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Tips for Communicating with a Senior Who Has Dementia

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Seniors living with dementia tend to enjoy regular social contact with their friends and family members. However, the symptoms of dementia sometimes create challenges for communication. You can use the following tips to enhance your ability to speak with a senior loved one with dementia. Assess Your Loved One’s Mood People with dementia often experience mood swings throughout the day....

10 Emotions Family Caregivers Often Experience

Mar082023Assisting HandsCapistrano Beach, caregiver, caregiver burnout, Dana Point, family caregiver, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Niguel, Rancho Mission Viejo, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano

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...

Ways to Help an Aging Parent Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar

Feb152023Assisting Handsaging in place, Capistrano Beach, cognitive decline, companionship, Dana Point, dementia, home care agency, home care aide, home care for seniors, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Niguel, meal preparation, non-medical care, nutrition, Rancho Mission Viejo, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano

Nearly 15 million seniors have diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes, according to an estimate by the American Diabetes Association. Even if your older loved one doesn't have diabetes, age is a factor that increases the risk of developing issues with blood sugar management. Fortunately, there are some simple and effective ways to help your parent maintain healthy blood sugar. Suggest Foods...

8 Ways Seniors Can Immediately Enhance Their Health

Feb012023Assisting Handsaging in place, Capistrano Beach, Dana Point, exercise, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Niguel, nutrition, physical fitness, Rancho Mission Viejo, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano

Many of the healthy habits seniors adopt can prevent long-term illnesses and ailments, but not all of them have immediate benefits. From minor pains to lethargy, some of the issues older adults live with every day can be taken care of in just a few simple steps. Here are a few ways your senior loved one can get an instant...

How to Handle a Parent with Alzheimer’s Who Gets Aggressive

Jan182023Assisting HandsAlzheimer's, Capistrano Beach, cognitive decline, Dana Point, dementia, home care agency, home care aide, home care for seniors, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Niguel, non-medical care, Rancho Mission Viejo, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano

Alzheimer’s disease can cause aggressive behavior as part of the symptoms. Although your aging parent may usually be loving, he or she could lash out with very little warning due to the changes that occur in the brain. Being prepared to address aggressive behavior can help you make the right decisions as a caregiver while also handling the stress that...

7 Key Advantages of Reduced Hospital Readmissions

Jan042023Assisting HandsCapistrano Beach, Dana Point, exercise, fall prevention, fall risk support, home care agency, home care for seniors, hospital readmission, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Niguel, medication reminders, mobility, mobility devices, non-medical care, nutrition, personal care assistance, Rancho Mission Viejo, reducing hospital readmissions, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, transportation from medical appointments, transportation to medical appointments

Reducing hospital readmissions is a primary goal within the medical field, and seniors are one of the highest-priority populations being targeted. Reducing readmission rates not only helps hospitals open up beds for people who need them but also provides important benefits for seniors. On a personal level, your senior loved one can enjoy these advantages from not having to go...

What Other Health Issues Can Shingles Cause?

Dec212022Assisting Handsaging in place, Capistrano Beach, caregivers, companionship, Dana Point, home care agency, home care aide, home care for seniors, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Niguel, Rancho Mission Viejo, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano

According to PubMed Health, approximately 50 percent of Americans will have had some form of shingles by the time they reach the age of 80. Because the likelihood of developing this viral infection is so high, it’s important for seniors to keep it in check to prevent more serious health complications. If your senior loved one has developed shingles, here...

4 Tips for Helping a Loved One Who’s Anxious about Planning for End-of-Life-Care

Dec072022Assisting HandsCapistrano Beach, caregivers, coordination of services with hospice, Dana Point, end of life care, home care agency, home care aide, home care for seniors, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Niguel, non-medical care, Rancho Mission Viejo, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano

End-of-life planning isn’t a topic seniors enjoy approaching, and it can even be incredibly scary and intimidating. However, having a conversation with your senior loved one about end-of-life care is an important aspect of making that time as comfortable and positive as possible. Here are some ways to help your loved one feel less frightened about these plans. 1. Approach...

Top 6 Physical Activity Guidelines for Elderly People

Nov232022Assisting Handsaging in place, Capistrano Beach, caregivers, Dana Point, exercise, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Niguel, mobility, mobility devices, personal care assistance, physical fitness, Rancho Mission Viejo, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, transportation from medical appointments, transportation to medical appointments

When seniors lead sedentary lifestyles, they increase their risk of becoming overweight and developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions. However, it’s never too late to start becoming more active. The following guidelines can help older adults along the journey. 1. Consult a Physician Older adults with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, or other medical conditions should consult with...

How Does the Brain Change After a Stroke?

Nov092022Assisting HandsCapistrano Beach, caregivers, Dana Point, fall prevention, fall risk support, home care for seniors, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Niguel, mobility, mobility devices, Rancho Mission Viejo, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, stroke care, stroke recovery

If you have a senior loved one who has recently survived a stroke, it can be helpful to know specifically how strokes affect the brain so you can have a better idea of what to expect during recovery. The damage from a stroke occurs because a blood vessel bursts or becomes blocked. The good news is that the human brain...

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Tips for Communicating with a Senior Who Has Dementia

10 Emotions Family Caregivers Often Experience

Ways to Help an Aging Parent Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar

8 Ways Seniors Can Immediately Enhance Their Health

How to Handle a Parent with Alzheimer’s Who Gets Aggressive

7 Key Advantages of Reduced Hospital Readmissions

What Other Health Issues Can Shingles Cause?

4 Tips for Helping a Loved One Who’s Anxious about Planning for End-of-Life-Care

Top 6 Physical Activity Guidelines for Elderly People

How Does the Brain Change After a Stroke?

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