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November 15, 2024
Caring for seniors experiencing cognitive changes is not an easy task. Family caregivers face a lot of different challenges whether their aging family members are battling Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Getting the right help from professionals who understand...
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January 04, 2024
Routines do so much for aging adults. They offer a sense of familiarity and predictability, even if other areas of life are feeling out of control. Routines provide the consistency that seniors might find difficult to achieve otherwise. Home care services make it easier for ...
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January 11, 2023
If your aging loved one is a senior, then taking the time to honor him or her during Veteran’s Day is a great way to show them how much you appreciate the service they gave. Whether your loved one served overseas or stateside, in whatever capacity, his or her service was v...
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January 10, 2023
Eventually, seniors are going to need a little more help. This happens for a variety of different reasons and none of them are a bad reflection on anyone. Family caregivers can only do so much on their own, and they often wait too long to explore the idea of senior home care...
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January 09, 2023
When your senior parent comes home after being in the hospital because of a stroke, they are likely going to need post-hospital care for a bit. Depending on the severity and its impact on function, they may need physical therapy and speech therapy as well. But the process of...
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January 07, 2023
What is the Best Way to Talk to Your Senior About Home Care?Initiating a conversation about home care with seniors can be a sensitive and challenging task for family caregivers, especially when they’re already feeling worried about someone they love. However, using effecti...
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January 06, 2023
As seniors age, their care needs may increase, sometimes by significant amounts, which then requires more comprehensive support. 24-hour home care offers a viable solution for families by offering around-the-clock care for seniors in the comfort of their own homes. Understan...
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January 06, 2023
The kitchen is the heart of the home, where delicious meals are prepared and shared. For seniors, maintaining kitchen safety is crucial to cooking with confidence and ease. By following a few key tips and making some practical adjustments, seniors can reduce the risk of acci...
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January 04, 2023
Home care assistance offers help and support to aging adults who need additional care. That care might involve light household tasks, personal care tasks, meal preparation, and so much more. Home care providers can also help with transportation, companionship, and educating ...
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January 03, 2023
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 th...
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January 02, 2023
Having one cookie cutter plan for everyone who needs help just doesn’t work in any situation, but it’s especially unhelpful for aging adults. When it comes to ensuring that seniors have the support that they need, a personalized plan is definitely the way to go. Home car...
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January 12, 2022
It’s extremely common for seniors to determine fairly early on that they want to remain in their homes for as long as possible. This is also called aging in place, and it’s a lot easier when your senior has the right help, especially from home care services and from you ...
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January 12, 2022
If your senior loved one has recently had a surgery and is now at home, you may be wondering how you can support their recovery. Post-hospital care for seniors who are recovering at home is something that is strongly recommended after they come home from having surgery. Ther...
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January 11, 2022
How often do you find that you feel you have to keep doing it all as your senior’s family caregiver? Probably a lot more often than you’re comfortable admitting. The reality is that is not a situation that you can keep up with forever, so it might be time to consider hom...
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January 11, 2022
Leaving the hospital is a great feeling for your senior, but to hear that she has to go back soon after she gets home can be the worst news ever. That’s called hospital readmission, and it’s something that can be avoided, especially with the help of post-hospital care. T...
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January 09, 2022
Is home care truly right for your elderly family member’s current and future goals? There are plenty of ways to help you to determine if that’s the case. The key is to look at what your elderly family member would benefit most from. Talking with her about what she wants ...
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January 07, 2022
It’s sometimes really scary to be in the hospital, for any reason. But it can be equally frightening to your senior to come home, particularly if she lives alone. Home care assistance is a great way for your senior to have the help that she needs and to also recover in her...
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January 07, 2022
July is Women with Alopecia Month, which could make this an ideal time to talk with your elderly family member about how alopecia may be impacting her life. Estimates put over 50 percent of women at risk of developing alopecia, or excessive hair loss, as they age. If that’...
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January 05, 2022
You are thinking about all the ways you can help your elderly loved one and you have ended up right here. The truth is that many family members are concerned about their elderly loved ones. They think they are lonely, stressed, frustrated, and possibly going to be unhealthy,...
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January 04, 2022
Is your elderly family member planning to remain in her own home for as long as possible? That’s called aging in place and eventually she may find that it’s a lot easier to do if she has the right help in place at the right time. Some of the biggest tasks she may need to...
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January 04, 2022
Around 28% of older adults live alone. Around half of the American women over the age of 74 live alone. It's not surprising that your mom is on her own as she nears her 80th birthday. What's important now is to make sure she's not lonely.Studies have linked loneliness and is...
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January 03, 2022
In-home care is exactly how it sounds. It's a service where your senior parent receives care in their home. They age in place, in the home they love, and don't have to consider selling, packing up, and moving to an unfamiliar area.In-home care providers offer an array of ser...
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January 12, 2021
Do you consider emotional and mental health to be the same things? They're not. There are differences between the two. For any family caregiver, taking care of your mental and emotional health is crucial. To do that, you need to better understand what they entail.Differences...
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January 12, 2021
You support your parents and their goal of aging at home. They don't want to move to a senior community or location closer to you. How do you make sure they're okay at home? What are the signs that they need help with their daily routines?Frequent Tickets or Unexplained Ding...
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January 09, 2021
As a child, your parents seemed invincible. They were full of energy. Now that they're older, you hate admitting that you're starting to see their age. Your mom used to race around, but now she walks slowly and carefully. Arthritis affects her ankles and knees, so her mobili...
