Quality of Life

Dementia and Personal Hygiene: Creative Strategies to Avoid Resistance

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Out of all the struggles related to providing care for a loved one with dementia, the Alzheimer’s Association reveals that the most prevalent challenge is with personal hygiene, for a number of reasons: Decreased sense of vision and smell Comfort present in familiarity (for example, needing to wear the same clothes over and over again) The complexities […]

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Senior Care Tips: How to Keep Motivation from Shifting to Bullying

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As a family senior care provider, you likely experience a wide range of emotions each day: shared laughter over a joke with your loved one; worry over a health concern; and of course, from time to time, irritations. We would like only the best for the individuals we love, and when an older adult is resistant

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Caring for the Caregiver: Minimize Stress by Emphasizing Gratitude

Blog, Caregiver Health, Depression, Family Caregiving, Personal Home Care, Quality of Life, Respite Care

Our facial expressions expose so much to those around us, and if you are experiencing an abnormal quantity of stress, well-meaning family and friends will surely detect it, perhaps encouraging you to simply, “Cheer up, buttercup!” In reality, of course, it requires so much more than a couple of words to turn our mood around.

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Before Your Next Doctor Appointment, Review These Tips

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On any particular day, a physician typically has approximately 20 patients to see – combined with phone calls, paperwork, as well as other administrative duties. It leaves precious little time spent with each patient, which is the reason why it’s important to optimize that time and make certain you properly comprehend the results of each doctor appointment.

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The Fear That Crosses the Mind of Every Family Caregiver: What if I Make a Mistake?

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Increasingly more family caretakers are making this noble choice on a daily basis, signifying the start of lifestyle changes they can only fully comprehend once immersed in them. Even though the positive aspects of serving as a caregiver for an adult family member are immeasurable, they’re not without a variety of challenges as well. It might seem

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Fight Depression in the Elderly by Creating Positivity and Purpose

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Think of an average day in the life of a senior loved one. Ideally it includes more than a few positive and enriching experiences: enjoying breakfast, participating in a fun pastime or interest, visiting with a relative, watching a favorite TV program. Nevertheless, there is a distinction between positivity and purpose; and the value of

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Alzheimer’s Walk: Why Wandering Happens and How to Help

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Out of all the outcomes of Alzheimer’s disease, probably one of the most worrying is the Alzheimer’s Walk, or an individual’s tendency for wandering and the potential dangers that can arise if the senior becomes disoriented or lost. Wandering can occur any time the older adult is: Scared, confused or overwhelmed Looking for someone or something Bored

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Why Is Dad Being So Irrational? Tips to Understand and Respond to Anxiety in the Elderly

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“I’m telling you, there’s a dog inside my closet! I hear it growling the whole night long. We have got to find its owner!” Dealing with anxiety in the elderly, especially a senior family member who is expressing anxieties like this that you know aren’t true, is distressing – however, not unheard of. Your first reaction

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The Alzheimer’s Association Releases Latest Report: Dementia Facts & Figures

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The Alzheimer’s Association has published its 2019 Facts and Figures Report, and with a full 5.8 million Americans currently diagnosed with the disease – including 1 out of every 10 seniors – it is essential for people to understand the newest breakthroughs in research and treatment plans. Based on the report, the total number of Americans

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How to Live Life to the Fullest in Spite of Chronic Pain and Illness

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Have you ever started your day and said, “It’s definitely going to be one of those days!” Perhaps your alarm didn’t go off, the hot water heater stopped working, and the dog chewed up one of your most loved shoes overnight. Now envision if every single day were “one of those days!” For a person

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