Seniors With Cancer at Home: What Really Helps
Cancer hits harder with age. About 60% of new cases are diagnosed after 65. And the median age is almost 67. Most older adults want to stay where life feels familiar. That choice can work with steady routines, clear communication, and supportive homecare. Here’s the reality we see every week. Treatment side effects mix with normal aging. Fatigue can linger all day, and even simple tasks feel heavy. Gentle activity helps, but it takes reminders and a calm pace. This is where a reliable home aide fits in, keeping routines simple and safe. Falls are a big worry. More …
Seniors With Osteoarthritis Need Extra Care at Home
Life with osteoarthritis (OA) is never easy. It shows up in small, stubborn ways among seniors. Some signs include stiff mornings, slow steps, or a knee that argues with every staircase. For many older adults, that’s daily life. Over 32.5 million people in the U.S. live with it, and the odds rise with age. Among adults 65 and older, about half have some form of arthritis, most often OA. That is a lot of households working around sore knees, hips, and hands. Here is what we see in real homes. Getting out of a low chair hurts. Reaching into a …
