Are you finding the need to turn the TV up louder for a senior you love? Speaking more loudly? Repeating things the senior missed hearing the first time? Hearing loss in seniors isn’t uncommon. But new research is pointing to a startling link between hearing loss and an increased risk for dementia. How Hearing and […]
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If today’s to-dos seem like much more than you are able to possibly fit into 24 short hours, you’re not alone! Family caregivers are frequently overloaded with daily care tasks: Shopping and other errands. Planning and preparing meals. Housework and laundry. Medical appointments. Planning activities that are purposeful and enjoyable for the senior. Personal care
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The days of “take two aspirin and call me in the morning” have transformed into “take two of these … and two of these … and perhaps one of those, too!” Nearly forty percent of seniors are taking at least five different prescription medications each day – not to mention over-the-counter meds (OTC), vitamins, and
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Benjamin Franklin certainly had it right: An ounce of prevention is really worth a pound of cure. When it comes to discovering and addressing mobility issues in older adults, fall prevention is a must. Falls in older adults result in 3 million emergency room visits, 300,000 hip fractures, and 32,000 deaths every year, according to
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Vitamins, minerals, and supplements – oh my! 70% of older adults are taking them; but are they really necessary as we grow older? After all, a healthy, balanced diet offers seniors necessary nutrients. But there are particular areas of deficiency that may warrant the addition of a supplement. Be sure to check with the doctor
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“You can make it, but it’s easier if you don’t have to do it alone.” – Betty Ford We know that no man (or woman) is an island, something that especially rings true when caring for someone with dementia. Yet many family caregivers falter when it comes to asking for or accepting the help they
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Trusting someone you love to the care of someone else is never easy, especially for an older family member. Whether at home or in a facility, you’ll have questions you need answered. You’ll also want to be prepared to advocate for the senior to proactively address any potential problems and to promptly resolve issues that
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Many of today’s seniors were raised during the Great Depression. They lived through a period when the nation was cutting corners and pinching pennies. Frugality was embedded in many of them at an early age and often remains firmly in place for life.
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Memory loss and dementia may seem synonymous. However, it’s crucial to realize that long-term memory often remains intact long into the progression of the disease. That is why tapping into those distant memories is a good strategy to help a senior with dementia stay engaged in present conversations by connecting to the past.
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From the moment you woke up this morning until the end of an exhausting day, you’ve given your all to your older family member. You provided help with showering and dressing, prepared nutritious meals they like, cleaned the house, made it to their 3:00 hair appointment, and picked up prescriptions and groceries afterwards, all while
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