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Should Your Elderly Loved One Move In with You?

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 elderly parent move in with...

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Immunizations That Might Be Recommended for Your Elderly Loved One

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, the flu would just make them sick for a while. However,...

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Produce, Fiber, and Protein - Three Keys to Healthy Eating

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 Blocks of a Healthy Diet Fiber is essential....

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How Can You Make Reduced Driving Easier on Your Senior?

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. Reduced driving on her part might be the answer....

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Mildew in Your Mom's House Isn't Something to Ignore

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 coughing and sneezing. People who are exposed to mildew...

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Complications of Diabetes All Caregivers Should Know About

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 aware of. Hypoglycemia This term means low blood...

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What You Need to Know About Colorectal Cancers

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 who are caregivers to older adults. General Information About Colorectal...

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Helping Seniors Manage Dry Eyes

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 necessary for keeping vision clear. They also help to...

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4 Ways to Be a More Effective Long-Distance Caregiver

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 not sure what...

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