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January 07, 2021
Home care from a dedicated caregiver is a fantastic way to make sure that your senior loved one is getting regular exercise. Exercise is critically important for seniors, and it’s something that most seniors don’t get enough of. The CDC recommends that older adults get a...
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January 06, 2021
When your elderly family member isn’t sleeping well, so much else in her life can be a struggle. Lack of proper sleep can also cause her to have more difficulty with health issues, which is definitely something that you want to avoid for her.Keep a Sleep ScheduleHaving a s...
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January 05, 2021
When becoming a family caregiver for your elderly loved one, something that you will need to think about is their dental health. There are many dental health issues that the elderly face. Some elderly people even have oral cancer. However, there are some things that you can ...
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January 04, 2021
Depression and isolation are huge issues for aging adults. It’s way too easy for your senior to give up on being around other people, and that can be a dangerous perspective for her to have.Talk to Her Doctor about General Health IssuesThere are a lot of different reasons ...
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January 04, 2021
Dementia changes how your elderly family member’s brain works, which means that there are some differences in how she expresses herself. That might mean that she starts wandering or that she starts to ask repetitive questions. In some people with dementia, that means that ...
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January 03, 2021
One of the things that often happens with people who have dementia is repeated questioning. This is caused by the deterioration that is happening in the brain. If your elderly loved one is experiencing this, it can be tough on them. However, if the disease is more advanced, ...
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January 03, 2021
Whether your elderly family member realizes that she’s losing her hearing or not it can have a significant impact on her ability to interact with people around her.Let People Know She Has Trouble HearingThere may be people who encounter your senior who don’t realize that...
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January 03, 2021
Medicare is one of the best programs that the United States has come up with. It ensures that most people over sixty-five can obtain essential health services without going bankrupt.Unfortunately, Medicare is also susceptible to con artists who use stolen or misused informat...
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January 03, 2021
Is your elderly loved one trying to find joy and purpose in their life? Many senior citizens start becoming bored with their life. If this is the case for your elderly loved one, you may want to try getting your elderly loved one back into hobbies. Even if your elderly loved...
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January 02, 2021
Just like our bodies need to constantly be moving and exercising to stay in shape, the same is true about the brain, which is simply another muscle in the body. As our brains and body get older, they can also begin to fall into disrepair if we don’t get them exercised, so ...
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January 02, 2021
Your elderly parent is now relying on you to help take care of them. They no longer drive and they need help in other areas of their life, as well. It might be a different pace for you to take care of your elderly parent. With this being said, there are some things that you ...
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January 01, 2021
Are you caring for your elderly loved one now? If so, do they have a dementia diagnosis? When you first heard they had this diagnosis, it was probably tough. You may have had a range of emotions from denial to acceptance to anger to concern. These feelings are all normal. Ho...
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January 01, 2021
High blood pressure in people over 65 is a serious condition. Fortunately, it can be treated in a number of different ways. Eating smarter and getting more exercise can lower BP into normal range. But many people will also have to take blood pressure medications to get the r...
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January 12, 2020
As a family caregiver, how many people do you care for? Compound caregiving is defined as a situation where you have multiple family members you're caring for. For some, it could mean caring for a disabled adult child and two elderly parents at the same time. Others may be c...
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January 12, 2020
Congestive heart failure happens to an individual when the heart muscle is no longer pumping blood as well it should. The heart may have become weak due to conditions such clogged arteries or high blood pressure. Perhaps either yourself or your aging parent’s elderly care ...
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January 12, 2020
When someone has a heart attack, their heart isn’t able to keep blood flowing. The heart itself might be damaged, which can create bigger problems. Recovering from a heart attack can take a while, and these might be some of the situations your elderly family member faces a...
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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 11, 2020
Most people know that arthritis is painful, but do you know what the most common symptoms of arthritis are? This list can also help you to find solutions that might ease the problem for your elderly family member.Soreness and Stiffness While MovingYour senior may be very fam...
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January 11, 2020
November is National Gratitude Month, which might make this a great time for you and your senior to experiment with a gratitude journal. According to Greater Good Magazine, gratitude can improve immune responses, help with mood regulation, and can help people to feel more ou...
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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 10, 2020
When you can help your elderly family member to have as healthy a bladder as possible, that means she’s going to be better prepared against things like bladder infections and other problems. Some of those issues can lead to bigger problems, and you definitely want to avoid...
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January 10, 2020
You know stress is normal. You also know that it can cause health issues if it goes unmanaged. How does stress impact your dad's health? What can you do to help him avoid common complications from unmanaged stress?Health Issues Linked to Excessive StressStudies have shown th...
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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 09, 2020
There’s a lot that changes for both you and your senior when you need to become her caregiver. Whether that happens gradually or suddenly because of illness or injury, there’s a lot that you are having to deal with in a different way than you used to. Understanding what ...
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January 09, 2020
Are you thinking about getting your elderly loved one more help? Maybe you have been providing them with the care they need, but it is getting to be too much. If this is the case, or you just need an extra hand, you can turn to home care services for your elderly loved one. ...
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January 09, 2020
Your senior’s belongings may be more important to her than you realize. What seems like clutter without a cause can actually have a lot more riding on it than she’s let you know. Understanding what you’re up against can help you to make the right choices for her.Everyt...
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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
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
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
One of the challenges that you face as a caregiver is determining how much and what kinds of help your senior might need. This list can help.SupportDoes your senior live far away from everyone else in the family? That happens more often than it did in the past and it can be ...
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January 07, 2020
Some people misunderstand why there's a big push to stay at home. They're still going to visit family members. They're still holding family gatherings. There are even cases of churches holding services, neighbors letting kids play together, and people socializing in grocery ...
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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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