Midas Creek

Technology improvements at Midas Creek – Utah Home Health Care

admin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:28:40 +0000

Midas Creek has upgraded its capabilities in reporting and charting with notebooks for all nurses in the field. This allows them to see all information and put charts in immediately.

Forgetfulness and Aging

admin — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:16:52 +0000

Many seniors worry about forgetfulness and fear it is the first sign of Alzheimer’s Disease, however this is most often not the case. Mild memory loss or forgetfulness can be caused by a variety of treatable conditions. These may include medication side effects, vitamin B12 deficiency, brain tumor or infection, chronic alcoholism, or blood clots in the brain. All these health concerns can cause memory problems, but can be cured under a doctor’s care. If you, or someone you care about, seem to be experiencing memory problems, talk them over with your health care professional. Even if it is more than just natural memory changes due to aging, your health care professional can refer you to specialists who can slow, if not cure, memory loss.

Can Aging be Prevented?

admin — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:52:06 +0000

Life expectancy in the United States is changing and old perceptions of the inevitability of disease or problems associated with aging are also changing. Life expectancy is increasing, but along with longer life, people are wanting a longer active life, a long life free of disability. There many ongoing studies on how to counteract the effects of aging. Some of these are anti-oxidant studies, studies of intermittent fasting, and hormone replacement studies. Each of the studies show some promise, but the results are inconclusive as yet. However, it is confirmed that eating fruits and vegetables, the major source of anti-oxidants, is conducive to longer and healthier life. Intermittent fasting studies are inconclusive, but maintaining a healthy weight is a known health benefit and periodic fasting may help maintain a healthy weight. Hormone replacement therapy are valuable in some cases, but their value in healthy aging is as yet unknown and disrupting the body’s delicate hormonal balance can cause problems, so should only be done under a doctor’s supervision. People will always age, but it is hoped that studies will discover how to age with health.

10 Warning Signs for Seniors

admin — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:34:50 +0000

The decision to put an aging relative in a home for the elderly can be very traumatic for the family and for the patient. Before making this decision it is good to discover the facts so an appropriate level of care can be given. Often seniors can stay at home with routine visits from care services to make sure everything is going well. A company like Midas Creek Home Health Care can provide necessary care and still let the patient remain in the comfortable surroundings of home. Here are 10 warning signs that may signal your older family member needs help:

Changed eating habits- missing meals, loss of appetite, weight loss

Neglected personal hygiene- dirty clothes, body odor, uncombed hair

Neglected home- dirty, unsanitary, noticeable change in upkeep of home

Exhibited inappropriate behavior- too loud, paranoia, agitated, too quiet

Changed relationship patterns-causing friends or neighbors to express concern

Had physical problems or injuries-may be caused by misuse of prescriptions

Decreased or discontinued activities that were once important to them

Exhibited forgetfulness-unopened mail, missed appointments, piled papers

Mishandled finances-unpaid bills, bills paid twice or more

Made unusual purchases -increasing purchases from TV commercials

Seniors and Sleep

admin — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 03:39:50 +0000

Seniors need about the same amount of sleep as younger adults, but often do not get the sleep they need. Sometimes this is caused by health problems, but sometimes it is just that they are not following procedures that help promote normal sleep. Here are some suggestions for healthy sleep made by the experts.

1. Follow a regular schedule, even on weekends and holidays.

2. Try not to nap too much during the day or you may not feel sleepy at night.

3. Try to exercise at regular times each day. It will help you sleep more soundly, but try to finish your workout at least three hours before bedtime

4. Try to get some natural light in the afternoon each day.

5. Be careful about what you eat – avoid caffeine and stimulants late in the day.

6. Create a safe and comfortable place to sleep.

7. Don’t drink alcohol ar smoke cigarettes to help you sleep.

Tips are from nihseniorhealth.gov.

Alzheimer’s Disease

admin — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 03:26:45 +0000

Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. It is a progressive disease which currently has no cure. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia among seniors and can range from mild, that has little effect on life style, to severe, where the patient is completely dependent on others for basic care. How fast Alzheimer develops from mild to severe varies from patient to patient. Symptoms of the disease usually start to appear after age 60 and is much less common in younger people. If a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, a plan needs to be made for long term care as the disease progresses. It is best to discuss this with the patient before the disease becomes debilitating. Many home health care companies, such as Midas Creek Home Health Care, offer services and counseling on how to cope with Alzheimer’s disease.

Cancer Prevention

admin — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 02:58:38 +0000

As we age, cancer becomes a greater health risk. Though currently medicine can not offer a fool-proof cancer preventative, they can offer guidelines to minimize risk. One of the best ways to reduce cancer risk, is to eat good food. Especially helpful for good health and less chance of cancer, is to eat a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetable. Dark green vegetables are especially healthy as are dark blue or purple fruits. Not only will eating a variety of fruits and vegetables help to reduce cancer risks, they will also help you maintain a healthy weight. To prevent colon cancer, doctors recommend a mostly plant based diet with beans or legumes replacing meat, especially red meat, as a protein source. Whole grains are also a healthier alternative to highly processed carbohydrates in maintaining a healthy diet and life style. Though cancer can not wholly prevented, through a healthy diet cancer risks can be minimized.

Utah Home Health – Home Health Care Visits – Salt Lake City Utah

admin — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:40:52 +0000

Utah Home Health – Home Health Care Visits – Salt Lake City Utah

Home Health Care – Utah – Senior Care – Home Nursing

admin — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:39:54 +0000

Home Health Care – Utah – Senior Care – Home Nursing

Home Health Care Costs – Utah Home Health – Salt Lake City Utah

admin — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:38:53 +0000

Home Health Care Costs – Utah Home Health – Salt Lake City Utah