Fall is almost in the air and as the leaves change colors and the temperatures cool down we often see an increase to the health risks for seniors. We have created a list of ideas to help your loved one or if you are a caregiver, help you to provide better care. Many of the fall or winter safety risks for seniors center around their environment and we have tips that will help you assess the needs for your loved one this fall.

This year’s flu season is coming up fast and you may have noticed several medical facilities and retail locations starting to advertising the flu shot. With COVID-19 still prevalent across the US, it will be important to know and look for the similarities and differences between COVID-19 and common flu. Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respirator illnesses but they are caused by different and distinct viruses And with both of them being in the same category, they often show similar symptoms. Keep in mind that this information is valid and sourced from places like the CDC, Johns Hopkins, and Penn Medicine as of September 2020.

If you or a loved one has recently suffered from a stroke, you may be looking for postoperative care and little extra help around the house and sticking to the medical plan laid out by doctors. Visiting Angels in Reseda, CA has professional caregivers that are available for in home care that can take on these important tasks and help lead to a quicker recovery. Understanding the cause of the stroke and assessment of those causes - it’s critical for the whole health to be assessed when a strong occurs. There may be several reasons why a stroke may have happened or it may be one critical one - but remember that many elements and systems of the body are connected and influenced by each other. Post operative care means that taking care of those systems and elements is critical and this is where a care plan is important to share with your in-home caregiver from Visiting Angels.