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Symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure

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 provider have started to notice some symptoms your parent is...

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Five Symptoms Your Senior Is Likely to Have After a Heart Attack

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 after even a mild heart attack. Swelling in...

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How Home Care Can Help Seniors Maintain Their Mental Health

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 their mental health. However, it is...

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Four of the Most Common Arthritis Symptoms and How to Cope

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 Moving Your senior may be very familiar with the stiffness and soreness that...

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Three Tips for Helping Your Senior Get Started with a Gratitude Journal

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 outgoing. These and more benefits can have a huge impact on...

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Tips for Getting Your Elderly Loved One to Accept Your Help

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 this being said, one...

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Four Ideas to Help Your Senior Have a Healthier Bladder

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 those for your senior. Don’t Rush Bathroom Trips...

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How Does Stress Impact Your Dad's Health?

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 Stress Studies have shown that excessive stress can impact the heart. One...

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Six Tips to Help Your Dad Lose Weight

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? Exercise With Him Your...

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