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Fun At-Home Activities for Senior Citizens
With the Covid pandemic and many other illnesses going around, many senior citizens are staying home the majority of the time. If this is the case for your elderly loved one, it may be a good idea to get them doing some fun at-home activities. There are many different activities that fall into this category.…
Read MoreWhat Can You Do to Help Reduce the Chance Your Senior Will Break a Bone?
Falls are a huge problem for seniors because they can very easily lead to serious health issues, including fractures. If your elderly family member has health issues, like osteoporosis, that make a fracture even more likely, then it’s vital that you and she take action to keep her safe. Reduce Fall Risks as Much as…
Read MoreFour Essential Self-Care Tips From Other Family Caregivers
Actress Ashley Judd says it best. “Self-care isn’t selfish.” If you’re not taking care of yourself, you’ll run into issues down the road. You might feel fine today, a week from now, and months later, hit a wall. When you care for your parents, you have to put your own needs first. Not only does…
Read MoreTips for Carefully Managing End-of-Life Care
Unfortunately, there are many health conditions that are not curable. One of these diseases is dementia. However, there are many others, as well. If you are a family caregiver for an elderly loved one who is now needing end-of-life care for any health condition or just due to being older, there are some tips that…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Signs of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is a form of nerve damage that occurs with diabetes. It happens when blood sugar levels are too high for an extended period. Your dad has diabetes, but how do you know if he’s experiencing this nerve damage? Signs of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy When the blood sugar levels are high for extended…
Read MoreHow to Prep for the Driving Talk
If you’ve ever casually brought up the idea that your senior stop driving, you might have been met with a response you did not expect at all. It’s a hot topic, for a lot of reasons. The best idea is to prepare for the conversation as well as you can. Remember What This Is About…
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