Last week our Admissions Nursing Supervisor, Sharon Z. Lena, RN participated in the 12th Honor Flight of West Central Florida (HFWCF). HFWCF was established in late 2010 as an official
Many people think falls are a normal part of aging. The truth is, they’re not. Most falls can be prevented—and you have the power to reduce your risk. Exercising, managing
September 22nd is National Falls Prevention Awareness Day and this year Bayshore Home Care has partnered with the National Coalition on Aging to educate our local healthcare professionals, older adults
Q. I’m a long distance caregiver for my grandmother. She lives alone and is able to take care of herself pretty well. My main concern is her nutrition. Last time
We’ve all heard the old saying that it takes a village to raise a child however, it also takes a village to care for an aging loved one. If you
Q: I may need some home care services for my father in the near future and I’m not sure where to start. Will Medicare or my insurance pay for these
Recently our experts appeared on Studio 10 to discuss the struggles members of the sandwich generation face. They also gave practical advice to help simplify your life! To watch the
Q: I am a 70 year old woman and my doctor recently diagnosed me with osteoporosis. I’ve been trying to exercise to strengthen my bones and prevent an injury.
You may recall reading these words to your children as you tucked them into bed at night. The book Love You Forever by Robert Munsch has been a huge seller
Florida in the summer can have sustained temperatures in the high 80s and 90s. Some of the leading causes for emergency room visits by seniors this time of year
More than 2 million Americans age 50 and older have advanced age related macular degeneration. The most common form of the disease is dry macular degeneration. It is chronic and
The NYC Elder Abuse Center (NYCEAC) defines elder abuse as a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate actions, which causes harm, risk of harm, or distress to an individual 60
