are 10 fun and inspiring ways for seniors and their families to enjoy a festive and fulfilling Halloween:

1.) Host a Halloween-Themed Movie Marathon
Nothing says Halloween like joining your loved ones on the couch for a good movie night! This year may be a great time to dive into your elderly loved one’s childhood favorites, and introduce a new generation to Dracula, the Mummy, and the Wolfman. And don’t feel like you need to limit the selection to scary flicks! Fire up the Peanuts Halloween special, or queue up home movies from when the kids and grandkids were little.

2.) Make Your Favorite Fall Treats
While older adults know not to feast on candy, there are all sorts of other Halloween favorites that your family can whip up in no time. Make caramel-covered candy apples. Bake apple fritters and scones, or decorate a batch of homemade sugar cookies with your favorite Halloween characters. Make a batch of Rice Krispies treats and finish them to look like ghosts, Frankensteins, or mummies. Brew fresh warm apple cider. Pop some popcorn on the stovetop,or bake some homemade Chex Mix in the oven. No time to cook? You could even whip up a trick-or-treat themed “trail mix” with peanuts, pretzels, raisins, and your other healthy pantry favorites.

3.) Decorate Your Home, Inside and Out
Halloween is the perfect time to go all-out with your home decor. Help your loved one decorate their home for the season. Hang artificial cobwebs in the corners, or run strings of orange and yellow lights outside. Would your loved one’s front stoop look great with a couple of pumpkins — whether plastic or the real thing? Put decals and decorations in the windows. Buy some disposable Halloween-themed plates and paper napkins, and finish the table with a ghoulishly good Halloween centerpiece.

4.) Dress In Your Halloween Best
Even if you don’t want to buy or build a costume, you can still dress up for the holiday! For instance, does your loved one have a favorite Halloween-themed sweater that they wear every year? This season could be a good opportunity for everyone to wear a similar shirt of their own. If your granddad loves socks, buy him a Halloween-themed pair. For your scarf-wearing grandmother, maybe a beautiful orange shawl she can wear to warm up on chilly autumn days.

5.) Get Crafty and Creative
Chilly fall days can offer a great opportunity to stay indoors and get creative! There are all sorts of fun crafts that people of all ages can enjoy working on together — from mummy mason jars to pinecone owls. For some fun and inspiring Halloween craft ideas for adults and kids, check out this great list from Good Housekeeping.

6.) Pick a Pumpkin and Decorate It Your Way
October is the perfect time to bring home a pumpkin… or twelve. Whether you pick one up from your local grocery store or stop by one of our area’s many farms and pumpkin patches, pumpkins and autumn gourds make for wholesome and comforting decorations. Even better, they can be used for all sorts of Halloween fun — whether you bake them into a holiday treat, paint them, or carve them up into beautiful jack-o-lanterns.

7.) Play Some Halloween Games
Game night, anyone? Breaking out your family’s favorite board games is a great way to enjoy a cozy fall night in. In addition to the classics, think about playing some festive Halloween-themed games. Make up and share trivia questions about monsters, candy, or all things Halloween, or play a spooky game of charades. Use small pumpkins to go “bowling” or play shuffleboard. Whip up some Halloween-inspired bingo cards, or buy a pack of Halloween-themed playing cards.

8.) Look for Autumn Colors
Here in our home state of Illinois, the changing leaves are truly an amazing sight — and there’s no shortage of places to get a good view! The days around Halloween can be a great opportunity to go leaf-peeping with your whole family. Just be sure to prepare ahead of time for the road trip. Pack snacks and water, blankets, and any other supplies your elderly loved one will need for a safe and comfortable day out.

9.) Have a Spooky Stories Contest
Don’t have any classic monster movies on hand? Why not have a scary story night of your own, with prizes for whoever comes up with the silliest, spookiest, or strangest tale of the evening? To keep things lighter, you could skip the fictional stories, and trade memories of your favorite Halloween celebrations from years past.

