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The holiday season is filled with laughter, joy, family, and hopefully fun. It can also be a time of stress, packed schedules, last-minute shopping, cooking, hectic travel plans, and more. For seniors, the holidays can also be a source of happiness as well as depression. Holidays may conjure a wealth of emotions for anyone. For …
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Caring for a loved one can be a full-time job under the most ideal of circumstances. But what happens when the afflicted family member isn’t close by? Years ago, it was common for family members not to stray too far from where they were born and raised. In today’s world, new job opportunities and the …
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Dealing with a loved one afflicted with dementia is an emotional ordeal. At Personal Health Care, we have experience in caring for patients with dementia, including its most common form; Alzheimer’s. We approach each case with individual care and attention to the specific needs of not only our patient, but their family as well. Dementia …
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Deciding to enlist the services of a home caregiver may be one of the most important choices you make for the care of your loved one. Given the serious conditions this choice is often made under, choosing the proper caregiver is essential to the well-being of your family member and your own peace of mind. …
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Autism is a complex disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate with and relate to others as well as to experience sound, touch and visual stimulation. Approximately one in every 166 people has it, and four out of every five of these people are boys. Children with severe autism have problems in areas of …
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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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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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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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