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February: Heart Health Month – A Time to Prioritize Your Loved One’s Heart

February 10, 2025 — As longevity consultants, we at HealthSense understand that the journey to healthy aging goes beyond just managing daily routines or medical appointments. It’s about ensuring that our clients live their lives to the fullest, and this month, during Heart Health Month, we want to highlight the importance of heart health as a crucial component of... Read More

Winter Weather Safety Tips: Stay Warm, Safe, and Comfortable

January 7, 2025 — As winter sets in, it’s important to take extra precautions to keep yourself or your loved one safe and comfortable. The colder months bring their own set of challenges, especially for seniors. With ice, snow, and colder temperatures, there are some simple steps you can take to avoid accidents and stay healthy all season long.... Read More

A HealthSense Guide to a Guilt-Free Thanksgiving!

November 12, 2024 — Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and feasting. At HealthSense, we are passionate about aging well, and as nurse care managers, we are always looking for ways to guide our clients toward healthier choices. With the holiday season around the corner, here are some tips on how to enjoy a healthy Thanksgiving meal without... Read More

One Size Does Not Fit All!

October 21, 2024 — When it comes to home care for elderly loved ones, finding the right caregiver is critical to ensuring quality care. While certain task-related abilities are important, the process isn’t just about checking off skills on a list. Yes, the caregiver must know how to handle things like physical care, transfers, medication reminders, or work with... Read More

Creating Comfort and Connection at the End-of-Life

September 20, 2024 — As nurse care managers, we sometimes find ourselves supporting families through one of life’s most profound transitions—the end of life. This is often emotionally taxing, and our role goes far beyond overseeing health care needs. We are also there to support not only the client but also family and friends on this sad but often... Read More

How to Talk to Aging Loved Ones About Hiring Care

August 20, 2024 — One of the most common and frustrating issues family members of older loved ones face is their resistance to accepting care in the home. It is the epic battle between safety and autonomy, and every day, it plays out across America in different communities in different ways. It is often an agonizing time – one... Read More

Clearing Clutter, Boosting Health: The Hidden Benefits of Spring Cleaning

April 3, 2024 — Spring is here! For many, the season signifies a time for renewal. As the spring fever energy ramps up, there are a variety of health benefits to harnessing the urge to purge. Besides burning a few calories through physical activity, the act of cleaning can be therapeutic in other ways. By decluttering our spaces, we... Read More

Love’s Lasting Legacy: Honoring Relationships Touched By Dementia

February 7, 2024 — Love is a powerful force that knows no boundaries! It transcends time, age, and even the profound challenges that life may throw our way including dementia, a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Dementia slowly erodes memories, impairs verbal and cognitive abilities and is associated with a number of brain diseases including Alzheimer’s disease.... Read More

Speaking their language: Enhancing Communication with Elders Living with Dementia

October 12, 2023 — Social isolation is one of the most common and heartbreaking experiences those with dementia face as they struggle with the disease. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Many people experiencing cognitive decline can lead lives of value, purpose, and connection. The key to unlocking meaningful engagement lies with their family and loved ones... Read More