10.) Create and Send a Halloween Care Package
Delivering a Halloween care package is a wonderful way to show someone that you’re thinking of them, particularly when you can’t be together in person. Looking for some ideas? Make a mask, or send some basic costume supplies to grandkids around the country. Bundle up bags of candy or other holiday treats. Write a thoughtful note. Mail over a beloved book for cozy fall reading. For more fun ideas for holiday care packages, check out these spooktacular resources from Pinterest.

Happy Halloween!

10/20/2021

3 Useful Tips to Help You Remember to Take Your Medication

Do you want to strictly comply with your medication schedule? However, do you have the tendency to forget which medication to take and when? In order to avoid missing drinking your medications, we have compiled these tips at Family Home Care One, LLC:

• Set an alarm.
Use an alarm to wake up in the morning, so why not set an alarm to remind you to take your medication? You can set an alarm using your alarm clock, your phone, or your watch.
• Provide yourself with reminders.
Make little post-it notes and stick them on your desk or mirror. Keep a calendar and mark off the days each time you take your medications. You can also use other reminder methods that work best for you.

• Enlist help.
Enlisting the help of the people around you can be very beneficial to help you remember to take your medications. This is particularly important for aging seniors who may have difficulties remembering on their own.
These are just three simple tips from us. Make sure you consider them carefully and apply them in your daily life!

10/18/2021

The Importance of Meal Planning for Seniors

As seniors age, there are many obstacles that will occur and are completely outside of their realm of control. Certain health issues may arise, and these can be unforeseeable or uncontrollable. However, many issues are within their control. Diet is one of the easiest and most effective ways to prevent future illnesses and problems and can be completely controlled by the patient. Because it’s more difficult for an aging body to absorb the vitamins and nutrients needed to remain healthy, careful planning is important when determining which foods to eat. Through eating balanced and healthy meals, seniors may be able to reduce their blood pressure, cholesterol levels, manage blood sugar, and increase cognitive function. In turn, they’ll live longer, more fulfilling lives and have the energy to continue participating in their favorite activities.

Making Mealtime Easier for Seniors

1. Healthy shortcuts: You can reduce the time you spend in the kitchen by taking advantage of healthy shortcuts. While precut, packaged lettuce is a timesaver, a single senior might not be able to eat the whole bag before it goes bad. Ditto for other vegetables. Instead, shop at the store’s salad bar. Most have a variety of lettuces, vegetables, and other tasty ingredients. You can purchase as much—or as little—as you are likely to use that week.

Precooked, whole chickens are another healthy convenience food. Most grocery stores offer a variety of seasoned chicken ranging from barbecue to rosemary. You can use these for entrees, soups, or salads.

2. Storage ideas: Another challenge seniors who are cooking for one might face is storing healthy foods in ways that prolong their shelf life. A few ideas for keeping fruits and vegetables fresh longer include:

Freezing: Berries, peppers, carrots, corn, and peas can be bought fresh in bigger quantities, then split up to freeze.
Produce storage bags: You can purchase special reusable bags designed to help your produce last longer. Some can almost double the length of time your vegetables will stay fresh.
Clean refrigerator: Keeping your refrigerator clean with enough space for circulation also helps improve the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.
Paper towels: To increase the life of lettuce, store it in a glass container with a paper towel. Cover it with plastic. The paper towel will absorb the moisture and help keep the lettuce from getting soggy.
Cool, dry storage: Not all fruits and vegetables should be stored in the refrigerator. Keep tomatoes, potatoes, and onions in a dark, dry place instead.
3. Batch cooking: Pick a few days a month to bake and freeze healthy entrees. Cooking in batches can help you make the most of prep time. Store entrees in glass freezer-to-oven containers.

4. Menu rotation: Develop four to six weeks of menu plans that you can rotate through. This helps you avoid food waste.

5. Cooking apps: Tech-savvy seniors might find meal planning apps useful. Apps like Mealime and FoodPlanner do everything from breaking down nutritional information to generating a grocery list.

6. Meal sharing: If you have other single friends, work together to share meals. Plan what each person will make ahead of time, and then meet up to swap dishes. It’s a great way to stock up your freezer!

