Hoarding is an issue that can arise during the senior years, even for older adults who have always been organized. Dementia, depression, and a fear of poverty can all add up to an intense desire to try to hold on to everything. While hoarding and cluttering can make your senior loved one susceptible to dangerous …
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Modern medicine has come a long way toward helping seniors enjoy feeling younger for a longer time. However, there are some signs of aging science is still unable to stop completely. These six normal signs of aging in seniors are all more likely to occur as your loved one gets older. While they’re not completely …
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Many aging adults choose to sign a few legal documents in the event they have to rely on family caregivers. As a caregiver, you wouldn’t want to end up in court for overlooking certain legal matters related to your senior loved one. To prevent such uncomfortable situations from arising, encourage your loved one to consider …
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Grocery shopping is one of those household chores people either love or put off until they can’t delay any longer. For seniors, this task becomes increasingly challenging as they lose the ability to remember their shopping lists or lift heavy bags of groceries. These five tips can help you assist your aging loved one by …
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Maintaining a good quality of life may help seniors manage stress, sleep better at night, boost their cognitive health, and increase their energy levels during the day. Family caregivers need to encourage activities and tasks that lead to good mental and physical health. Take a look at some of the ways you may boost your …
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Many seniors have to give up their driver’s licenses due to failing vision or reduced motor coordination, while others have never owned cars in the first place. There are plenty of affordable transportation options for seniors that may help them maintain their independence and mobility. Here are five great options. 1. Public Shuttle Service Many …
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