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Five Possible Cures for Bad Breath

At first blush, your senior’s breath might seem as if it’s just a hygiene issue. But it truly is more than that. Sure, bad breath might be about your senior not brushing as often, but there could be other causes so it’s important to know what’s going on. Encourage More Water Intake Not drinking enough...

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Can Certain Foods Help a Senior Lower Stress Levels?

You may know about the foods that can cause a senior to be stressed more, like sugar and alcohol, but do you know about the foods that can help lower stress? It is true, some foods can help calm a senior down when they feel stressed or anxious. Instead of turning to the heavily processed...

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What Does Good Hygiene Mean for Your Senior?

Have you and your senior talked about hygiene and what you expect for her in terms of good hygiene? If not, it might be time for you to have that conversation with each other and get some ground rules in place. Bathe a Few Times a Week Bathing can easily become a battleground between you...

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Exercising With Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s is a nervous disorder that usually comes with shakes and tremors. These tremors can make it hard for seniors to do the basic household things they once used to do all on their own. 24-hour home care can help a senior struggling with Parkinson’s by providing help. They may help run the household, do...

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What Are Your Parents' Emotional Needs as They Age?

How do you know if your parents’ emotional needs are being met? Do they call you often, even at inconvenient times? You’re at work, and your mom calls and doesn’t want to hang up. That can be one sign of loneliness. What are your emotional needs as you age? Emotional needs cover several areas. How...

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What Can You Do if Your Senior Loves to Eat Meat?

Lots of people absolutely love eating red meat and that’s something that they might not want to give up. If that describes your senior, you might find it to be tough to convince her to back down on her red meat intake. Lots of small solutions can help, like embracing other proteins and getting help...

An elderly woman lies awake in bed looking worried, with one hand on her forehead. A clock and some pills are on the bedside table, suggesting insomnia or health concerns.

Can Nutrition Affect Sleeping Habits?

One of the main things that seniors should focus on as they get older is proper nutrition. Unfortunately, for many seniors, this can become difficult to work on alone. That is why elder care can be so important to have when a senior chooses to age in place. Many seniors do not want to age...

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Make Sure Your Dad Takes Care of His Skin

While he ages, your dad’s skin goes through a variety of changes. It’s thinning out, and his fat stores diminish. Collagen production dwindles. His skin looks dry and has more wrinkles. It’s not as smooth. He gets a cut or scratch, and it takes longer to heal. He has age spots forming. That’s all part...

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Six Easy Fitness Programs You and Your Parents Can Do Together

Both you and your parents need daily exercise. The problem is that your parents aren’t likely to get exercise unless they’re joining you. What are some of the easier fitness activities that you can do together? Dance Dancing around a room is exercise, but it doesn’t feel like it. With so many beginner videos available...

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