Providing care for loved ones can be extremely fulfilling and challenging at the same time. It’s important that caregivers take care of themselves so they can remain hopeful, energetic, and optimistic to provide proper care. Signs of caregiver stress include: Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and angry Making mistakes when giving care Feeling alone, isolated, or deserted …
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Summer is finally here, and along with it many more opportunities to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. As we age, however, our skin becomes more susceptible to cancer – and skin cancer is the most common type of cancer not only in the US but worldwide. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer …
Did you know that each person’s risk of stroke almost doubles every decade after age 55? Caregivers and seniors must be aware of this potentially fatal condition. May is Stroke Awareness Month, and The American Stroke Association shares facts, tips, and other important info to help individuals prevent strokes and respond to strokes in the …
Regional Director Kate Race is a dementia care education trainer certified in Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach® to Care (PAC). Every month she offers a free session for family caregivers. We asked Kate to share her insights about the sensory changes those living with dementia experience. As we all know, most people have access to five …
May is Stroke Awareness Month – a good time to remember that high cholesterol levels put seniors at greater risk of heart disease and stroke. According to the American Heart Association (heart.org), it’s important for seniors to take steps to keep their cholesterol levels under control. Seniors and their caregivers can reduce cholesterol by eating …
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April is Stress Awareness Month, and family caregiving can certainly be a stressful experience. Yoga is a great form of exercise for seniors – and their caregivers. Many yoga postures can increase flexibility, mobility, strength, and balance through low-impact movement. Psychologically, it can help keep your mind sharp and increase positive emotions, mindfulness, and self-awareness. …
It’s tax time again, even with a one-month extension this year, finances are top-of-mind for many of us. While your own finances may not be a favorite topic, it’s often even more uncomfortable to ask your parents, grandparents, or other senior loved ones about their finances. However, it is something that almost everyone must address …
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Seniors who have been discharged from the hospital do not always have guidance and follow-up on how to get proper nutrition. Even if they don’t come home with a special diet, it’s especially important to pay attention to nutrition at this time. With the right nutrition, healing, rehabilitation, and recovery can happen faster, while the …
Even as more people are becoming vaccinated, we know there are still precautions that need to be taken. Our clients and caregivers have that extra peace of mind knowing we have implemented a comprehensive program that provides extremely vital and responsive help during this ever-changing and delicate time in senior care. Because we have always taken a …
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Keeping your aging parent or grandparent at home is important to maintaining their independence, but safety is an important consideration. Their home may need to be modified in various ways—large and small—in order for them to continue living there, carrying out their daily tasks and preventing accidents. Modifying a home can be costly and time …
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