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Alzheimer's Home Care Resources for Caregivers
When it comes to caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, many family caregivers don’t know where to turn for support. The physical exhaustion...
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Helping a Loved One with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a problem that many people face as they age. According to the Mayo Clinic, close to one-third of people between 65 and 75 have hearing loss that affects their daily lives. Older...
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Emergency Preparedness: Tips for Keeping Your Loved One Safe
An emergency or natural disaster, such as a tornado, fire, winter storm, hurricane, earthquake, or flooding, can strike at any time. These events can force individuals to evacuate their...
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Four Things Every Family Caregiver Should Discuss with an Aging Parent
Conversations about long-term care and end-of-life decisions are very important but often overlooked topics of discussion as our loved ones age. Whether it's documenting an aging parent's...
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How to Protect Your Loved One from the Effects of High Blood Pressure
About 1 out of 3 adults in the U.S.—or about 75 million people—have high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The condition—also known as...
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How Exercise Can Help Ease a Loved One's Arthritis Pain
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the two most common types of arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 30 million U.S. adults suffer from...
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3 Ways to Stay Heart Healthy & Happy
Staying heart healthy for seniors is similar to individuals of any age who want keep their heart in shape. Read on to learn three ways to help older adults stay heart healthy.1....
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How to Handle Mood or Behavior Changes in a Loved One with Dementia
When a loved one has dementia, it can be easy for family caregivers to get frustrated with their loved one’s mood or behavior changes. One day, Mom might seem fine, but the next day she&rsquo...
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Medication and Exercise: Keys to Managing Parkinson's Disease at Home
Parkinson’s disease greatly affects clients’ lives every day, causing symptoms such as:Rigid arms and legsMuscle tremorsDifficulty with walking and balanceAbout 60,000 Americans are...
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Alcohol Abuse: How to Identify and Address the Issue
For many adults, there’s nothing wrong with having a glass of wine at dinner or a beer during the game, but we need to be aware if a senior loved one’s occasional drink turns into a...