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Why Having Pets is Beneficial to Your Health

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Why Having Pets is Beneficial to Your Health

Does your elderly parent have a pet? If he or she is struggling with health issues or depression, a furry companion might be a good idea. Research shows that owning a pet is beneficial to both physical and mental health, in a number of ways. Physically speaking, interacting with friendly animals can lower blood pressure, […]
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How to Go About Writing A Power of Attorney

How much do you know about a power of attorney? A power of attorney is a legal document that makes it easier for people to take care of each other when one of them is incapacitated. If you’ve got an aging parent, it’s a good idea for your parent to create a power of attorney, […]
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Signs it is Time to Move Your Parents into Assisted Living

As your parent’s age, they may be very invested in staying in their own home or living with family. This may work for a time, but often the need for care outweighs other considerations. You may be conflicted, not wishing your parents to be uncomfortable or feel abandoned, but there are some very clear signs […]
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When should you consider writing a will?

Have you written your will? If you don’t have a variety of assets or a lot of money, you may think you don’t need one. The truth is, almost everyone needs a will, and it’s good to go ahead and write one if only to get a mildly unpleasant task out of the way. Why […]
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Tips for Choosing an Assisted Living Facility

If you’re looking for an assisted living facility for a loved one, you may be a bit confused about what you should be looking for. There are many types of housing for seniors or those in need of care. The first thing you’ll want to do is to compile a list of assisted living communities […]
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7 Things to Keep in Your Caregiving Closet

If you’re responsible for the care of an elderly person, you know that it’s important to be organized and prepared, always expecting the unexpected. It’s also important to have on hand the things you may need because it’s not always easy to get to a store on short notice. Here’s a helpful list, so that […]
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How to Reduce or Prevent Age-Related Muscle Loss

Muscle loss can begin to occur in your 30s, so by the time you reach your senior years it can become quite a serious issue. Losing muscle mass and function is a natural process called sarcopenia. Around the age of 75, that muscle loss starts to happen faster. The good news is that there are […]
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How Do I Know My Parent Needs Assisted Living?

Determining the exact time that your aging parents can no longer fully care for themselves is a difficult process. While assisted living is a great option for many elderly Americans, there are certain stigmas involved with not being able to fully care for one’s self. The discussion often comes down to a matter of pride […]
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