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Meal preparation can be a good habit for anyone to practice—it helps you ensure you're eating a healthy diet while also not over or under eating. But for seniors, it can be a very important habit to practice for several reasons. Malnutrition is a major health issue for many seniors—especially when they live alone. Hospital staff often find that seniors admitted to the hospital for one reason or an

April 28, 2020

It's a fact of life that as we get older, we need to be extra aware of the functionality of our organs. After a lifetime of protecting you by constantly cleaning your blood of harmful toxins, your kidneys will likely start to lose function. This happens to everyone, but in some people, it can happen to such an extent that they develop kidney disease. Here at TruCare Home Care Agency, we are going

March 10, 2020

Bridging the gap between older and younger generations can sometimes be a challenge. Seniors can't move like they once did and kids can be a bundle of uncontrollable energy at the best of times. So, it's a good idea to have in mind some activities that are suitable for young and elderly family members to enjoy together for when this sometimes awkward generational gap shows itself. Here at TruCare

February 4, 2020

The Benefits of Home Care When a family member or loved one gets to an age where they require extra help, it can be a lot for any family to take on — especially if they are already juggling jobs and kids! While families certainly don't want to give up seeing their loved one, getting extra help from a home caregiver could relieve some of the pressure while also ensuring the senior family member ge

January 13, 2020

Elderly loneliness is a widespread problem in the US, with many people struggling to deal with the limitations aging has on socializing and maintaining friendships. Isolation and loneliness can lead to more serious mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and increased stress, which can also exacerbate physical problems such as dementia and heart disease. It's more important than ever t

November 9, 2019

At TruCare, we believe that no one should suffer as a consequence of their age. To help make this a reality, we have a team of dedicated, experienced, and passionate caregivers who go out into the community every day to better the lives of seniors living in their own homes. But, what exactly does a direct care worker do? And how can you become one? This blog post will tell you everything you need

October 1, 2019