We hope these tips help make eating healthy a little easier!

10/10/2021

The five main warning signs of mental illness are as follows:

1. Excessive paranoia, worry, or anxiety.
2. Long-lasting sadness or irritability.
3. Extreme changes in moods.
4. Social withdrawal.
5. Dramatic changes in eating or sleeping patterns.

10/08/2021

What are the symptoms of pneumonia in older adults?

The symptoms of pneumonia in older individuals can differ from those in other age groups.

Older adults with pneumonia may be more likely to:
-feel weak or unsteady, which can increase the risk of falling
-be without a fever or have a body temperature that’s lower than normal
-experience confusion or delirium
-have changes in functional status, which is the ability to perform daily activities
-experience urinary incontinence
-lack an appetite
-experience a worsening of existing health conditions

Since symptoms in older adults are often more subtle and can differ from classic pneumonia symptoms, pneumonia can be more difficult to recognize in this population.
This can potentially result in a delay in diagnosis and treatment.

10/04/2021

Back pain is considered chronic if it lasts three months or longer. It can come and go, often bringing temporary relief, followed by frustration. Dealing with chronic back pain can be especially trying if you don’t know the cause.

Back pain rehabilitation specialist Andrew Nava, M.D., offers insights into common chronic back pain causes and nonsurgical treatment options—and advises not to give up hope.

Common Causes of Chronic Back Pain
Chronic back pain is usually age-related, but can also result from a prior injury. The most common causes include:

Arthritis of the spine —the gradual thinning of the cartilage inside the spine
Spinal stenosis —narrowing of the spinal canal that may lead to nerve pain
Disc problems, such as a herniated or bulging disc
Myofascial pain syndrome—unexplained muscle pain and tenderness
In some cases, it’s difficult to pinpoint the cause of chronic back pain. “If your doctor has exhausted all diagnostic options, it’s time to seek a second opinion from a back pain specialist,” recommends Nava. It’s important not to make rushed decisions or undergo extensive medical procedures until the origin of the pain is found. Not only may they not help; they could make the pain worse, warns Nava.

If the source of the pain is not known or can’t be treated, your best option may be to work with your doctor on reducing the flare-ups and making the pain manageable with nonsurgical treatments.

Nonsurgical Treatments for Chronic Back Pain
Physical Therapy
Exercise is the foundation of chronic back pain treatment. It’s one of the first treatments you should try under the guidance of your physician and spine physical therapist. However, the same set of exercises doesn’t work for everyone, says Nava. The exercises have to be tailored to your specific symptoms and condition. Maintaining the exercise routine at home is also a big part of success.

Physical therapy for chronic back pain may include:

Retraining your posture
Testing the limits of pain tolerance
Stretching and flexibility exercises
Aerobic exercises
Core strengthening
Mindfulness and Meditation
Chronic back pain is straining both physically and emotionally. To manage the frustration, irritability, depression, and other psychological aspects of dealing with chronic pain, you may get referred to a rehabilitation psychologist. This specialist may recommend meditation, yoga, tai chi, and other cognitive and relaxation strategies to keep your mind from focusing on pain

Diet
Some diets are highly inflammatory, especially those high in trans fats, refined sugars, and processed foods. Consult with your doctor to see if your diet could be contributing to your chronic back pain and how you could change it. Maintaining a healthy weight could also help lessen your back pain by reducing the pressure on your spine.

Lifestyle Modifications
When you have chronic pain, it’s important to accept your limitations and adapt. “Listen to your body and learn to pace yourself,” suggests Nava. Take a break when mowing the lawn, or make several trips when carrying groceries. Take note of the activities that worsen your pain and avoid them if possible. Not only could this help your back feel better, it could also prevent the underlying condition from advancing. Another important lifestyle change to try is giving up smoking. Ni****ne is scientifically known to accentuate pain and delay healing.

