In almost all stages of Alzheimer’s disease, physical activity can improve the quality of life for your loved one. You may need to make changes to how he exercises as the disease progresses, but implementing a regular activity schedule as early into the disease as possible is important. Here are a few important things to…
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Falls are a leading cause of injury for seniors and can lead to serious health issues that can require long months of rehab. More than a million seniors are hospitalized for serious falls every year. If your senior parent is living alone, there are things that you can do to help them avoid falling at…
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More seniors than ever want to continue living in their own homes as they get older. But, if your mom or dad is living alone that does increase the risk that will be lonely. And loneliness can cause significant physical and emotional health problems for seniors. If your mom or dad wants to live independently,…
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Fall is a wonderful time to celebrate the harvests of the season, and one of the sweetest foods that gets harvested each fall is apples! Those sweet and sometimes tart fruits hanging from the trees, just waiting to be picked and bitten into are the epitome of fall in many parts of the country so…
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease leads to trouble breathing and eventually, reduced quality of life. Managing COPD well means being aware of what symptoms are likely to occur and following a care plan properly. Home care assistance can be a big part of a senior’s care plan, especially in terms of helping seniors conserve energy and…
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Seniors have a lot of safety issues to consider when they decide to age in place, but one of the biggest is falls and preventing them. Once seniors experience a fall, they’re twice as likely to have another fall according to The Centers for Disease Control. That’s a tremendous incentive for seniors to find ways…
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Have you noticed that your mom or dad isn’t eating as much as they should? If you have a senior parent that is living alone and you’re worried that they’re skipping meals you should consider elder care. If your senior parent is skipping meals because they are lonely, don’t want to cook just for one…
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Loneliness is a problem that seniors often don’t expect when they make the decision to age in place. Family members may live farther away, seniors may suddenly live alone, or other factors may change their socialization opportunities. Loneliness has some big impacts on many areas of life for seniors. Understanding how that’s true allows families…
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Companion care at home for seniors helps keep your mom or dad from being lonely if they are living at home on their own. But if your mom or dad has companion care at home it can help you too, as a family caregiver. Family caregivers are increasingly stretched thin these days. Millions of caregivers…
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Although the body naturally responds to injury or illness with inflammation, chronic inflammation can lead to a number of health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis. Controlling inflammation is crucial for seniors because it helps preserve mobility, reduce discomfort, and enhance general well-being. Dietary interventions are one of the easiest ways to address chronic…
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