If you’re here on our website reading our blog, it’s safe to assume that you have a loved one who is in need of some care. There are many reasons why the elderly need home care in their advanced age — at a certain point, the body just starts breaking down, and it’s important to be there for them when it happens. One of the most heartbreaking and difficult conditions is Alzheimer’s diseas…Read More
For those of us who are lucky enough to live in Honolulu, the spring season isn’t much of a change from what we’re used to. We get sun every day and we don’t have yearly snowfalls to remind us of how precious that is. But even if we haven’t noticed, spring has indeed arrived, and with that, a yearly ritual that many people commit to every year — spring cleaning. Spring is a traditional t…Read More
Senior citizens are often the victim of harsh and unfair stereotypes. Too often, our elderly population is depicted in media as being clueless and out of touch, needing the kind of babysitting that small children receive on a regular basis. In reality, senior citizens have more life experience than the majority of the world’s population. Even if their bodies are frail and their minds weakened ov…Read More
In terms of dietary choices, the seniors of today have been through quite a wild ride. On the older edge of the spectrum, seniors in their 80s and 90s will have been born in the 30s and 40s, before America was permanently changed by the widespread proliferation of fast food and artificial ingredients. Even in the 50s where most 70-somethings were born, the food landscape of America was highly diff…Read More
In our last blog post, we discussed certain long-term talents you can pick up if you’re in a position where your capacity for physical activity is limited. However, activities that require skill and talent can often be intimidating because proficiency requires time and effort. For a lot of people, picking up a simple hobby is a less stressful way to pass time. However, it can be hard deciding on…Read More
In your old age, it’s only natural that your body isn’t what it used to be. Despite our best efforts, aging is simply an inevitability, and no matter what you do, you’ll reach a point where certain activities just aren’t available anymore. This is hard for people who enjoyed highly active lifestyles or physically intensive activities. However, there are still all kinds of activities you ca…Read More
There’s no doubt about it, when you go into surgery, you’re not just worried about how the surgery will go, you’re worried about how you’ll feel when you wake up after surgery. If we're honest, most patients don’t feel the best. They may be in pain, or be worried about how quickly they’ll be able to get back to their normal day-to-day life. If you’re worried about all the above, it Read More
There’s no doubt about it, pneumonia can be deadly to elderly patients, and unfortunately, it’s making its way to Honolulu. Because our home health care professionals at Wilson Care want your loved one to be cared for in the best way possible, we’re providing you with tips on how help make feel better if they’ve been diagnosed with pneumonia this winter. But first, what is pneumonia? What …Read More
If you have been a caregiver to someone you love for a while now, we’re sure you could use a break. There’s nothing wrong with needing a break to take a vacation or to live life to the best of your ability. In our eyes, everyone needs a break, even caregivers like you! And, there’s nothing wrong with that. With respite care, you’ll be able to take that vacation you’ve been wanting to boo…Read More
Homecare is a way for you or your loved one to get the care they need when they need it most. It can be devastating to put your life on hold in order to care for someone you love. Although you love this person dearly, it can be hard for you to set aside every hour of every day to care for them. If you live in Honolulu and are searching for compassionate homecare nurses to provide your loved one wi…Read More
