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Six Signs Seniors Aren’t Drinking Enough Water

Normal changes related to growing older, as well as health conditions, can easily leave seniors dehydrated. Pair that with a reduced sense of thirst, and it might be possible that seniors aren’t drinking nearly enough water to support their needs. Senior home care providers can offer aging adults support with hydration, but it’s important that...

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Helping Seniors Navigate the Stages of Grief

Grief is an inevitable part of life, but for seniors, the weight of loss can feel particularly heavy. Whether they’re mourning the death of a lifelong spouse or a dear friend or struggling with their own declining health and independence, older adults often face multiple losses at the same time, making it difficult to manage...

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When Is it Time for Families to Consider Senior Home Care?

Making the decision to bring in senior home care is not an easy one, especially for family caregivers who are trying to do the right thing for their aging family members. Knowing the signs of when seniors need more help can make this choice easier. Personal Hygiene Is Declining Often when seniors start having more...

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Eight Easy Tips for Keeping Seniors Hydrated During Hot Weather

As the temperature rises during hot weather, it becomes even more critical to ensure that seniors stay hydrated. Older adults are more susceptible to dehydration due to various factors, including a decreased sense of thirst and certain medical conditions. Dehydration can lead to serious health issues, so it’s essential for senior home care and family...

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How Can Families Choose the Right Services for Their Seniors?

There are a lot of options available out there when it comes to senior home care. The goal, of course, is that family caregivers find the right level of support for the aging adults that they love. That can feel overwhelming at first, so it’s important to have a plan for assessing what is truly...

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Is It Age-Related Memory Loss or Something More Serious?

Humans spend their whole lives making memories, and it can be frightening when something threatens their ability to recall those special times. Understanding whether there is a potentially significant issue or If memory loss is simply due to aging can assist in decreasing that fear. Having the support of a home care team while assessing...

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How Can You Talk about Senior Care at Home with Your Senior?

At some point it becomes obvious that your senior needs a little more help than maybe you or other family members can offer. If your elderly family member is resistant to the idea, however, that makes everything a little bit more difficult. Here are some tips for helping her to come around to what you’re...

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Mobility and Safety for Your Senior

One of the most important ways for your senior to remain safe in her home is to remain as mobile as she can. Challenges to her mobility make it more difficult for her to be as safe as possible. If your elderly family member has experienced changes to her mobility, it’s important to understand what...

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