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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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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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Top 7 Health Concerns for the Elderly

As we age, we all go through certain physiological changes. Skin becomes thinner and more fragile, eyes get drier, muscles lose tone, the immune system gets weaker, and we experience hormonal shifts. This is not to say that it’s impossible to remain healthy in old age; indeed, with proper exercise, proactive medical care, and a […]
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9 Ways to Connect with an Alzheimer’s Patient

Alzheimer’s is a frightening disease, not least because of the way it impacts relationships. If you have a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, you may find yourself struggling to communicate and wrestling with your own emotions in the face of your loved one’s confusion and mood swings. It’s important to remember that […]
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Dementia and Pet Therapy

There’s a lot of buzz about pet therapy for dementia patients and with good reason. People with dementia often feel isolated, depressed and lonely, so it makes sense that therapy involving companion animals would be a good fit. In fact, pets have far more to offer than clever antics and fuzzy bodies: they’re good for […]
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Indoor Activities for Your Elderly Loved One to Enjoy During Winter

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If you have an elderly parent or loved one, you know how they often tend to get bored during the day if they don’t have any activities planned. During the summer, there are plenty of outdoor activities to participate in with your loved one, but things get a bit more difficult during the winter. They […]
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Maintaining Dignity for Someone with Dementia

When you’re the caregiver for a loved one with dementia, you face challenges far beyond the day-to-day reality of providing physical care. Your loved one relies on you for so much support that it can be easy to think of him or her as a child as you step into a protective, parental role. It’s […]
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Quick and Nutritious Meals that Caregivers Need in Their Back Pocket

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It’s important for seniors to maintain a healthy diet, and it can sometimes be challenging for caregivers to facilitate this. As people age, a healthy immune system is crucial, and this requires a diet full of whole foods and rich in nutrients. If you’re taking care of your elderly parent, it can be difficult to […]
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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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