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Caregiver Burnout: Signs That It’s Time for Some Self-Care
A family caregiver’s job is one of love and dedication, but it comes with great responsibility and a fair amount of stress—even under “normal” conditions. Add in the unparalleled concerns associated with a pandemic, and self-care has become imperative for caregivers. In AARP’s recent report, thirty-six percent of family caregivers ...
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Three Ways the Pandemic Will Change Home Care Needs.
Almost one year into an unprecedented pandemic, the need for home care is growing due to safety concerns and the shift in daily living. Older adults have experienced greater adverse effects from the pandemic compared to all other age groups. Some of these include more severe complications, higher mortality, disruptions to daily ...
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How to Stay Connected During the Holidays: Six Tips for Meaningful Phone Conversations with Seniors
The holidays typically are a time when we go out of our way to connect with family and friends, and nurture relationships with holiday visits. So how can we create a meaningful holiday connection, when most of the year has been so isolating—especially for older adults? Victoria Tyryshkin, Dementia ...
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Supporting Safe Socialization During the Pandemic
We know that adults aged 65 and older are at higher risk of developing severe illness from COVID-19, and physical distancing has been critical in protecting older adults from infection. But this drastic change in social life has come with physical and mental health risks of its own. Kim Kletter, ...
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Like Part of the Family: Navigating Alzheimer’s with a Care Manager
Joe was sixty-five when he received a diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. The signs had been there for several years, but each individual symptom seemed minor. Joe lived alone so the day-to-day decline went unnoticed. He often lost his keys, forgot to make payments, and got upset over simple things. ...
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How to Have a Successful Video Call with a Loved One Who Has Dementia
By Andrea Korsunsky, BSW, Director of Seniors At Home’s Center for Dementia Care Finding ways to stay connected with people we care about is perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of life during COVID-19. When you have a loved one who has dementia, virtual communication can be especially daunting—but it ...
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Senior Safety during COVID-19
During COVID-19, our services are especially vital in keeping seniors safe at home and limiting their exposure through personalized care and support.
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Six Ways for Seniors to Stay Socially Connected At Home
Six Ways for Seniors to Stay Socially Connected At Home.
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Dementia and Quarentine: 5 Tips on How to Cope
A Message from Andrea Korsunsky, Director of Seniors At Home’s Center for Dementia Care As we encounter disruption to our usual routine, it is important to adapt our approach as we connect with people who have dementia. When interacting with our loved ones with dementia, the goal at all times is ...
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Caring for Someone Who’s Had a Heart Attack
4 Tips for a New Caregiver Many people feel shocked and frightened when their loved one has a heart attack. It typically happens suddenly, and it can be overwhelming to discover that someone close has suffered a heart attack and that you may not know how to care for them. ...
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