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When a loved one gets to a certain age, they start to find to harder and harder to look after themselves at home. Simple tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and keeping up with household chores become a huge drain in their energy and can even increase the risk of falls and other accidents. Home care agencies provide home caregivers that take care of these daily tasks for your loved one, but how do yo

Summer is the best time of year for most people. It's when the days are longer, the weather is warmer, and we can get back in touch with the natural world outside. But, as we age and our mobility becomes more limited, a 30-mile bike ride or a 3-hour trek in a national park is probably too much. Many people spend more time indoors during the summer months in their senior years, but here at TruCare

The stay-at-home orders that have recently been put in place are particularly important for seniors. But all that staying at home by yourself can harm anybody's mental health—whether they're a senior or not! While most younger people can spend their time doing circuit training and playing computer games, these aren't typical activities for elderly people (although you never know!). So, to help sen

Meal preparation can be a good habit for anyone to practice—it helps you ensure you're eating a healthy diet while also not over or under eating. But for seniors, it can be a very important habit to practice for several reasons. Malnutrition is a major health issue for many seniors—especially when they live alone. Hospital staff often find that seniors admitted to the hospital for one reason or an

Coronavirus and the potential for outbreak has been capturing the headlines, and for good reason. We have been following this safety issue for weeks now. There were fatalities reported in the US to date. Here’s what you need to know: Our administrators are working with Health Department, and other state/county officials to be as prepared and safe as we can be This CDC Fact sheet is very helpf

Kidney Disease Awareness for Seniors It's a fact of life that as we get older, we need to be extra aware of the functionality of our organs. After a lifetime of protecting you by constantly cleaning your blood of harmful toxins, your kidneys will likely start to lose function. This happens to everyone, but in some people, it can happen to such an extent that they develop kidney disease. Here at Tr