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Heat stroke and Heat Exhaustion Prevention in the Elderly
Caring for an elderly parent through summer’s intense heat requires special considerations. This is due largely to the potential for heat stroke and heat exhaustion, which affect adults over...
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Who will cover the cost of care?
A critical step in finding the right home care for a loved one is knowing your options for paying for services. With multiple payment options that may cover different types of services, this...
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Parkinson’s Disease: When Your Loved One May Need Additional Care
Parkinson’s disease is a serious condition that involves the progressive degeneration of nerve cells (neurons) in the brain that control movement. The Parkinson’s Foundation...
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Why Good Nutrition Is Important for Your Aging Loved One
A balanced diet plays a crucial role in health and wellness for everyone, but it’s especially essential for older adults. As we age, we’re more at risk for having nutritional...
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Heat Stroke & Heat Exhaustion Prevention in the Elderly
Caring for an elderly parent through summer’s intense heat requires special considerations. This is due largely to the potential for heat stroke and heat exhaustion, which affect adults over...
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Strategies to Reduce Unhealthy Weight Loss in People with Alzheimer's Disease
Proper nutrition can help someone with Alzheimer’s maintain physical strength and balance as well as contribute to overall health and well-being. Without proper nutrition, unhealthy weight...
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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...