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As your parents get older, the decision between assisted and independent care comes up. And while both have certain benefits, it helps to know what your elderly parent feels more comfortable with to make an informed decision. A lot of people immediately start looking around for a suitable senior living facility, assuming it’s the safer …
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Returning home from a hospital stay can be challenging for many seniors. Many older adults struggle to manage their medications and make follow-up doctor’s appointments as well as obtain the physical assistance and support they may require. As a result, many older adults do not successfully make the transition from hospital to home care well …
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As elderly parents begin to rely more and more on your support, the amount of conflict between siblings can increase. Dealing with a parent’s care can result in confrontation, especially if there are unsolved conflicts from the past, and the discord can tear families apart. Family dynamics are unique and complex, but the most common …
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Mid-to-late stage dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are two of the most common conditions that elderly people experience. Sadly, they present challenging behavior problems and can put a strain on their relationship with family members. It can be overwhelming to take care of your aging parent or relative with this condition, but remember that the anger, …
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Research has long proven the benefits of staying active and having a busy social life for elderly people. Apart from helping them cope with the challenges of old age, maintaining social relationships and mobility in old age also impact well-being. In fact, loneliness and social isolation are now known to cause poor health outcomes. In …
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Many people postpone the conversation for personal home care with their elderly parents and relatives. But by the time the need arises it becomes apparent that a lot of important questions were not discussed. Major life transitions, such as returning home from the hospital and having to live with a personal care assistant can be …
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November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. In the United States alone, there are more than 15 million Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers (Alzheimer’s Association, 2016). Please take a moment to thank all the caregivers in your life; friends, family members, neighbors and co-workers. While many, if not all, of these …
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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor and remember children and families affected by these rare diseases, and help rally support to give kids with cancer better outcomes by supporting our groundbreaking research. During the month of September: 25,000 families around the world will get the horrible news that their child or …
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Summer may be dwindling down, but the hot weather sure is going strong! Here are some helpful tips to beat the heat: Drink lots of fluids, especially water. Keep cold water with you whenever you are outside. Be sure to replace salt, lost through sweat, by either eating some salty snacks (pretzels, crackers) or drinking …
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Finding accessible family-fun activities is not always easy. This list was compiled by our friends at Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition to help your family get outside and enjoy the summer. Eastern Pennsylvania Boyertown Community Park, Boyertown This accessible playground includes ramps, slides, and several activity centers. The surface of the pavilion is specially designed to …
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