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6 Tips to Prevent Dehydration in Seniors
It may come as a surprise to learn that as we get older, our ability to feel the sensation of thirst lessens and our kidneys are not able to conserve water as well. This means that the risk of dehydration increases in seniors, and can commonly lead to hospitalization or ...
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8 Tips to Minimize the Behaviors of “Sundowning”
For some people with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, the evening hours can bring increased agitation, confusion, and restlessness. Some may even experience hallucinations or energy surges. This unusual evening behavior is commonly known as “sundowning” or “sundown syndrome” and typically occurs as the daylight fades in the late ...
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When a Senior Can’t Manage Their Personal Affairs, Who Will?
Today, people are living longer and fuller lives more than ever before. And while that is good news, the reality is that there often comes a time when older adults can no longer manage their personal business and finances. When seniors cannot handle daily finances or become more susceptible to ...
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5 Ways Home Care Can Help You Avoid a Crisis
As we age, it is natural to experience changes in mobility, cognition, and lifestyle. Though many older adults uphold good health well into their later years, at some point nearly all of us will require some assistance—including the 90% of older adults who wish to remain living at home. Unfortunately, ...
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How to Engage a Loved One with Dementia During the Holidays
During the hustle and bustle of holiday gatherings, family members with dementia are often left out on the sidelines. This can leave them feeling disconnected or disoriented, and can potentially create disruptive behavior. “The holidays can be an especially stressful or lonely time for people who have dementia,” notes Andrea ...
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Six Ways to Reduce Caregiver Stress During the Holiday Season
While the holiday season is often joyous, it can be stressful, too. Family members may be visiting from out of town. Calendars may be filling with invitations and events. Add to that the changing demands of caring for an aging loved one, and you may find yourself unable to get ...
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Five Facts You Need to Know about Senior Isolation
Older adults often experience their social worlds shrinking, as retirement, the death of friends and family, or lack of mobility make participating in social activities more difficult. For those who become socially isolated or who feel persistently lonely, the consequences can be dire and even life-threatening. Traci Dobronravova, MSW, Director ...
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Moving a Loved One with Dementia into a Memory Care Community: Tips for Moving Day
Recommendations from Seniors At Home’s Center for Dementia Care. For most older adults experiencing Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, there will come a time when they are no longer safe to live independently. If your family has decided that the best path is to relocate your loved one to ...
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Six Tips for Homebound Seniors to Stay Happy and Healthy
For older adults who are homebound due to illness, injury, or mobility limitations, life may not be as full and exciting as it once was. However, by practicing healthy habits of the body and mind, homebound seniors can still enjoy a good quality of life. Below are six tips you ...
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Is It Time for Home Care? Six Signs that a Senior Needs Help
The decision to hire home care is not always an easy one, especially if your loved one maintains that they are fine.
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