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October 18, 2024
If your mom or dad had a heart attack and is recovering at home, they are likely going to need some extra help. If you can’t move in and be there around the clock, they will need senior home care during their recovery, and possibly after.
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September 20, 2024
Maintaining a nutritious diet helps seniors to be healthier overall. It also helps them to keep chronic conditions under better control and can help to improve their quality of life. Helping seniors to eat healthier can be complicated, though. Seniors have specific preferences, ...
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January 03, 2024
If your senior parent is living alone and has been thriving for some time, it may be difficult to notice the signs when they start to struggle. It’s easy to dismiss a dirty home as a bad day, or an empty fridge is just empty because they need to go to the store. But it’s...
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January 06, 2023
Oral health is a huge part of maintaining overall health, especially for seniors. Because of the unique challenges that seniors face regarding oral health, sometimes extra help from personal care at home can make a huge difference. June is Oral Health Month, which makes this...
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January 04, 2023
It’s so easy to take eye health for granted, especially for people who have always had good vision. But as seniors age, they encounter more and more obstacles to eye health. A poor diet, vices like smoking or drinking too much, and even skipping eye appointments are all fa...
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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
National Lasagna Day is on July 29th and there’s nothing better than fresh lasagna hot out of the oven. But instead of going for a frozen, prepackaged version, you might want to help your senior to eat a healthier and more nutritious version. It’s easy to do with some of...
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January 06, 2021
High blood pressure is always a cause for concern, but there are times when your elderly family member’s blood pressure may spike especially high very quickly. That becomes an emergency situation with her blood pressure and may require a trip to the hospital.Shortness of B...
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January 05, 2021
Have you been wondering how you can help your elderly loved one improve their cognition? This is something that is on the mind of just about every family caregiver. When it comes to caring for an elderly person, you have many options to help them improve cognitive functions....
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January 04, 2021
Do you need a fun hobby your parents, your siblings, and you can all work on together? Have you considered saving important family recipes in a cookbook you create together?Collect the RecipesAs you start to plan your family cookbook, think of the recipes that you have stori...
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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
Serious injuries can happen to anyone of any age. And, they can happen at any time. When a person ages, they may face an increased risk of serious injuries. That might be from a slip and fall accident, something seemingly innocent and harmless, that can be devastating in its...
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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
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 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 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 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 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
The start of a new year leads many to make New Year's Resolutions. Have your parents made any? Even if they don't complete all of their goals, it can help them get focused and try to make things happen by coming up with a list of goals for the year. These are some of the mos...
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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
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 11, 2020
As the caregiver of an elderly parent, one the main areas you may support your parent in is eating right. Proper nutrition is always an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle but as our parents get older, it’s often common that eating properly is harder than ever. Seniors...
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January 11, 2020
High blood pressure carries with it some big health implications. One big problem is that it’s not always easy to recognize high blood pressure in someone until a doctor diagnoses it. Here’s what you need to know about high blood pressure and your senior.Risk Factors of ...
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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
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 10, 2020
It is a normal thing for your elderly loved one to want to keep all of their stuff. They have been on this Earth for many years. They want to hold on tight to all of their memories. However, it is also important for your elderly loved one to keep clutter out of their home. T...
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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 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
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 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
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 03, 2020
Adult children will often find that their elderly parents need more and more care as they age. If you have found yourself in this situation, you might be wondering what is best for your aging parent. One of the questions that you might be asking yourself is - should my elder...
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January 03, 2020
Many people only think of babies and young children when talking about immunizations. However, if you are taking care of an elderly loved one, you should know that there are many serious illnesses that can be prevented through immunizations. For instance, for many people, th...
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January 02, 2020
The typical person's diet is not ideal. Many Americans eat foods that are too high in sugar, salt, and saturated fat. If you're trying to get your parents and yourself to make healthier meal choices, you should focus on three items: produce, fiber, and protein.The Building B...
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January 01, 2020
Driving is one of those things that you and your elderly family member might be having difficulty seeing eye to eye about. From her perspective, she’s driven for a long time now and she’s perfectly fine. But from your perspective, there may be some valid concerns. Reduce...
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January 12, 2019
When you're at your mom's house, you've noticed mildew on the bathroom ceiling. Maybe, you're seeing mildew forming on her vinyl window frames. It's not something to ignore. High humidity levels and lack of airflow can cause it.Mildew can irritate the sinuses and lead to cou...
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January 10, 2019
When it comes to elderly care, one of the diseases that all caregivers should know about is diabetes. There are many elderly adults who suffer from this disease. If it isn’t managed well, it can cause a host of complications. These complications are something you should be...
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January 06, 2019
According to the American Cancer Society, over 101,000 new cases of colon cancer and over 44,000 new cases of rectal cancer are expected to be diagnosed in 2019. Because of the prevalence of colorectal cancers, knowing about them is important to all people, especially those ...
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January 03, 2019
Dry eyes occur when a person’s eyes don’t produce enough tears or make poor quality tears. That leaves the eyes dry and feeling gritty. It’s a condition that commonly occurs in older adults. Not only is it uncomfortable, it can also cause vision problems. Tears are nec...
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January 02, 2019
Even if you don’t live close to your older family member, you can still be an important and effective part of the caregiver team. You may not be able to provide hands-on care, but there are still lots of things you can do to help with your loved one’s care. If you’re n...
