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Chicago Home Care Tips: Helping Senior Parents Despite Difficult Family Dynamics

It's normal for siblings to give each other a hard time growing up, but sometimes small disagreements can lead to deeper, long lasting resentment and anger. These moments can change the nature of relationships and make situations like deciding on Chicago area care for senior loved ones difficult. When the time comes to make care […]

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Latest Research Suggests Memory Loss from Alzheimer's May Not Be Permanent

Alzheimer's - Dementia

Memories are one of the most precious things we have. We decorate our homes and offices with pictures of what we hold dear. We look back on old movies and smile with the nostalgia of years ago. These memories keep us wrapped in happiness, and losing them is something no one wants to experience. Alzheimer's

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Prescription Drugs and Vitamin Supplements: Is It Safe to Mix Them?

Senior Health

Our bodies need vitamins and minerals to function properly, and as we age, we sometimes need help from supplements to get everything we need. Add increased health issues, and lots of prescription drugs end up next to those supplements in the medicine cabinet. Most people don't think twice about mixing the two; vitamins are just

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Prescription Medication Non-Adherence Is More Dangerous than Driving

Medication Management

We all know that medications can save lives, but most of us have heard frightening stories about patients who have received incorrect medication – either due to an issue with the doctor or pharmacy. What many people don’t think about is that there is a hidden danger even when we get the right medication —

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Avoid the Dangerous Consequences of Improperly Managed Medications

Medication Management

There are over 10,000 prescription medications available in the United States, and nearly one-third of adults take five or more of these medications every day. If you are a caregiver for an aging loved one, the complexity of managing the prescriptions, interactions and dosages can be intimidating. In fact, studies show that 55% of prescription

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164 Test Your Hearing Without Leaving Your Home

Senior Health, Technology

Hearing loss or impairment is often considered to be an inevitable part of aging. And while it is true that many seniors do lose some degree of hearing, it doesn’t mean that there is nothing that can be done about it. Sometimes, the solution is as simple as removing blocked ear wax, while others manage

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3 Tips to Help Older Adults Regain a Joy of Eating – and Tasting – Food

Senior Health

In our society, food is often more than something we eat to stay alive. Aside from nourishing us, eating can be a social or solo activity, it can be celebratory or restorative. Dining out with others can make memories, and tasting certain foods or smelling their aroma can bring back memories of times long past.

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The Impact of Your Words: How “Niceties” Can Mean Ageism

Senior Health

The words we use and how we say them can be very powerful. We’ve all heard that saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” but is that really true? Words can wound people and words can heal them. They can build up self-esteem, and they can tear it

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Independence-4-Seniors Presents: How to Assess Your Loved One’s Care Needs

Blog, Geriatric Care Assessment

It’s difficult for many people to admit the need for help. Our independence is sacred, and no one wants to feel as though they have to let go of it. However, as we age, limitations naturally arise that lead to a need for assistance. If you have an aging loved one who may benefit from

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What Is a Geriatric Care Assessment & Why Is It Important?

Home Care, Long-Term Care

People are like snowflakes; no two are the same. When you begin your research into in-home care for an elderly loved one, it’s important to remember that there isn’t a uniform approach for care, and the type of care your loved one needs today may not be the type of care he needs next month,

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