The true cost of a senior fall
Falling is an unfortunate fact of life more many seniors over the age of 65. Currently in the United States, the rate of falling for...
Sunshine Home Care ranks well on patient care survey, patients rate it a four star agency
We are excited as a home health agency to review our Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) survey...
Tips on visiting the doctor with family or friends
Often as someone we love or care for ages, we may find ourselves accompanying them on their doctor visits. This can be a very helpful and...
"What did you say?" We said you might have a hearing problem and not even know it!
"What did you say?" "Huh? I didn't catch that." "Could you repeat that?" Does this sound like you lately? If you are approaching 65 or...
What are the benefits of taking vitamins?
Did you know that over half of Americans take a dietary supplement every day? You may be one of those people. Perhaps they were suggested...
How do I talk about home health?
One question we often hear is "How do I talk to someone I love about home health?" It can be a difficult, as people often see home health...
Anxiety Medications: What to know
Do you often find yourself worrying about things for no reason? Do you find it difficult to place yourself in social situations or leave...
What is Tamiflu and how does it work?
With this year's flu season being the worst since the 2014-15 flu season, you are probably hearing a lot about the drug Tamiflu...
Recent Changes to Blood Pressure Standards: How it may affect you and what to do about it
Most of us have our blood pressure checked each time we visit the doctor. For many of us, this can bring us face to face with...
Medications and Aging: How to manage your daily medications as you age
One of the more difficult tasks of life as we age can be keeping track of the medicines we take. Sometimes it seems as if the list of...
