If you’re responsible for an aging parent whose physical or mental faculties aren’t what they used to be, you know it’s time for a change. You may worry about Mom or Dad falling at home, becoming more reclusive, or trying to hide his or her infirmities. You might live out of town making it difficult…
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Taking care of elderly parents is a demanding job that can tax you physically, emotionally and financially, and if you are wondering how to prevent eldercare caregiver burnout, you aren’t alone. A parent that can’t be left alone due to dementia or incontinence will complicate matters further. In general, parents can be difficult simply because…
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Anyone with elderly relatives or friends knows that one of the many problems associated with old age is an increasing likelihood of falling. Falls, especially frequent falls, have many adverse consequences for the individual, the family and the health and social services. Are you wondering why senior falls occur and what to do about it?…
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Medical health care used to be offered in the hospital or at long term health facilities such as nursing homes, but can now be offered in the comfort of your own home. Home health care is cheaper, more convenient and is similarly effective in terms of the service you receive at a medical or long…
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In the event that one gets a long term sickness or an injury that will require long term care, the majority of people opt to get long term care at home. The reasons for this are many, but chief among them are that being at home allows a person to continue with their normal life…
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Misunderstandings and conflicts can happen between any two people. Having different ideas about how to solve a problem or what to do in a situation is part of what makes each of us unique as a person, but those differences also may create conflict. When a conflict arises, talk it over with the individual. You…
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Staying active throughout our senior years is one of the keys to maintaining quality of life, avoiding or easing the symptoms of chronic disease and aging, and maintaining independence. Without activity, the body starts to deteriorate and normal body functions become sluggish. While we all know how important exercise is for seniors, we also know…
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Disabilities are more common than most people think. Most disabilities are the result of an accident, injury, aging or illness, and although most people think having a disability leads to a lower quality of life, the good news is that there are some easy things you can do to improve your quality of life. These…
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