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When Do Family Caregivers Need Respite Care?
Family caregivers who are constantly on call or helping loved ones from dawn to dusk rarely find time to take a break. Caregivers can cite the list of things they do every day, but few prioritize...
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A Guide to Respite Care and Preventing Family Caregiver Burnout
As your parents or other close relatives age, finding a safe living arrangement for them has become your top priority. Perhaps your loved one is reluctant to move to a nursing home or assisted...
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How to Get a Handle on What Your Senior Needs
If you’re still playing things by ear, you might be worried that there’s a lot that’s falling through the cracks as you try to take the best care possible of your elderly family...
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Communication Tips for You and Your Elderly Loved One
If you are helping to care for an elderly loved one, communication can often be tough. Many elderly adults, especially those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, find communication...
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What Can You Do if Time Management Is Not Working for You?
What worked for you in terms of managing your time before you became a caregiver might not be as effective for you now. It’s possible that you need to tighten up some of the techniques you...
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Promoting Healthy Living in Your Aging Loved One
As people age, they often stop living as healthy as they could be. They might not be walking as much as they used to. Maybe they stop working out or stop eating nutritiously. There are many reasons...
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3 Ways Elderly Care Improves a Senior’s Life
If your older family member is struggling to take care of themselves at home or if their life seems somehow less than it should be, there are ways to help. One thing you can do to improve their...
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Does Too Much Sleep Increase the Risk of Stroke?
You may be aware of some of the things that can increase the chances of your aging relative suffering a stroke. For example, you might know that eating too much salt and having high blood pressure...
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Understanding Your Parents As They Age
As your parents get older, there are some things that you may want or need to understand. While not everyone ages in the same way, there are some common things that adult children of aging parents...
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Holidays Are an Important Time to Be Aware of Charity Scams
How often is your phone ringing? Scammers try to find older adults as they're often easier to con. You are seeing about a dozen calls each week from unknown numbers. How many calls are your...