Category: Senior Health

Does Medicare Cover Home Care? What Families in Pennsylvania Need to Know

If you’re caring for an aging parent in Pennsylvania, money is one of the first worries that comes up. Who pays for help at home? Many families assume Medicare will cover it, then feel confused when the answer turns out to be more complicated. So what does Medicare cover for in-home care, and what falls […]

Written by on October 1, 2026

What Causes Personality Changes in the Elderly and How to Recognize Them

Watching someone you love change can be one of the harder parts of caring for an aging parent or family member. Maybe your once-cheerful mother has grown quiet, or your patient father now snaps over small things. Personality changes in the elderly are common, and while some shifts are a normal part of aging, others […]

Written by on August 1, 2026

Nutrition and Cognitive Health: A Life Course Approach

Whether targeting dementia or age-related forgetfulness, most of us aim for excellent cognitive health, especially as we age. Research reveals that nutrition can be key in brain performance, memory, focus, function, concentration, and clarity. But which foods support high levels of mental power? This article reviews the food you should eat to keep your brain […]

Written by on November 19, 2025

Home Care Safety Tips for Families and Caregivers

Falls, wandering, and mobility issues are just some of the dangers that impact senior and disabled loved ones in a home environment. They can be a significant threat, but family and professional caregivers can ensure optimal health with the right safety tips. This article will serve as a checklist, guiding you through what you must […]

Written by on August 5, 2025

Fall Prevention Strategies for Seniors: Keeping Your Loved Ones Safe at Home

Falling is a problem among seniors. Many older adults don’t have the best balance. When they fall, they are prone to breaking bones and other injuries. Fall prevention can keep them safe. Many fall prevention strategies reduce the risk of injury among loved ones. This article will review how you can reduce fall risk in […]

Written by on October 20, 2023

National Stress Awareness Month

It is rare for an individual not to experience some level of stress regularly. Studies show that stress is a factor in upward of 95% of the way in which diseases progress. So, the focus of National Stress Awareness Month is not only educational but also holistic. Learning how to identify your form of stress […]

Written by on April 17, 2023

Importance of Mental Health for Home Care Agencies

Mental health is easy to overlook, but it plays an important role in our overall health, especially when it comes to home care. Caring for others can be emotionally and mentally taxing, and it’s important for home care agencies to encourage caretakers to take care of their own mental health to be able to provide […]

Written by on January 15, 2023

Home Care vs. Assisted Living Homes

What is the difference between Home Care vs. Assisted Living Homes ? There comes a point when you know a senior family member requires more care than you can provide. Staring at that reality is daunting and sometimes ridden with guilt. You want to help, but know it would stretch your time and energy beyond […]

Written by on December 11, 2022

Safety Tips for Older Drivers

While some individuals drive safely into their 80s, other problems exist. For example, while eye and hand coordination might be okay, pain in knee joints could impede breaking. So, those in their family (and physicians) should work toward excellent safety.Here at Prestige Home Care, we hear about problems like this regularly. The number of drivers on the road grows […]

Written by on November 13, 2022