Do you realize…almost one half of all seniors are chronically under-hydrated, as reported by a new research study conducted at UCLA? Not just that, but seniors over age 65 represent the highest category of hospital admissions because of dehydration. Dehydration can very quickly sneak up on older adults, who often have a diminished sensation of […]
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Of all of the many responsibilities a family caregiver faces, potentially one of the most daunting is managing health issues. The National Council on Aging estimates that nearly three quarters of all seniors are clinically determined to have at least two chronic illnesses, and they are seeing on average four healthcare specialists. When advocating for
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If you’re among the 8% of Americans who actually accomplish their New Year’s resolution goals, well done! However, if you’re like most of us, you have quit before even turning the calendar page to February. Although without a doubt it’s commendable to strive to better ourselves by resolving to get rid of 10 pounds or eat much
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One of the most difficult challenges for aging parents is recognizing the necessity for help with money matters. Finances are both highly personal and a representation of your autonomy, and adult children specifically are met with resistance when stepping into the financial arena with regards to their senior parents. Nevertheless, for many reasons, including the ever-increasing occurrence
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Family care providers know that navigating the journey of locating appropriate care resources for an older adult can feel like attempting to cross the ocean in a rowboat – blindfolded, and blindsided by the buffeting surf and winds. The prospect of arriving safely to your destination is pretty slim without the appropriate tools, and an expert to
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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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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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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
When it comes to chronic diseases, the elderly are usually the experts, with up to 3 out of 4 older persons affected by several conditions that are chronic, require long-term medical treatment, and create restrictions on a daily basis. Due to the constant barrage of bloodwork along with other lab tests, medications, doctors’ appointments and
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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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