According to the CDC, one out of three people age 65 and older will fall each year leading to 2.5 million emergency department treatments for fall injuries. One in five falling incidents among seniors will cause a serious injury such as a broken bone or head injuries. In fact, falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries among seniors.

No matter the season, falling is always a concern for seniors and their home caregivers. Ice and slush during the winter months can create hazardous conditions that greatly increase the likelihood of slips and falls. Taking extra precautions to prevent senior home care patients from falling is especially important during these frigid months in Minnesota.

The home care professionals at Best Home Care have put their heads together to come up with their top tips for preventing winter falls. Those providing elderly home care should take a moment to incorporate these tactics into their home care plans as soon as possible:

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It's no secret that seniors like to eat sweets. Spend any time with a senior citizen and you're likely to be offered candy, dessert, or a cookie. While tasty forms of hospitality, this growing love of sugar among the elderly is the result of a natural human progression that we will all experience.

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This is the time of year when the fun and excitement of the holidays have passed and we begin to look forward to warmer, sunnier weather. The only problem? We here in Minnesota still have months of cold darkness before we see a hint of spring weather. While some of us may love the short days and cold nights, this season can actually have a negative impact on the health of others.

According to the Mayo Clinic, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in the season. Those affected by SAD typically experience less energy and increased moodiness throughout the fall and winter months. The disorder more commonly impacts those living far away from the equator as these areas experience the most dramatic decreases in sunlight during the winter months. It's no surprise why Minnesota home care patients deal with this disorder every year.

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However, the extent to which your strength, flexibility, and circulation deteriorate is dependent on the care you give your body. Stretching is vitally important for seniors and their home care aides to consider.

Below are Best Home Care's top 5 benefits that stretching has for seniors:

1. Increased Strength
   • Stretching boosts strength and can help raise energy levels.
2. Maintained Flexibility
   • Stretching can help prevent simple tasks like bending down to tie your shoe from becoming tiring chores that require help from a home care attendant.
3. Improved Circulation
   • Stretching promotes stronger blood flow circulation and stops discomfort from muscle cramps after sitting for a long time in an elderly care home.
4. Improved Posture
   • Stretching strengthens your core and can help seniors sit up straight.
5. Reduced Risk for Injury
   • Seniors can recover faster from the inevitable stumble with regular stretching. This also helps them avoid increases in the cost of home care.

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At Best Home Care, we know that art is such an important part of self-expression.

Many of us realize this at an early age with finger paints and crayons, but as we get older, art can help us express ourselves and find peace. For instance, maybe you've seen those adult coloring books that help to promote mindfulness and reduce stress? Or those group painting classes that allow students to immerse themselves in creating an image while connecting with others.

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For PCAs providing in-home supportive services for seniors, now is the perfect time of year to evaluate your patients' wardrobes and help them make the best decisions on what to wear.

Instead of basing their wardrobe on fashion, personal care assistants and family caregivers should focus on comfort, cleanliness, and accessibility.

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At Best Home Care, we understand the importance of finding an at-home care provider that you can trust. We make it our mission to provide the kind of service.

ice that gives you peace of mind that your loved ones are in good hands when you aren't around. But the process of finding the right caregiver isn't always a simple one, and if this is your first time looking for a home care provider, it can be even more daunting

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One of the largest and fastest-growing communities on social media is that of people over 55. As senior citizens become more accustomed to technology, they are increasingly flocking to social media to get news and stay connected with family and friends.

Of these social media platforms, Facebook has seen the most significant rise in senior citizen users over the last two years.

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