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The Elderly Appetite: Causes of Change or Loss and How to Stimulate It
It’s natural that we experience changes in appetite or loss of appetite. However, these can also be signs of malnutrition or other health problems. Seniors might not need as much food as when they were younger, but they still need the right nutrition to keep them as healthy as possible. Understanding the CauseAlthough some change...
Read More Caregiver Employment Opportunities at the AARP Virtual Career Fair
AARP is hosting their next Virtual Career Fair on September 20 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET. This live online event provides those 50+ with the opportunity to recharge their job search and connect with local and national employers – all from the comfort of home. During the Virtual Career Fair, participants will have...
Read More Getting Family to Assist with Aging Parents
It can be difficult to ask for help with aging parents. Caregivers are often overwhelmed by the amount of work required of them and are not specific when asking for help. Others are seen as the “right” sibling for the job. (i.e. Mother needs help. Therefore, her daughter, rather than her son, is seen as...
Read More Why In-Home Care Is Better than Nursing Homes
Why In-Home Care Is Better than Nursing Homes As your parents grow older, it’s natural for you to worry about how they will get along from day to day. This is especially true as they become feebler and more forgetful, as they’re more vulnerable to accidents and injuries. It becomes more evident that they need...
Read More How to Choose a Home Care Aide for Your Parent
How to Choose a Home Care Aide for Your Parent The key to finding the right home care agency is knowing the level of care needed by your parent. There are essentially two categories of in-home care: custodial care and skilled care. Custodial care includes help with shopping, housekeeping, preparing meals, and even personal care...
Read More Should YOU Be Your Parent’s Caregiver?
Should YOU Be Your Parent’s Caregiver? There’s certainly no easy answer to this question. Home care for the elderly comes with a lot of challenges and very few can handle the demanding job that caregivers do each and every day. So before you make a decision, you need to ask yourself the following questions: 1....
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