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What Caregivers Do

If you are thinking about becoming a caregiver, you should know that the job can be challenging but very rewarding. While every situation is different, there are some basic tasks that most caregivers perform. Here are some of the main duties you will perform as an in-home caregiver for aging seniors. Follow the Care Plan...

Is Summer Heat a Risk for Aging Seniors?

Now that the hot summer months are upon us, caregivers have to be aware that even slight changes in temperature can lead to heat stress in people 65 and over. A recent Harvard study found that even a 2 percent increase in temperature can lead to increased death rates for the elderly with certain health...

Tips for Caregivers to Deal with Stress

As an in-home caregiver, you know that your job gives you great rewards. But caring for the elderly can also come with a great deal of stress. Fortunately, there are easy ways to deal with stress and avoid burnout. You are aware that you bring companionship and joy into the lives of aging seniors, and...

Be Proactive when Caring for Aging Skin

There is no question that the skin changes as seniors age, but there are steps you can take to help your loved one reduce the adverse effects of aging. Sometimes skin problems are the result of medications, but often concerns arise after a lifetime of bad habits and other issues that may occur in older...

When Seniors Pop Too Many Pills

Almost a third of hospital admissions result from the effects of drug interactions, and every year thousands of seniors sustain hip fractures as the result of dizziness induced by overmedication. Many of these same seniors are also on the road. According to the American Association of Consultant Pharmacists, some people ages 65-69 take 15 prescription...

7 Important Tips for Dealing with Difficult Parents

When your elderly parents need help but become stubborn, it can be a difficult situation. You have to remember, they took care of you, and now it’s your turn to take care of them. That doesn’t make it any easier to take away the car keys, get rid of unsafe decorations like area rugs and...

Benefits of Tai Chi for Seniors

Seniors who have been active for their entire lives might find that they now suffer from disorders that prevent them from participating in the activities they once loved. Tennis, golf, bowling and Saturday morning basketball games may now be a thing of the past. Fortunately, low-impact physical activities like tai chi can provide physical and...

Professional In-Home Caregiving on Massachusetts’ South Shore

For many of us in the “sandwich generation,” there comes a time when our family responsibilities include finding a reputable in-home caregiver agency for our aging parents. It is important to note that not all agencies are the same. Here are some things to look for when you want to enlist the help of a professional...

Solving Common Age-Related Vision Problems

It comes as no surprise that as people age they often experience changes in their vision. A minor eye problem can turn into a major issue if left untreated. For seniors and others, poor vision can affect their quality of life by decreasing their ability to drive, increasing a risk of falling and accelerating a...