Caregiver Health

Communication Strategies With Dementia Patients: Try These Nonverbal Techniques

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Conversations with a senior loved one trying to cope with all the challenges of Alzheimer’s and dementia, particularly in the middle and later stages, can be frustrating – both for you personally as well as for your loved one. Brain changes affect the capacity to listen, process, and respond effectively to conversations. By employing innovative techniques […]

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In Home Care Services in Downers Grove: Exploring the Benefits of Laughter

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Have you ever caught yourself getting ready to bubble over with irrepressible laughter, at the most awkward moment in time – in a packed elevator, a silent waiting room, or a religious service? Although there are, obviously, times when we will need to control the silliness, writer Jane Heller says that, “Humor can keep us balanced, even

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Family Caregivers are at Risk for Depression – Send Help

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There’s no question that it’s a wonderful honor to care for people we love. Family caregivers encounter a closeness and connection with those in their care that very often far outweighs the difficulties. But there are difficulties, such as a never-ending to-do list to make sure the senior loved one you are providing care for

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5 Alzheimer’s Triggers Easily Avoided for a Better Day

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While there are particular commonalities, Alzheimer’s disease affects each individual differently. Our highly trained dementia caregivers know, for example, that while one individual may take pleasure in being outside, someone else might be overloaded by so much sensory input and prefer a tranquil indoor environment. Someone may love a morning bath routine, while a measure of resourcefulness

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Finding Peace with the Diagnosis of a Chronic Disease

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In Isaac Asimov’s opinion, “The easiest way to solve a problem is to deny it exists.” It’s a frequent idea for many family caregivers when their loved one is diagnosed with a chronic condition, such as dementia. And while this could generate some measure of comfort in trusting that life can go on as it

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Cancer Research: What We Now Know

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Each year since 1999, we have attained an ever-increasing decrease in cancer-related deaths, a reassuring trend that’s poised to carry on as scientists discover more and more about the sources of cancer and are in a position to identify new and better treatment methods. But, cancer continues to be among the leading causes of death in

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Alzheimer’s Risk in Females: Why the Higher Prevalence?

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Scientists are finally starting to get a grip on the discrepancy between Alzheimer’s diagnoses in females and men. Generally, as many as 2/3 of people with Alzheimer’s in the United States are female, and as scientists continue to better grasp the specific intricacies behind this trend, we are able to begin to target them. As reported by

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What’s the Best Technology for Seniors Wanting to Age in Place?

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It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to tune a guitar, study a new language, or just add cats’ ears to a selfie, there is an app for that! And for older adults who choose to age in place, technology for seniors may be an essential component in maximizing safety, comfort, and overall wellbeing. Take Amazon’s Alexa,

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New Study shows these Commonly Prescribed Medications come with an Increased Risk for Dementia

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Commonly prescribed medications that are well-known to cause a number of short-term unwanted effects, such as memory loss and confusion, are now at the center of new research, linking some of the stronger anticholinergic drugs to a substantially increased risk for dementia. These types of medications are commonly prescribed for Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, depression, and overactive

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Being a Caregiver is Rewarding, but the Accompanying Safety Concerns are Alarming

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While the ultimate goal is to increase the health and safety for seniors they love, family caregivers, unfortunately, sometimes end up diminishing their own health in the process. An incredible 94% of caregivers in a recently available study conducted by Ohio State University documented musculoskeletal pain in at least one part of their body – and 66%

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