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January 06, 2021
If you’re noticing that your elderly family member isn’t eating like she used to, there might be a reason. Always talk to her doctor first to rule out health issues, and then consider some of these ideas.Increase Activity LevelsAs long as her doctor agrees, your senior m...
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January 05, 2021
When you’re ready to talk to your elderly family member about hiring a caregiver, there are good approaches and there are tactics that are likely to cause you both to suffer. Finding the right way to talk to her means that she’ll be more open to your suggestions and youâ...
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January 04, 2021
Hip joints get a lot of wear and tear over the years. The hip joint is one of the biggest joints in the body and every time your senior takes a step, extra strain gets added onto that joint. As she ages, your elderly family member may be dealing with painful arthritis in one...
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January 02, 2021
Motivation is something that almost everyone struggles with when it comes to exercise. For your senior, motivation might have been the one thing she felt like she has been consistently lacking. This might help.Encourage Her to Find Exercise She LovesIf your senior is doing e...
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January 01, 2021
If you’ve never worked with elderly care services before, the idea might take some getting used to. One of the best ways to find out whether it’s for you or not is to look at what the service does for you and your senior.Help with Aging in PlaceYour senior may have decid...
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January 12, 2020
When you think about mental health, you might think about teenagers who are depressed. You might even think about your own bout with mental health issues at some point in your life. However, it might not cross your mind that your elderly loved one may need some help with the...
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January 10, 2020
Do you really want to help your elderly loved one? Every time you try, do they seem to shut you down? This can be very frustrating. However, at the same time, it is important to remember that your elderly loved one is likely trying to preserve their dignity and pride. With t...
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January 09, 2020
During his last doctor's visit, your dad learned he is pre-diabetic. His doctor said it's important that he stop eating sugary treats and drinking soda. He also needs to lose weight. Your dad is going to struggle to do this. How can you help him lose weight and keep it off?E...
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January 08, 2020
Arthritis is one of the most prevalent chronic health conditions. Almost 23 percent of American adults have been diagnosed with arthritis. As you age, arthritis will likely affect you. It's very likely that your parents already have arthritis.There are several types of arthr...
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January 08, 2020
Something simple like a fall can be catastrophic to an older adult. A hip fracture can make it hard to move around well. A surgery requires time and therapy to bounce back from. Some older adults never regain full mobility after a fall.Improved balance and flexibility helps ...
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January 08, 2020
Are you trying to help your elderly loved one find activities that they will enjoy? It is important for your loved one to keep active and engage in activities. Whether they are trying to start up with an old hobby or find something new and exciting, you can help them out. Yo...
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January 08, 2020
As a caregiver, there are going to be times when you feel like you don’t know what’s going on or what to do next. Having a plan is crucial, both for those times and for all of the other times when you’re just dealing with the next thing on your list. Regardless of whic...
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January 08, 2020
If your elderly family member is ready to start exercising, there are some specific categories of movement that she might want to look into. It’s always a good idea for your senior to talk to her doctor about exercise before she starts a new movement practice, because some...
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January 07, 2020
While you’re a caregiver you’re going to notice some things changing for your senior. One such change might be that she moves from her normal way of walking to a more shuffling method. This is a bad sign, because it means that there’s something else happening for her t...
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January 07, 2020
As your family member gets older, there will come a time to decide if they need more assistance with daily chores, financial issues, or other matters. If you have been pondering over this decision, it might be a good time to ask yourself a question. Is it possible for you to...
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January 06, 2020
People over the age of 65 are more likely to suffer from heat stroke during warm weather than younger people are. One of the reasons seniors get heat stroke more easily is that they don’t adjust to temperature changes as well as they did when they were younger. Older adult...
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January 01, 2020
Stress eating is usually a mindless form of eating, where you’re snacking all day long on usually less healthy food choices. It might seem to help in the moment, but is it really?Look for Other Ways to Manage Your StressStress eating isn’t an effective way to manage stre...
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January 06, 2018
Apply Here:https://30716.hometrakcloud.com/HTPortal/Inquiry/2Home Helpers of Santa Clara Valley is looking for full-time caregivers (30-40 hrs/week) to help our wonderful clients! We are a family-owned company based in Silicon Valley/Bay Area, CA. We serve San Jose, Los Gato...
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January 05, 2017
Stephanie Leung is a Geriatric Care Manager in the Bay Area, where she pursued her higher education and started her professional career. Stephanie graduated with a Master’s Degree in Gerontology from San Francisco State University in 2016. Her academic career focused on th...
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January 03, 2017
The Herman Health Care Center is a unique family-owned rehabilitation and long-term care facility that has been serving the San Jose area since 1944.It started as a 17-bed skilled nursing facility and currently boasts 99 beds in three residential wings on the 2.5-acre proper...
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January 01, 2017
Rashmi Khatri, LCSW, offers therapy and counseling for depression and anxiety with over 5 years of experience. Her office is conveniently located on South Drive, on the El Camino Hospital Campus, in Mountain View, Ca. Her clientele is mainly older adults.New clients particip...
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