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Exercise for Home Bound Seniors
Movement is important as you age and if you choose to age in place, Queen City Elder Care’s in-home caregivers can help facilitate easy ways to incorporate healthy exercise in your aging loved one’s day. It’s important to note, before starting any new exercise program, it’s imperative to get your doctor’s OK. Here are a…
Read MoreQueen City Elder Care Honored Among Top Home Care Agencies in the Nation — Named “Caring Super Star of 2023” for Service Excellence for the 7th Consecutive Year
Caring Stars is a national program recognizing service excellence in senior living and in-home care, based on consumer ratings and reviews in the Caring.com senior care directory. The annual Caring Stars award helps seniors and their families find the best senior living communities, nursing homes, and senior care agencies in the United States. The program…
Read MoreHoarding Behavior in the Elderly
Queen City Care staff members often see cases of hoarding behavior with their Elder Care patients. This is a common problem among the elderly as they have accumulated a lifetime of stuff and in some cases have grown attached to these items. It can become a dangerous situation and difficult for loved ones to deal…
Read More4 Broken Hip Healing Tips
At Queen City Care, we see various cases of broken or fractured hips. According to AARP.org, hip fractures actually kill tens of thousands each year. There are tips to help you survive and heal from this type of ailment and we’d like to share a few with you. Seniors are at a greater risk for…
Read MoreAging: Differences Between Men and Women
We may have been created equal, but when it comes to aging, there are significant differences between men and women. Queen City Care will break down the dynamics of aging between both sexes. First off, women outlive men by an average of five years! There have been a number of theories and studies to explain…
Read MoreHow to Find Quality Elder Care In Cincinnati, OH
Finding quality elder care in Cincinnati, OH. for a loved one can be an overwhelming process and you may not know where to start. Queen City Care in Cincinnati, OH has a few suggestions on how to find the perfect elder care match for you or your loved one: Word of Mouth – Start by…
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons Why Senior Citizens Should Smile
June is National Smile month and Queen City Care would like to spread some smiles! Being a senior citizen comes with its fair share of benefits (and we’re not just talking about Medicare). A wealth of knowledge comes with a certain age and we would like to celebrate that! So for National Smile Month, we’ve…
Read MoreQueen City Care: Giving Back
Whether it’s in our local community of Cincinnati or with an international organization like A Child’s Hope In’l., we here at Queen City Care believe in giving back. This past Saturday, June 1st was World Hunger Day. Did you know that an eighth of the world’s population lives in extreme poverty? That equates to over…
Read MoreTop Foods for Pain Management
Did you know that there are certain foods that have natural pain relieving qualities? No food will completely relieve pain, but Queen City Elder Care suggests adding these foods into your diet as a part of your chronic-pain management strategy. Foods rich in essential fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6) such as salmon, nuts and corn…
Read More11 Ways to Help Afford the Cost of Senior Care
The cost of assisted living care is on the rise. According to A Place for Mom, the average monthly assisted living rent increased $100 in just 2012 alone. Some are saying that the cost associated for senior care could be the next financial crisis. Since the burden usually falls on the elder’s children, they can…
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