Health/Wellness
CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH DIMENTIA
DIMENTIA CARE PRACTICE RECCOMENDATIONS “Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or any other type of dementia can be a deep, painful, and heavily emotional journey. But you’re not alone, though.” Dementia care is exhausting, but it may not be as difficult as you would anticipate. Whether you’re caring for a parent or an elderly…
Read MoreEVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEBODY, ESPECIALLY AS THEY AGE
Home Care Services for Seniors “Do you want to age in place? Know about home care services that help you attain your independence and stay home for much longer.” WHAT IS AGING IN PLACE MEANS? Aging in place means living in the warmth of your house for just as long as you get older, instead…
Read More5 SENIOR HEALTH MYTHS BUSTED
“Age is just a number, and here’s the proof.” Americans live much longer than ever, and bad health is not an unavoidable part of the aging process. Using moderate research findings, we can disprove famous aging misunderstandings and alter the way we think about growing older. No one likes to get older—including doctors. Maybe that…
Read MoreSTRATEGIES FOR LONG-DISTANCE CAREGIVING FOR AGING PARENT
“Long-distance caring creates difficulties. If you find yourself in a long-distance caregiving position, here’s an overview of things to remember.” Having strategies for long-distance caregiving for your aging parent(s) is essential to your well being. The helping hand of a family caregiver can really only reach this far. A family caregiver living nearer to a…
Read MoreWHAT TO EXPECT AFTER ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE SYMPTOMS
Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia, symptoms of which grow severe enough to engender difficulties over time. Alzheimer’s is a general term used for dementia and a common cause of memory loss, and another cognitive disease. Its well-known risk factor is increasing age and most of the people who are suffering from it are of…
Read MoreCAREGIVER TIPS FOR STROKE VICTIMS
5 Caregiver Tips “Recovery from a stroke can be a huge challenge in itself. The road to recovery is a long and tedious one that requires constant care and continued motivation.” After a loved one has a stroke, many people today choose to play the role of their caregiver rather than hire someone else to…
Read More10 Powerful Foods for Seniors’ Brain Health
The brain being the energy-intensive organ and main control center of the body helps regulate every single function of our body whether it’s the lungs pumping oxygen to the blood, heart to beat, reducing inflammation and cellular stress which allows us to think and feel certain emotions properly. Every single part of the brain works…
Read MoreTHINGS A CAREGIVER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MANAGING MEDICATIONS
10 TIPS FOR SAFE MEDICATION MANAGEMENT FOR YOUR LOVED ONES “For those who require home care services, medication management is a necessary and important part of their daily routine.” The Importance of Proper Medicine Management The likelihood of problems arising when elderly people are left to manage their own medicines is high. According to health…
Read MoreCaregiver Companion: The Volunteer Experience
Care giving is an art that is highly needed in today’s time especially to people who are persistently ill and need the psychological support to get through every day. Caregivers are people who not only take care of your medicines and physical treatment but are also there for your mental support. Their job is to…
Read MoreWHAT IS IN-HOME RESPITE CARE AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
CRUCIAL FACTS ABOUT IN-HOME RESPITE CARE “For family caregivers and home care professionals the welfare of older people being cared for in their homes is an important and challenging priority.” The psychological and physical well-being of those who look after their family members is equally important. That’s why, to facilitate primary caregivers, From The Heart…
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