Senior Care in Dallas, TX – Finding Motivation Can Be Difficult with Increased Physical Limitations

Because seniors sleep less and tend to reduce their physical activity as they get older, they might start to pack on the pounds in their 60s, 70s and beyond. Being at a healthy weight is especially important for seniors who suffer from arthritis, diabetes and other chronic conditions. The extra pounds make these situations even worse.

However, many seniors – and adults of all ages – struggle with losing weight and keeping it off. There are so many fad diets out there that claim rapid weight loss, but the problem is that the weight quickly comes back. Permanent weight loss can be challenging, but it’s not impossible with these tips.

Weight Loss Means a Lifestyle Change

Many people try to get away with doing the bare minimum when it comes to shedding weight, but unfortunately, permanent weight loss requires much more than eating a few healthy meals here and there. It’s a commitment that a quick-fix diet can’t solve.

Don’t Shoot for Quick Results

A healthy weight loss goal is a pound or two a week. Losing weight too quickly may look good when you step on the scale, but the result is typically muscle and water loss. Your elderly loved one’s body ends up losing important nutrients and this can lead to fatigue and illness.

Find the Right Diet Plan

Not all diets are created equally. Those who exercise often need a lot of carbohydrates and protein to provide them with fuel. Most seniors can benefit from protein and fiber, along with vitamins and minerals such as calcium. Follow the food pyramid and place the focus on fruits and vegetables, adding in whole grains, meats such as fish and chicken, and low-fat dairy.

Show Support for Your Elderly Loved One

As a family caregiver, you can do your part by buying and preparing healthy meals for your elderly loved one. There are so many temptations out there, so expect your elderly loved one to have a few slip-ups once in a while. But by offering encouragement, support and an optimistic outlook, your elderly loved one will keep at it.

Set Long-Term Goals

Have your senior set goals that will allow him or her to keep off the weight for a longer period of time. Some examples include staying healthy enough to see grandchildren graduate from college, maintaining a healthy weight to keep diabetes and blood sugar in check or improved self-esteem. There are many benefits to losing weight, so have your senior loved one keep them in mind when he or she feels the urge to eat something unhealthy.

If you or an aging loved one are considering senior care in Dallas, TX and the surrounding areas, contact Approved Home Care at 972-658-4001 today.

Approved Home Care completed an in-service at Presbyterian Village North this week in Dallas about senior care in the home.  The topics discussed with Liz Cox, the Director of Social Services at Presbyterian Village North, along with three social workers included more information about our dual discharge program and private duty care services. Also presenting information was our friend, Carla Parrish of Reliant Home Health of Allen, and all enjoyed catered delicious sizzling Fajitas for lunch.  John Bolin of Approved Home Care also discussed more about reducing readmission rates and how our hands on care program specializes in Fall prevention, caring for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Stroke patients.  Our goal is to help the senior and elderly patient regain strength and heal in the home in a relaxed environment.  Our program promotes wellness and physical healing.  Many times during rehab, family members are overwhelmed with the shock of the ailing parent, and we are here to offer comfort and support.  We serve seniors and the elderly in Dallas, Plano, Richardson, Highland Park, University Park, White Rock Lake area, and Carrollton.  We provide as little as a few hours of senior care a day, up to 24 hour care and senior live-in care as well.

Presbyterian Village North offers short-stay rehab, independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and Alzheimer’s, dementia and hospice care.  The beautiful spacious 63 acre campus has a tranquil park like setting to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit.  Presbyterian Village North offers an array of living options for adults 62 years old and older.  They also have an aquatics and rehabilitation therapy center, a resident clinic and onsite physicians, a large performing arts center, a fulltime chaplain, dining options, to name a few of the services offered.

Approved Home Care has a customized program for Presbyterian Village North to come into the patient room at discharge and pack the senior up after a short rehab stay, drive them home and unpack the elderly patient at home.  Our experienced caregiver also can provide daily care with making meals, laundry, housekeeping, change the beds, get out the trash, pick up prescriptions, and take the elderly patient to Doctor appointments as the healing continues.  The senior gets stronger with our CNA and Nurse Aid care, and stress is reduced by the senior.  And family members can take a break from the stress of the situation.  Our caregivers go through an extensive background check and are required to complete monthly inservice training to provide the best in senior home care for our clients.  We meet you in person to determine the number of hours needed for senior care, and our CNA’s or Nurse Aid’s can work a few hours a day up to 24 hour, and live-in care.  We also have experienced hospice caregivers that can sit with the patient throughout the night, and help to take care of incontinence, and medication reminders as well.

We also are excellent at processing long term care insurance claims since we are a licensed, bonded agency, approved by the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS).  We would love to meet you and answer your questions.  Call as at (972) 658-4001, and we are always just a phone call away to serve your family.

Approved in Home Care is pleased to announce our new office location, conveniently located in the Dallas metroplex off of Central Expressway, nestled between Royal and Forest Lane. Our new Dallas office location is strategically located a few blocks between Presbyterian Hospital and Medical City Hospital, ready to serve seniors in their homes in Dallas, Richardson, Highland Park, University Park, Lake Highlands, White Rock Lake area, and Garland.

As the population of Dallas ages in this region, Approved Home Care, a licensed, insured, and bonded senior care agency, is trained to help seniors age in place in the comfort of their home. Our caregivers are carefully prescreened and go thru extensive monthly training on stroke awareness, fall prevention, dementia care, and safety in the home, Parkinson’s care, and emergency preparedness.

We have an excellent staff that is ready to assist you around the clock.  We also offer a medical alarm button for those patients who want additional around the clock security and peace of mind.  Our button is light weight and water proof and has a 24 hour call center ready to assist you at the push of a button.  We recommend wearing your button around your neck at all times, to push if you needed help after a fall, or if you feel sick and need assistance.  We are always only a phone call away to care for you.

The Dallas offices will be utilized for multiple purposes including: conducting local face-to-face interviews with experienced caregivers, CNA’s, Nurse Aids, and for caregiver training, and a convenient location for our Marketing staff to coordinate services while helping serve the Dallas community.

We understand seniors in Dallas prefer to continue to live in their homes as they age. We are a great solution in providing home care for the elderly including bathing, dressing, grooming, medication reminders, laundry, light housekeeping, and meal preparation, to errands. Our team will make your life simple, and our new Dallas location on Highway 75 at Forest, just made it easier for you to receive the care you deserve.

Some elderly experienced falls, leading to hospitalization, and are coming out of rehab and need additional help while recovering at home. Since we specialize in helping Parkinson’s and Dementia patients, our caregivers have the skills and experience to help assist elderly who are diagnosed with illness or stroke, and prefer to continue living in the comfort of home.

We provide as little as 4 hours of care up to 24 hour and live-in care. We customize a plan of care to fit your needs. Give us a call in Dallas and we can come over and answer your questions and schedule care with an experienced caregiver to give you added peace of mind. Our caregivers are on our payroll, and our staff will make this process simple for you.

For those of you that have a long term care policy, we are excellent at helping you set up services to start using your long term care insurance benefit.  We review your policy and help you initiate a claim to get your benefit paid by your long term care policy. Give us a call at (972) 658-4001; we would love to talk with you. We have caregivers ready to help you today.