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January 10, 2018
Creating a long-term care plan for an elderly relative is an important part of being a family caregiver. Working together, they can address important housing, health, legal and financial issues that will shape the life of the aging loved one for years. October is Long Term C...
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January 06, 2018
Exhaustion is one of those problems you might expect that you'll experience as a caregiver. After all, you're busy all the time and constantly taking care of someone else. But exhaustion can be a bigger issue that lets you know that you're not caring for yourself the way tha...
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January 05, 2018
Stroke is the fifth most common cause of death for men, but the third most common for women. According to the National Stroke Association, 55,000 more women than men suffer stroke during a year. Yet, a 2015 survey of 1,000 women showed that only about one of every ten women ...
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January 02, 2018
If you are a caregiver for an aging loved one, or if you have hired a senior care aide, you might have accepted that a fall will be an inevitable part of your loved one’s life. You have heard that the elderly are more prone to falling, and you have seen all the commercials...
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January 01, 2018
When driving is no longer a safe activity for your aging adult, you're both going to have to make some big decisions. Keeping your elderly family member as safe as possible behind the wheel can help with those decisions.Make Sure She Has an Easy OutIf your elderly family mem...
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January 01, 2018
Most people are familiar with guide dogs for the blind and some of what they do for their owners. You might also be aware of hearing ear dogs and dogs that provide assistance to people with mobility problems. But, did you know that dogs are now being trained as service dogs ...
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January 07, 2017
Gloria and her daughter were enjoying a Sunday picnic in one of the many neighborhood parks that they had been to countless of times. They chatted about how beautiful the sun’s rays appeared as shafts of light pored through the branches of a neighboring pine. They spotted ...
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January 06, 2017
June 23 is National Hydration Day. As a family caregiver, this is the ideal time for you to evaluate your parent’s routine and ensure that they are getting the proper amount of hydration to support their health and well-being as they age in place. One of the challenges tha...
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January 05, 2017
If you're not careful, caregiving can take over every aspect of your life. Being conscientious about your own needs as well as your loved one's needs can help you to find a balance between your own life and your caregiving responsibilities.Don’t Put Your Own Life on HoldIt...
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January 04, 2017
Sarah was worried about her aging mother. She had been complaining of shortness of breath, fatigue and a dry and persistent cough for several weeks ow. The home care aide had just informed her that she had noticed some raised red rashes on her mother’s neck and ankles. And...
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January 03, 2017
It’s important to understand the changes that are occurring with your parent who has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Understanding how their perception of the world has changed allows you to see through their eyes and provides you with the insights that, as a fa...
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January 02, 2017
Home Care in Los Altos CAFinding someone who understands your caregiving situation is not always easy, possibly leading you to feeling lonely or isolated from the outside world. However, caregiver support groups are filled with people who understand your situation and have e...
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January 02, 2017
Home Helpers of Santa Clara Valley is looking for a full-time / part-time caregiver to help our wonderful clients! We are family owned company based in Silicon valley/bay area, CA. We server San Jose, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Cupertino, Los Altos, Palo Alto and Portola Valley co...
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January 02, 2017
Senior Care in Mountain View CAMarch is Brain Injury Awareness Month. This is the ideal time for you as a family caregiver to learn about this extremely common, but potentially severe, form of injury, and how to handle them effectively should your elderly parent experience s...
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January 01, 2017
Senior Care in Campbell CAAs a family caregiver, it is your responsibility to help your elderly loved one understand the various challenges and risk factors that they face and what they can do to reduce their risks and enjoy a healthier, more fulfilling life. This means unde...
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January 01, 2017
Caregivers in Saratoga CAAs a family caregiver, safety is something that is likely always on your mind. You know that your senior faces challenges and limitations that can put their safety at risk and make them vulnerable to accidents and injuries that could compromise their...
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January 12, 2016
Elder Care in Santa Clara CADental health problems can be very serious for an elderly adult. Tooth decay, gum disease, and bacteria are not just issues with the mouth. Instead, they can create potentially severe problems throughout the body. As a family caregiver it is criti...
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January 11, 2016
Senior Care in San Jose CABeing the primary caregiver for multiple loved ones is even more intimidating than you might first think. With some careful planning, however, you can do what you need to do for everyone you need to care for.Be Gentle with YourselfWhen multiple peop...
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January 11, 2016
Elderly Care in Santa Clara CAA weak heart could be susceptible to a wide range of heart health problems, including cardiac arrest. It is very different from a heart attack because this condition involves having the coronary artery blocked and is usually the result of a seve...
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January 09, 2016
Caregivers in Mountain View CAWhether you believe it or not, you could easily be experiencing a pretty bad case of caregiver stress right now. Do any of these signs of stress look familiar at all? If so, it's time to find a solution that works for you.Mood SwingsMood swings ...
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January 09, 2016
Senior Care in Saratoga CAElderly adults are more susceptible to illnesses than younger generations. Simply sitting in a waiting room with someone who is sick could cause the elder to get the flu or pneumonia. Although these conditions do not sound serious, they can be life-...
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January 08, 2016
Home Care in Sunnyvale CAAs a family caregiver, particularly if you are a caregiver in the sandwich generation balancing the needs of your aging parent and those of your children, you are likely to spend a considerable amount of time in your vehicle. This is what gets you to...
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January 07, 2016
Senior Care in Santa Clara CAAugust is American Adventures Month. This is the perfect time for you to make the most of the last few weeks of summer and go on an epic adventure with your elderly loved one. While there are other transportation options available, for it to be a...
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