PrimRose Home Care & Hospice Blog
Home Care and Hospice is YOUR Choice
The decision to receive home or hospice care is a difficult one. Unfortunately, most make such a decision in a desperate time. We don’t usually think about a home or hospice care option until after a cumbersome surgery, an eye-opening visit with our parents, or...
Sleep Tips for Older Adults
Sleep and aging As we age, we often experience normal changes in our sleeping patterns, such as becoming sleepy earlier, waking up earlier, or experiencing less deep sleep. However, disturbed sleep, waking up tired every day, and other symptoms of insomnia are not a...
Healthy Eating for Older Adults
Eating a variety of foods from all food groups can help supply the nutrients a person needs as they age. A healthy eating plan emphasizes fruit, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat or fat-free dairy; includes lean meat, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts; and is low...
Ways To Help a Loved One Recover From Surgery At Home
Recovering at home after surgery can be more comfortable than spending time in the hospital or rehabilitation facility. Before you or a loved one head into the hospital, here are some ways to prepare for your post-surgery needs. • Make A Plan: Work with your doctor to...
The Importance Of Staying Hydrated for Seniors
Water is something that we all need, yet many seniors don’t get enough of it. Studies have shown that roughly 20% to 50% of seniors are dehydrated. On its website, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that “plain water intake” is lower among...
3 Keys for Preserving & Protecting Senior’s Independence
Each and every senior is unique with an individuality all their own. And yet millions of seniors today are united in pursuit of one, common goal: To live well and remain living independently for many years to come. For some, that means staying in their longtime home...
Tips to Make The Home Safe for Aging Adults
As adults age, we understand that they want to stay in the comfort of their own home. If your loved one is living independently, there are a few steps that you can take to prevent accidents. • Home, Safe, Home: Do an audit of your loved one’s home looking for...
Must Have Conversations with Elderly Parents
According to a study by Merrill Lynch, 75% of adults haven’t had an in-depth conversation with their parents about long-term care, retirement or funeral wishes. While these are tough conversations to have, it’s important to know your parents wishes before they may...
Manage Post-Pandemic Anxiety, Isolation, and Depression with these 7 Tips
This past year has intensified anxiety, stress, and isolation for seniors and family caregivers alike. Here we answer the 7 top questions about managing anxiety, stress, isolation, and depression as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. 1. How can seniors and family...
3 Top Benefits of a Daily Routine for Seniors
A regular daily routine reduces stress for seniors Young or old, people are most afraid of the unknown. As someone loses control over their physical abilities, independence, or cognitive abilities, their world becomes filled with more and more unknowns. And if their...
What You Should Know About Alzheimer’s Disease
Most people today know someone who has been affected by Alzheimer’s disease. It is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for about 60 to 80 percent of all dementia cases. People who have dementia lose memory and cognitive (thinking) abilities, and can also...
What You Should Know About Caregiver Burnout
When considering the best plan of care for yourself or for your elderly loved one, there are many different options to weigh. It’s important to select a service that meets your needs and to understand what you can expect. Doing so can help ease many worries and...
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Primrose Home Care and Hospice is a leading provider of home health and hospice services in Northern Utah. Based in Logan, we serve patients in Cache, Box Elder, and Rich Counties. Locally owned and operated since 2006, our group is a recognized leader in providing the highest quality professionals to deliver family-centered care that helps people remain in the comfort of their own homes.
