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Signs it is Time to Move Your Parents into Assisted Living

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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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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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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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Winter Activities with Alzheimer’s Patients

For someone with Alzheimer’s, keeping the mind active is important. Continuing to participate in activities they’ve enjoyed in the past can help people with Alzheimer’s by stirring up memories, fostering emotional connections, making them feel more engaged, encouraging self-expression, and even reducing the anxiety and irritability that often goes along with Alzheimer’s. Which activities are […]
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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 Become a Caregiver for a Parent

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As time goes by, familial roles often reverse, and adult children find themselves caring for the parents who used to be the caregivers. Sometimes this transition is difficult, especially if you find yourself in the position of trying to raise a family while caring for an elderly parent. There are no set guidelines for how […]
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Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s

Often, people use the terms dementia and Alzheimer’s interchangeably, but they’re not the same thing. The confusion is understandable because they’re closely related, but if you’re beginning to face dementia in an elderly parent, it’s important to understand the difference. The easiest way to look at the two terms is by understanding that dementia is […]
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5 Winter Nutrition Suggestions for Seniors

It’s always important for seniors to maintain a healthy diet, but in the winter it’s even more crucial. Cold and flu season is hard on everyone, but older people are much more vulnerable to life-threatening illness. Good nutrition helps boost the immune system, which makes a person less likely to become ill, and more likely […]
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