To lose your independence is a terrible thing. Between leaving your home, sacrificing your ability to come and go as you please and the forfeiture of privacy, moving into a nursing home or extended care facility can be stressful and dreaded. But it isn’t the only option for you or your loved one. In fact, Read More
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Therapeutic & Relaxing Activities to Help Seniors De-Stress
The Effect of Stress on the Body Each age group is affected by stress differently. While the younger generations are more prone to feel stress in the form of panic attacks, irritability or sadness, seniors are more likely to experience chronic muscle aches and pains, headaches, chest pain, a pounding heart, sleeping difficulties, weight loss Read More
Holidays are a good time to evaluate your loved ones health care needs
The holidays are fast approaching and a great many people are already making plans to visit their cherished family members. During this special time, millions of families will see just how much change a year can make in their family- how children have grown, or how relatives have aged. With holiday reunions come an opportune Read More
Make a Hospital Stay Easier for Someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Since physical problems increase with age, the likelihood of hospitalization also increases. If your loved one has Alzheimer’s or Dementia a hospitalization can be disruptive and frightening. Keep in mind that hospitals are not typically well-designed for patients with dementia, in many cases, hospital staff have limited training in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias which Read More
Management Tips for Caregivers to Reduce Stress
When you’re a caregiver, every second count. There are appointments to keep, meals to cook, medications to administer—all critical to the health of our loved one. But when there is so much to do and so little time to do it all, when we count and divide our seconds of the day as if they Read More