Locally owned in-home care agency serving seniors in Northern KY and the Cincinnati Area
Locally owned in-home care agency serving seniors in Northern Kentucky and the Cincinnati Area
Locally owned in-home care agency serving seniors in Northern KY and the Cincinnati Area
Our society is chronically dehydrated Fact: 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. Dehydration is a much more serious issue than people realize. At Connecting Hearts we want to raise your awareness of this issue so that you can make a more educated choice on how you can properly care for your health and hydration in […]
“880 Alexadria Pike” Grand Re-Opening Connecting Hearts is one of nine businesses hosting the Grand Re-Opening of the 880 Alexandria Pike building. We are thrilled to be in this beautiful space with room for our new, hands-on training facility. Please join us! Event Details 880 Alexandria Pike, Fort Thomas, KY (we are in Suite 207)
Being outdoors and getting exercise is good for your health Hello everyone! This is Sue Henderson, owner of Connecting Hearts Home Care. One of my favorite activities is hiking. I was recently able to travel to Arizona and go hiking with my husband. In the photo above I am with a new friend and fellow
Connecting Hearts has 16 years of experience serving our seniors in the Northern Kentucky / Cincinnati community. During this time of our health crisis we are here to ensure our seniors safety and well being. Our specially trained caregivers provide safety – care – comfort. We follow the health guidelines set out for us and
Why are the elderly at a higher risk of getting in an accident while driving? When is it a good time to stop driving? No one wants to lose their freedom, and driving is a form of independence and freedom that allows you to come and go at your leisure. However, as a senior there are
Dementia is not a specific disease. It is a term used to describe a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills that is severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to perform every day tasks. There is often no known cause. Nothing can ‘diagnose’ dementia and there is
What does dehydration have to do with seniors being at a higher risk of falling? Well, it is quite simple actually. One of the main symptoms of dehydration is muddled thinking, dizziness, cramping, and headaches. Dehydration affects one’s coordination and for seniors, their coordination is already challenged by age. When dehydration is added to the
Could there be a link between dehydration and dementia? Depression? And other illnesses? The brain is 75% water! Symptoms of dehydration When a senior is mildly dehydrated they will experience symptoms such as: Tiredness, sleepiness, laziness, fatigue, lack of energy Confusion Forgetfulness Difficulty concentrating Difficulty making decisions Dizziness and/or light-headedness Irritability and/or agitation Headaches
Symptoms of Dehydration in Elderly People Look Like Dementia Read More »