Resources
The information below is not to be construed as professional or medical advice, but has been provided for the purposes of home care education and general knowledge.
Welcome to Empress Home Care’s Resource Center. Displayed below are topics on home care and common conditions that seniors or the disabled often face. Each one of these topics is supported by extensive educational material brought to you by Empress Home Care. The Resource Center supplements the Caring Times Blog by bringing relevant information on certain subjects together in one comprehensive location. Its sole purpose is to support and enhance our mission to celebrate, educate, and advocate aging issues and the choice to remain independent at home.
Aging Issues
Aging and Driving
Driving is an important skill and functional activity for all adults. However, as older adults’ senses may deteriorate over time, staying safe behind the wheel is just as important as maintaining their independence. Check out Empress Home Care’s list of resources geared toward older adults and driver safety behind the wheel. Read real stories, gain actionable insights, and learn best practices for evaluating senior driving skills and staying safe on the road.
Elder Abuse
From emotional abuse to physical abuse, many adults over the age of 65 can fall victim to those who may want to take advantage of them. Learn more about the warning signs of elder abuse and what you can do to prevent it from happening to someone you love.
Hospice and Palliative care
There are a number of misconceptions about hospice care and who can benefit from these services. People with serious or chronic conditions can also benefit from in-home hospice care. Educate yourself on the ways that hospice and palliative care may be able to provide you and your family with an added layer of support throughout an illness.
Immunization
Access Empress Home Care’s resources on immunization and vaccination for senior citizens, as well as tips for preventing and treating colds and flu.
Sandwich Generation
The Sandwich Generation — adults in the 40-59 year age bracket — have the difficult task of caring not only for their own children, but their aging parents as well. Empress Home Care has compiled a list of helpful resources to help members of the Sandwich Generation expertly juggle a career, family, and dual caregiving for two distinctly different generations.
Occupational Therapy
Senior Sleep
No one feels their best when they’re operating on a sleep deficit. However, many older adults don’t receive a full 8 hours of rest each night. Read more about common causes behind sleep disorders in older adults, as well as how to identify these causes and what you can do to treat them.
Bone and Joint Pain
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis(ALS)
Each year, nearly 5,000 U.S. citizens are diagnosed with ALS, a life-changing illness that affects motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. As these neurons die off, the afflicted individual has greater difficulty with movement. The eventual outcome of the disease is paralysis. While an ALS (often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s disease) diagnosis can certainly be frightening, many people have risen above these difficult circumstances to lead full lives. Learn more about ALS.
Multiple Sclerosis
Over a quarter-million Americans live with MS. While there is no cure for this dread disease, there are ways its effects can be managed and minimized. Learn more about the signs, symptoms, and ways you can help a loved one with MS with these helpful resources from Empress Home Care.
Parkinson's Disease
Roughly 600,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease each year, with many of the cases occurring in adults over the age of 60. Despite the fact that there is no cure for Parkinson’s Disease yet, there are a number of ways to treat, manage, and live life to the fullest following a diagnosis of PD. Learn more about the symptoms, signs, and methods of treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) encompasses a variety of genetic conditions that reduce and weaken the muscles. Learn more about its symptoms and treatment here.
Brain Damage
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis(ALS)
Each year, nearly 5,000 U.S. citizens are diagnosed with ALS, a life-changing illness that affects motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. As these neurons die off, the afflicted individual has greater difficulty with movement. The eventual outcome of the disease is paralysis. While an ALS (often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s disease) diagnosis can certainly be frightening, many people have risen above these difficult circumstances to lead full lives. Learn more about ALS.
Multiple Sclerosis
Over a quarter-million Americans live with MS. While there is no cure for this dread disease, there are ways its effects can be managed and minimized. Learn more about the signs, symptoms, and ways you can help a loved one with MS with these helpful resources from Empress Home Care.
Parkinson's Disease
Roughly 600,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease each year, with many of the cases occurring in adults over the age of 60. Despite the fact that there is no cure for Parkinson’s Disease yet, there are a number of ways to treat, manage, and live life to the fullest following a diagnosis of PD. Learn more about the symptoms, signs, and methods of treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) encompasses a variety of genetic conditions that reduce and weaken the muscles. Learn more about its symptoms and treatment here.
