There are certain milestones we might experience in our lives that, while not fundamentally negative, are known stressors. Losing a job. Starting a new job. Getting divorced. Getting married. And one that individuals in the home care industry are particularly mindful of: the physical and mental impact on family members who are caring for aging […]
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The isolation and fear as a result of COVID-19 have wreaked havoc on the wellbeing of the elderly, with nearly 50% of seniors surveyed in a Kaiser Family Foundation poll stating that their amount of stress and worry was adversely impacting their own health. And while it still may be hazardous to visit in person
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It may have come totally out of nowhere: an unanticipated fall that led to a fractured hip plus the need for Mom to have support and help to stay at home. Or, it may have been building up over the years, such as through the incremental and slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Regardless of the
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It is easy to get caught up in the everyday tasks of caregiving for an older adult you love. There is a great deal to be done, and sometimes it’s just simpler and more efficient to do it all on your own, letting a loved one relax. After all, our elders have taken care of
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Primary caregivers for anyone with dementia are all too acquainted with the complications experienced in trying to take a quiet minute or two alone – to use the restroom, get a brief shower, or even step into another room. Those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s can experience enhanced fear when a close member of the family is
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“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” – Dr. Seuss Memories are what binds together our past with who we are today; and for someone with dementia, confusion around these memories can have a powerful impact. One of our goals in taking care of seniors with dementia
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Although this season is typically viewed as the season of joy, for some older adults, the holidays are a period of intense unhappiness. Yearning for holidays past, despair over the loss of family and friends, and difficult changes to health can magnify during the holiday season, and it’s imperative to take steps to help senior
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Think of the most perfect holiday season you can picture. While that image can vary slightly for each of us, it may include lights, good food, gifts, and traditions handed down through the generations. Yet what most definitely holds true for all of us is the satisfaction in spending time with those we love.
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As the weather turns colder and the air becomes less humid, it is smart to consider using humidifiers for COPD sufferers. For seniors with lung conditions such as COPD, maintaining the ideal air quality in the home is extremely important. Air that is too dry, for example, can cause or exacerbate health issues such as:
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Family care providers give so much of themselves to attend to their senior loved ones, frequently sacrificing their own individual desires and needs in the process. It may seem natural to presume then that caregivers would feel good about themselves, with high self-esteem and a sense of purpose. Yet the exact opposite is usually true
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