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Visiting Angels Ft Worth, TX

Winter can be a challenging season for seniors, often bringing feelings of loneliness and isolation. At Visiting Angels Fort Worth, we’re dedicated to helping seniors stay connected and engaged during these months. From scheduling regular social time and joining local groups to exploring new hobbies or volunteering, there are many ways to combat the winter blues. Our compassionate caregivers are here to provide companionship and support, helping seniors enjoy a vibrant and fulfilling winter season. Call us at 817-877-1616 to learn how we can help!

Caregiving is both rewarding and challenging, and it can come with a lot of stress. The responsibilities and job duties that can feel so fulfilling can weigh on a caregiver. Whether caring for someone with a chronic illness, a disability, or an age-related condition, the impacts physically, mentally, and emotionally can run deep.

Summer is a time of warmth, sunshine, and outdoor fun. It offers seniors a wonderful opportunity to engage in activities that enhance their physical, mental, and social well-being. However, enjoying the summer months can sometimes be challenging for seniors without the proper support. This is where Visiting Angels Fort Worth steps in, providing dedicated care and assistance to ensure seniors make the most of the season.

It can limit what seniors do each day. The throbbing or aching, can make them just want to sit and home and go nowhere. Osteoarthritis, especially in the knees, is the most common cause of disability in older adults. A study from the National Institutes of Health showed that 25 percent of those just age 55 and over have persistent episodes of knee pain. Whether it is because of an injury or arthritis, swelling, wear and tear and or the pain of bone on bone, it can be unbearable. While sometimes nothing short of knee surgery can help, here are some suggestions for seniors and temporary solutions as they deal with knee pain.

Everyone needs a break once in a while. Even devoted, loving family members who want to care for their aging senior loved ones. In fact, caregivers are among the groups that could most benefit from a break, even if it is just a short afternoon away. Short breaks are called respites and are necessary for good physical and mental health, according to the CDC. The Mayo Clinic says that caregivers report higher levels of stress than others. This can lead to burnout and even manifest in physical and emotional problems. This is where Respite Care can help. Home care agencies, such as Visiting Angels Fort Worth, offer respite care to give family members and loved ones a break from caregiving.