Daily activities and tasks can become difficult and time consuming as you age. Medical conditions, such as arthritis, can cause pain and simple tasks like doing laundry, cleaning, and grocery shopping can grow frustrating. With the help of a companion a senior may be able to stay in their home longer and maintain their independence. […]
In-Home Assessment: Determining Your Needs
Posted Senior InformationWhen a family member or friend is in need of in-home care it is often required immediately. Arranging these services can be difficult and time consuming. Clients and families are not always aware of the various types of services that can be provided in the comfort of their own home. Thankfully, Horizon Nursing Services can […]
3 Tips to Prepare You for a Medical Emergency
Posted Senior InformationMedical emergencies can happen anywhere but all to often we aren’t prepared for them. Medical professionals will need your information and you may be scared or possibly incapable of proving you medical history. The best way to ensure you’ll receive speedy and efficient care is to be prepared. Make sure you have all of your […]
Love Your Bones: How to Prevent Joint Pain
Posted Senior InformationApproximately one out of every three Americans reported joint pain within thirty days, says a national survey. With that statistic being so high we felt that it was important to highlight the start of Bone and Joint Health National Awareness Week. Many of the clients that we care for also report joint pain. While bone […]
At Home Dementia Testing
Posted Senior InformationUsing such technologies as iPad or other tablets you can test yourself or your loved one for dementia without leaving your couch. This new program will allow scientists to monitor your progress and track trends over time to help fight the cause of the disease. You can also find more tests for Alzheimer’s and Dementia […]
Focus on Elderly Care at Night
Posted Senior InformationHaving a caregiver by the side of an elderly person at night time can make them feel comfortable as they get into bed and off to sleep. However, getting in and out of bed is one of the more dangerous times of the day for a senior. We found products that can aid you, and […]
Depression and the Elderly
Posted Senior InformationFeeling sad or gloomy can happen to anyone but when it beings to affect our daily lives than it is something to be concerned about. An article by NIH Senior Health points out that while depression is common amongst seniors it is not a natural part of the aging process. The loss of a loved […]
How to Age Gracefully
Posted Senior InformationLately we’ve noticed many articles and websites that reinforce the mantra of “aging gracefully”. At Horizon Nursing Services we strive to assist the elderly in maintaining their independence by keeping seniors in their home and mobile for as long as possible. However, with people living longer and the aging baby boomer population many have been […]
Malnutrition Amongst Seniors
Posted Senior InformationOver six million seniors are malnourished or at risk in the United States. Leading causes to malnutrition amongst seniors…can be caused mostly by the inability to get outside the house on their own and shop or prepare meals due to lack of mobility. Those seniors that are able to shop for themselves often don’t have […]