Cancer
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis(ALS)
Each year, nearly 5,000 U.S. citizens are diagnosed with ALS, a life-changing illness that affects motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. As these neurons die off, the afflicted individual has greater difficulty with movement. The eventual outcome of the disease is paralysis. While an ALS (often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s disease) diagnosis can certainly be frightening, many people have risen above these difficult circumstances to lead full lives. Learn more about ALS.
Multiple Sclerosis
Over a quarter-million Americans live with MS. While there is no cure for this dread disease, there are ways its effects can be managed and minimized. Learn more about the signs, symptoms, and ways you can help a loved one with MS with these helpful resources from Empress Home Care.
Parkinson's Disease
Roughly 600,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease each year, with many of the cases occurring in adults over the age of 60. Despite the fact that there is no cure for Parkinson’s Disease yet, there are a number of ways to treat, manage, and live life to the fullest following a diagnosis of PD. Learn more about the symptoms, signs, and methods of treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) encompasses a variety of genetic conditions that reduce and weaken the muscles. Learn more about its symptoms and treatment here.
Eye Problem
Cataracts
Cataracts, while treatable, stand as the chief cause behind a loss of vision in older adults, particularly those over the age of 75. Learn more about this pesky, cloudy film over the eye along with warning signs, symptoms, and surgical methods of treating cataracts in senior citizens.
Claucoma
Low Vision and Eye Problem
Loss of eyesight over time is a normal part of the aging process. However, there is a big difference between “normal” loss of vision and a far more serious condition. Read more about eye problems such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and others, as information on how to identify and treat these problems immediately.
Heart Health
Cholesterol
Learn more about how to manage your cholesterol, symptoms, and support available to older adults. This section includes educational info on various types of cholesterol, as well as helpful tips to naturally lower bad types of cholesterol.
Heart Health
As the leading cause of death in the U.S., heart disease is one crucial area that older adults and their caregivers should know more about. Empress offers information on the treatment and prevention of a variety of heart ailments including Atrial Fibrillation, strokes, and more.
Memory Concerns
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis(ALS)
Each year, nearly 5,000 U.S. citizens are diagnosed with ALS, a life-changing illness that affects motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. As these neurons die off, the afflicted individual has greater difficulty with movement. The eventual outcome of the disease is paralysis. While an ALS (often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s disease) diagnosis can certainly be frightening, many people have risen above these difficult circumstances to lead full lives. Learn more about ALS.
Multiple Sclerosis
Over a quarter-million Americans live with MS. While there is no cure for this dread disease, there are ways its effects can be managed and minimized. Learn more about the signs, symptoms, and ways you can help a loved one with MS with these helpful resources from Empress Home Care.
Parkinson's Disease
Roughly 600,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease each year, with many of the cases occurring in adults over the age of 60. Despite the fact that there is no cure for Parkinson’s Disease yet, there are a number of ways to treat, manage, and live life to the fullest following a diagnosis of PD. Learn more about the symptoms, signs, and methods of treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) encompasses a variety of genetic conditions that reduce and weaken the muscles. Learn more about its symptoms and treatment here.
Mental Disorders
Aging and Driving
Driving is an important skill and functional activity for all adults. However, as older adults’ senses may deteriorate over time, staying safe behind the wheel is just as important as maintaining their independence. Check out Empress Home Care’s list of resources geared toward older adults and driver safety behind the wheel. Read real stories, gain actionable insights, and learn best practices for evaluating senior driving skills and staying safe on the road.
Elder Abuse
From emotional abuse to physical abuse, many adults over the age of 65 can fall victim to those who may want to take advantage of them. Learn more about the warning signs of elder abuse and what you can do to prevent it from happening to someone you love.
Hospice and Palliative care
There are a number of misconceptions about hospice care and who can benefit from these services. People with serious or chronic conditions can also benefit from in-home hospice care. Educate yourself on the ways that hospice and palliative care may be able to provide you and your family with an added layer of support throughout an illness.
Immunization
Access Empress Home Care’s resources on immunization and vaccination for senior citizens, as well as tips for preventing and treating colds and flu.
