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How to Help a Senior with Dementia Brush Her Teeth

Tooth brushing can become a complicated task for your senior. There are a lot of little steps that have to be done in the right order. Your elderly family member may also have memory issues that keep her from being as consistent as she needs to be with tooth brushing. Keep Your Attitude and Tone...

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How Home Care Can Keep Seniors Active

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 at least 30 minutes of physical activity 5 days per...

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Five Ideas to Bump up the Nutrition in Lasagna

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 these tips. Add More Veggies...

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Six Tricks to Bump up Your Senior’s Appetite

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 Levels As long as her doctor agrees, your senior may find that increasing her activity levels...

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