Talem Home Care Blog

As we age, it’s important to keep ourselves healthy both mentally and physically. While it may be difficult to get up and move as we get older, it’s important to stay active. By maintaining our health as we age, we can prevent diseases and chronic conditions, stay independent, and enjoy our golden years.

When it comes to senior safety, there are a lot of precautions that you can take. You’ve heard the old saying “prevention is better than cure.” It’s true for accidents too.

There are many ways to ensure that your health is as good as it should be and boost your quality of life. In our industry- Home Health Care Services- maintaining our health is pretty important. That is why we have compiled a list of some of the easiest adjustments you can make to your life to be healthier and start to enjoy it more.

STROKE AWARENESS MONTH It can happen in an instant! It is Stroke Awareness Month, a time to create awareness and educate ourselves about the nature and effects of this potentially deadly condition.

It is Stroke Awareness Month, a time to create awareness and educate ourselves about the nature and effects of this potentially deadly condition. A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when blood is blocked to a part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts.

Are you or is someone close to you suffering with Parkinson's Disease? There is help! Find out how to get the help you need and how to impact the future of PD.

A holiday tip: NEVER catch snowflakes with your tongue until all of the birds have gone south for the winter! May you and your family have a safe and happy holiday that is full of making happy memories. The holidays is a time of giving, and we'd like to give you a huge thanks to all of you. We hope your holiday season fills your home with joy, your heart with love, and your life with laughter.

Gina Estupinan, a senior care expert at Talem Home Care and Placement Services - West Orlando shares some ideas on how to help our elder loved ones stay cheerful during the holiday season. In this article, we will uncover some data on senior loneliness, suggest gift ideas and activities for seniors in the Windermere, Florida area.

"Approximately 6 million Americans have heart failure (HF), and it is estimated that more than 8 million Americans may be living with this condition by 2030". Mozaffarian D, et al. American Heart Association Statistics Committee and Stroke Statistics Subcommittee. Circulation. 2015 Jan 27; 131(4):e29-322

The Orlando Florida area seniors now have a new resource to assist them in the aging process. Gina Estupinan, CSA, with Talem Home Care & Placement Services recently completed a comprehensive course through the Society of Certified Senior Advisors® (SCSA) and has earned the certification of Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®. The CSA designation in conjunction with 15 years of experience as a paramedic and doctor in health care means that seniors and their families now have a resource they can rely on to meet their long-term care needs.