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The tasks of caring for an elderly patient can add up quickly, leaving a caregiver exhausted and stressed out. Even professionals who spend most of the day with a senior with Alzheimer’s or another dementia can experience a certain degree of caregiver burnout. At times, the challenges of that role can be overwhelming. Because aging …
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In 2011, the first wave of the baby boomer generation celebrated its 65th birthday. Since then, the number of individuals over the age of 65 has reached 46 million and is projected to reach 74 million by 2030. On average, Americans reaching the age of 65 today can expect to live an additional 19 years. …
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As your loved ones start aging there will be experiencing certain physiological and other changes that will affect the quality of their life. To better prepare them for these changes that come with age, it’s important to understand how you can help and what options for home care there are. You know that aging will …
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Personal home care includes a range of medical, social, assistive and other services, which are given to an individual in their own home. This typically occurs when a person needs follow‐up care after a hospital visit or requires long term care due to aging or an illness. These comprehensive services are provided by trained persona …
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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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