Sandwich Generation
The Sandwich Generation — adults in the 40-59 year age bracket — have the difficult task of caring not only for their own children, but their aging parents as well. Empress Home Care has compiled a list of helpful resources to help members of the Sandwich Generation expertly juggle a career, family, and dual caregiving for two distinctly different generations.
Occupational Therapy
Senior Sleep
No one feels their best when they’re operating on a sleep deficit. However, many older adults don’t receive a full 8 hours of rest each night. Read more about common causes behind sleep disorders in older adults, as well as how to identify these causes and what you can do to treat them.
Neuromuscular Diseases
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis(ALS)
Each year, nearly 5,000 U.S. citizens are diagnosed with ALS, a life-changing illness that affects motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. As these neurons die off, the afflicted individual has greater difficulty with movement. The eventual outcome of the disease is paralysis. While an ALS (often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s disease) diagnosis can certainly be frightening, many people have risen above these difficult circumstances to lead full lives. Learn more about ALS.
Multiple Sclerosis
Over a quarter-million Americans live with MS. While there is no cure for this dread disease, there are ways its effects can be managed and minimized. Learn more about the signs, symptoms, and ways you can help a loved one with MS with these helpful resources from Empress Home Care.
Parkinson's Disease
Roughly 600,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease each year, with many of the cases occurring in adults over the age of 60. Despite the fact that there is no cure for Parkinson’s Disease yet, there are a number of ways to treat, manage, and live life to the fullest following a diagnosis of PD. Learn more about the symptoms, signs, and methods of treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) encompasses a variety of genetic conditions that reduce and weaken the muscles. Learn more about its symptoms and treatment here.
Senior Health
Cholesterol
Learn more about how to manage your cholesterol, symptoms, and support available to older adults. This section includes educational info on various types of cholesterol, as well as helpful tips to naturally lower bad types of cholesterol.
Heart Health
As the leading cause of death in the U.S., heart disease is one crucial area that older adults and their caregivers should know more about. Empress offers information on the treatment and prevention of a variety of heart ailments including Atrial Fibrillation, strokes, and more.
Senior Safety
Bath Safey
The bathroom may well be the most dangerous room in your home. Hard surfaces and slippery conditions can make using the bathroom problematic for many older adults, especially those with a compromised sense of balance. Thousands of falls occur in the bathroom each year, yet they can be prevented. Read helpful tips for preventing accidents in the bathroom and keeping senior loved ones safe.
Fall Prevention
There are numerous reasons why older adults fall. From environmental factors such as rugs that aren’t adhered to flooring, toys and other objects littering their path, and many others, there are several household hazards that can cause a senior loved one to fall. To help prevent falls from happening, we’ve put together a list of articles and informational assets to give you the info you need to keep the path clear from falls for the senior in your life.
Home Safety
Older adults with Alzheimer’s Disease or who may not be as steady on their feet as they used to be can be more susceptible to falls that can drastically impact their quality of life. Learn how to make your home a safer place for older adults.
Skin Safety
As skin ages, it becomes more sensitive. Learn how seniors can protect themselves from some of the more harmful effects of the sun’s rays. From melanoma to skin made more sensitive as a result of some medications, check out a list of helpful resources designed to help seniors stay safe in the sun.
Various Resources
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis(ALS)
Each year, nearly 5,000 U.S. citizens are diagnosed with ALS, a life-changing illness that affects motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. As these neurons die off, the afflicted individual has greater difficulty with movement. The eventual outcome of the disease is paralysis. While an ALS (often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s disease) diagnosis can certainly be frightening, many people have risen above these difficult circumstances to lead full lives. Learn more about ALS.
Multiple Sclerosis
Over a quarter-million Americans live with MS. While there is no cure for this dread disease, there are ways its effects can be managed and minimized. Learn more about the signs, symptoms, and ways you can help a loved one with MS with these helpful resources from Empress Home Care.
Parkinson's Disease
Roughly 600,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease each year, with many of the cases occurring in adults over the age of 60. Despite the fact that there is no cure for Parkinson’s Disease yet, there are a number of ways to treat, manage, and live life to the fullest following a diagnosis of PD. Learn more about the symptoms, signs, and methods of treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) encompasses a variety of genetic conditions that reduce and weaken the muscles. Learn more about its symptoms and treatment here.