Injection-based Treatments
Nerve blocks, epidural steroid injections, nerve ablations and other types of injection-based procedures are available for chronic back pain. They are used when the source of the pain is known and can sometimes help rule out certain causes if the treatment doesn’t work. Injections may stop or lessen pain for a certain period of time, but are not intended as long-term solutions and shouldn’t be used in isolation.

Alternative Treatments
Acupuncture, massage, biofeedback therapy, laser therapy, electrical nerve stimulation and other nonsurgical spine treatments can also make a difference for chronic back pain. Talk to your spine specialist about alternative treatments that could benefit you.

Pharmacologic Treatments
Analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants and other medications can be used to help control chronic back pain. However, most come with unwanted side effects and are not intended for prolonged use.

“Opioid medications generally shouldn’t be used as the first, the only, or the long-term line of treatment for chronic back pain,” recommends Nava. Many of them are addictive and don’t address the underlying cause of your pain. Opioids should be prescribed only after a thorough exam by a specialist and if other drugs have failed to provide relief. If you find yourself relying on opioids to get through the day, it may be time to seek a second opinion.

10/01/2021

A vegetarian diet can be healthy for seniors and can help lower the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and other conditions. Learn more about healthy nutritional eating for seniors. A vegetarian diet has the potential to be quite healthy.

09/27/2021

Temporary in-home care can help individuals who are recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, as well as after a hospital stay.

This short-term care can last anywhere from several weeks to a few months, and it is typically provided in someone’s home. This care may include unskilled or skilled care for the elderly, veterans, or people with disabilities.

Unskilled or non-medical home care assists people with activities of daily living as well as basic tasks around the home, such as these companion care services:

Regular visits, conversation, and company

-Medication reminders
-Light housekeeping
-Grocery shopping
-Meal preparation
-Laundry services

Shopping, running errands, and transportation
It can also include family respite care, which gives family caregivers a temporary break from their caregiving responsibilities. Primary caregivers often need extra support taking care of a loved one so that they can not only tend to their own personal needs, such as errands and appointments but so that they can also take time for themselves and practice self-care.

Sometimes personal care services are needed as well. This type of care can assist with everyday activities such as bathing, mobility, and personal hygiene.

Skilled care is a little different in that it is typically ordered by a doctor, and it refers to skilled nursing or rehabilitation services that are provided by licensed health professionals like nurses and physical therapists. This care can include:

-Medication management
-Wound care
-Monitoring vital signs
-Catheter and ostomy care
-Providing physical therapy

Temporary in-home care can provide vital support during what can be a challenging and stressful time for individuals and their family caregivers. And while the support of a professional caregiver during this time may be temporary, the impact can be more enduring.

Family Home Care One, LLC can provide a long-term boost to what your loved one needs most – comfort, confidence, and peace of mind. The great thing about services from FirstLight is that we can customize a care plan to fit the needs of your family

If you need short-term assistance to navigate an illness, injury, recovery, transition, or any other life event please give us a call or message us directly

09/20/2021

𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠.

𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝒕𝒐 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑫𝒐𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓Ask your doctor or healthcare provider to evaluate your risk for falling and talk with them about specific things you can do.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist to review your medicines to see if any might make you dizzy or sleepy. This should include prescription medicines and over-the-counter medicines.
Ask your doctor or healthcare provider about taking vitamin D supplements.

𝑫𝒐 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑩𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑬𝒙𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒔
Do exercises that make your legs stronger and improve your balance. Tai Chi is a good example of this kind of exercise.
Have Your Eyes Checked
Have your eyes checked by an eye doctor at least once a year, and be sure to update your eyeglasses if needed.
If you have bifocal or progressive lenses, you may want to get a pair of glasses with only your distance prescription for outdoor activities, such as walking. Sometimes these types of lenses can make things seem closer or farther away than they really are.

𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑺𝒂𝒇𝒆𝒓
Get rid of things you could trip over.
Add grab bars inside and outside your tub or shower and next to the toilet.
Put railings on both sides of the stairs.
Make sure your home has lots of light by adding more or brighter light bulbs.
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09/06/2021

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