Archive for June 2016
Outdoor Sports Seniors Can Enjoy in the Summer
Home Care Darby PA All year long people of all ages look forward to summer. Sunny weather, warm days, and plants in bloom make summer a great time for getting out of the home and spending time outdoors having fun. For seniors, summer can be a great time to start being more active, exercising more,…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Association Presents “The Basics”
Home Health Care Media PA On Wednesday, July 13th, True Direct Home Health Care will be graciously attending the Julie H.C. Bailey Learning Academy Program called “The Basics”. The event will be held at Nurse Partners 336 N. Waters Street in Philadelphia. The workshop will provide information and education on the facts and myths regarding…
Read MorePCDC Expo Philadelphia
Elderly Care Philadelphia PA On Saturday June 18th True Direct Home Health Care was honored to take part in the PCDC Expo at the Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church and School at 915 Vine Street in Philadelphia. Our nursing director, Alice Chan, was our main presenter speaking about the services available to the elderly and…
Read MoreTrue Direct and Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Elder Care Drexel Hill PA On Wednesday June 15th True Direct Home Health Care was in attendance at the Free Library of Philadelphia to attend and celebrate Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This forum, entitled Safeguarding Our Seniors, was presented by the Philadelphia Financial Exploitation Prevention Task Force. This forum centered on financial exploitation as a…
Read MoreHow to Make Aging At Home a Reality for Your Loved One
Caregiver Havertown PA Many elderly adults prefer to live at home, even as chronic medical conditions begin to take a toll. In many ways, living at home can be wonderful for your loved one’s health and quality of life. Home is the place where they feel most comfortable and secure, they are familiar with their…
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Coconut for Elderly Adults
Elder Care Upper Darby PA It is easy to see that coconut-based foods are becoming very popular. The flavor of coconut is also wonderful for summer weather. It is mild and refreshing and it be reminiscent of tropical destinations. Coconut oil, coconut flake, coconut milk, coconut water, and more are commonly used in cooking and…
Read MoreWhat Seniors Receiving Homecare Should Know About Age-Related Eye Diseases
Homecare Broomall PA For seniors who are reaching 60 years of age, changes in vision are probably getting more noticeable. These changes can be disconcerting for some but it’s important not to ignore them. Seeing an ophthalmologist early on will gives seniors the best chance of having optimal vision health. Besides that, the earlier age-related…
Read MoreKeeping Your Brain Sharp
Senior Care in Chester PA How often have you tried to remember something and couldn’t; or you were relaying a story to someone and suddenly couldn’t remember a name or key part of the story? Things like this happen to all of us from time to time. But why? Is it just that we’ve got…
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