Seniors experience physiological changes that influence the type of nutrition they should receive. Caloric needs change for seniors as they have less energy expenditure. Seniors also begin to experience changes in kidney function and changes in the nervous system. They even experience perceptual changes that influence the ability to smell, hear and taste. Perceptual changes [...]
Have you ever noticed the first thing you see when you walk into the grocery store? We often see the produce aisle first and candy snacks at checkout. We're here to help you outsmart these marketing tactics so you can leave the store with heart-healthy items. These ten healthy items are staples for any grocery [...]
Stress triggers changes in your body. The body reacts to stress by releasing adrenaline, which causes breathing and heart rate to change. Stress can cause depression, anxiousness, tension, body aches, weight gain and sleep loss. Stress over long periods of time can even trigger a heart attack! Significant problems that come with stress, such as [...]
Each February, American Heart Month aims to increase awareness of our country’s top killer: heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. To prevent heart disease and increase awareness of its effects, Onyx Home Care is proudly participating in American Heart Month. Every year, 1 in 4 [...]
Caring for a loved one with dementia can feel overwhelming. Family members deal with the loss of the person they knew and the new reality of the disease, which causes agitation and cognitive impairment. These challenges can be heartbreaking. Learning how to handle the difficult behaviors associated with dementia give you the ability to spend [...]
by Dena Bunis, AARP, January 12, 2018 The new federal tax law preserves the ability of millions of Americans with high medical expenses to deduct those costs from their returns. For the next two years, all taxpayers can write off health care spending that exceeds 7.5 percent of their income. The fate of this critical [...]
Art was great! He did everything right. When I went to regular PT today, they were impressed with the exercises he gave me to do at home. I am right where I am supposed to be.
Hi, my name is Rebecca Warfield. Both Rick and Amy were wonderful! They immediately put me at ease and it felt like they were friends coming to visit. Even though the exercises hurt a lot at first, Amy was very patient and encouraging. She took the time to make sure I understood how to do [...]
Hi, my name is Patrick. I recently had a total knee replacement. I have been receiving in-house physical therapy. I feel blessed to have had Evan M. as my therapist. Evan works for Onyx Home Care in New Smyrna Florida. Evan has an easy going nature that was comforting. He has great knowledge and is [...]
Making new year’s resolutions might seem like a fruitless activity to the elderly. However, it can be a motivating pursuit now that the holidays are over. The holidays often bring feelings of sadness and loneliness. Resolutions can be family or individual activity that helps seniors feel hopeful for the future. Tracking the progress of resolutions [...]
