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Top 5 Exercises that Can Benefit Family Caregivers

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Caregivers often become so involved in providing for others that they neglect their own health and wellbeing. However, if they don’t maintain their emotional, mental, and physical health, family caregivers are more likely to experience burnout or illness. Engaging in routine physical activity is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Whatever exercise you choose, get some type of...

Common Reasons Seniors Don’t Follow Healthy Diets

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Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet is important for people of all ages, but it can be an especially crucial factor in a senior's health and wellbeing. Not getting enough healthy food can lead to weight loss, fatigue, weak muscles and bones, depression, malnutrition, anemia, and a weakened immune system. If your senior loved one isn't eating well, there may be...

7 Sit-Down Games Seniors Will Love to Play

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There are plenty of games appropriate for seniors with limited mobility. These games can be played with seniors seated around a table, and they run the gamut from brain teasers to card games. Here are several sit-down games seniors are sure to enjoy. 1. Cup Stacking The cup stacking game helps seniors increase their motor control and hand-eye coordination. To...

Tips for Increasing Home Safety for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s

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A senior’s environment can have a significant impact on quality of life and affect the way he or she responds to Alzheimer’s treatment. Family caregivers need to make modifications to their parents’ homes that allow their aging loved ones to move around with ease and address many of the symptoms associated with this disease. Here are some ways to increase...

10 Emotions Family Caregivers Often Experience

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Taking on caregiving duties could cause you to experience a variety of emotions, whether you volunteered for the task or it was given to you unexpectedly. The daily challenges associated with caregiving often lead to negative emotions. Here are some of the most common emotions family caregivers experience. 1. Jealousy Seeing your siblings or friends enjoying their lives while you’re...

How to Get a Senior Loved One with Alzheimer’s to Eat

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Malnutrition and Alzheimer’s often go hand in hand, and many people who have this cognitive disorder are unable to get enough calories every day. If left untreated, malnutrition can worsen the symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Luckily, with a solid dietary plan and a few changes to his or her eating habits, your senior loved one should be able to avoid some...

Tips on Planning for Long-Term Home Care

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Many people over the age of 65 need some type of long-term home care. While serious health conditions may require hospitalization, in-home care allows seniors to continue to age in place in the comfort of home. Preparing for long-term home care now gives you a plan to follow while there’s plenty of time to get everything in order. Identify Potential...

5 Ways Reassurance Is Useful in Dementia Care

Aug172022Assisting HandsAlzheimer's, caregivers, dementia, family caregiver, home care for seniors, memory care, personal care assistance

When seniors are diagnosed with dementia, their entire worlds need to be readjusted. The memory loss, cognitive decline, and mood swings could be a lot to bear, which is why reassurance is very useful in dementia care. Here are some of the ways reassurance can benefit seniors living with dementia. 1. Restores Confidence Losing their memory or the ability to...

6 Big Mistakes Family Caregivers Should Avoid Making

Aug032022Assisting Handscaregivers, caretakers, family caregiver, health care aide, home care agency, home care aide

Being a caregiver isn’t a simple role, and you may face many challenges you aren’t prepared for, especially when you are new to caregiving. However, you can speak with other caregivers and medical providers who can advise you on what to expect and what to avoid. Here are some of the most common mistakes caregivers should avoid when caring for...

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Top 5 Exercises that Can Benefit Family Caregivers

Common Reasons Seniors Don’t Follow Healthy Diets

Tips for Increasing Home Safety for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s

10 Emotions Family Caregivers Often Experience

How to Get a Senior Loved One with Alzheimer’s to Eat

Tips on Planning for Long-Term Home Care

5 Ways Reassurance Is Useful in Dementia Care

6 Big Mistakes Family Caregivers Should Avoid Making

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