Daily showers or baths are unnecessary in older adults. Aging skin tends to be drier and also thins out. Too many showers, especially with harsher shower gels and bar soap, can dry the skin even more. Unless your dad is particularly sweaty, it’s okay to set one morning aside for a bath. When it is…
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Your dad’s plan has always been to age at home, but his ability to do so seems to be changing. He’s not keeping up with housework, and he doesn’t seem to eat more than snack foods or frozen pizzas. What do you do when his ability to take care of himself is changing? Here are…
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One of the things that seniors who live independently will have to deal with is emergencies. Living alone means dealing with the unexpected. From big storms to power outages to house fires or other home related emergencies seniors need to be ready to deal with situations that could end up being very serious for them.…
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Forgiveness often means letting go of grudges and hurts from the past. It doesn’t mean forgetting that they happened but instead focuses on moving past and away from the anger and resentment that they have caused. If your elderly loved one has some past hurts that she’s been holding onto for decades, it’s not too…
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When the weather gets warm, spending the day at the beach can be a fun way for seniors to cool off and enjoy some beautiful scenery. But seniors shouldn’t go to the beach alone. Companion care at home is a great way for seniors to have someone to do fun activities with, like going to…
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All seniors should be getting as much movement as they can during the day. It’s strongly recommended that seniors get at least 20 minutes of activity most days of the week. Walking is one of the preferred ways for seniors to get activity because it’s easy to do for most people and doesn’t require additional…
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Father’s Day is Sunday! Your dad wants people to make his favorite dishes and desserts from his childhood, but you worry about his nutritional needs. Instead of refusing to treat him to a childhood favorite meal, including dessert, use these four tips to improve the nutrition in his favorite desserts. Use Pureed Dates, Bananas, or…
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When younger, did your loved one always love to go shopping? Maybe she found it a fun hobby or even just a good way to get out, get moving, and explore her community. But now that she has hearing loss, you may have noticed that she doesn’t like to shop as much. She may put…
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Food Safety Week falls from June 5th to June 11th, and World Food Safety Day occurs during this period, too. It’s a week of learning more about the importance of food safety, preventing foodborne illnesses, and taking better care of your health when it comes to purchasing, storing, and preparing food. Here are a few…
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Each May, Older Americans Month is celebrated. It’s a time to focus on aging adults and their needs, especially as those needs start to change in bigger ways. Working with home care assistance helps family caregivers and aging adults to focus on several key areas that can directly contribute to increasing the quality of life…
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