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Reasons Why People Choose Home Care
When you have a senior adult in your home with physical and mental conditions you will be in a dilemma whether to give them home care medical treatment or take them to a nursing home. There are many types of senior caregiver services available in your local area. By searching for home health care near…
Read MoreApproach to Overcome Seasonal Depression
Sometimes as our loved ones continue to age, the holidays no longer seem very jolly, and they may not feel like celebrating much anymore. What used to be a joyous occasion can change and take on new meanings as life throws us curve balls. The biggest curveball this year, obviously, is that we are still…
Read MoreChildren of Aging Parents
As your parents get older, how can you be sure they’re taking care of themselves and staying healthy? When you visit your aging parents, start by considering these questions: 1. Are your parents able to take care of themselves? Pay attention to your aging parents’ appearance. Failure to keep up with daily routines —…
Read MoreHow to Help Seniors Cope with Loneliness
More than one in three senior Americans call themselves lonely, adding up to their feelings of isolation especially during the holidays, geriatric professionals reiterate. Loneliness prevails as a serious issue among the elderly adults, preventing them in living independently and as vibrant as possible, Dr. Sonja Rosen, Cedars-Sinai Medical Group chief of geriatric medicine, said.…
Read MoreAging Parents-Warning Signs
As your parents get older, how can you be sure they’re taking care of themselves and staying healthy? When you visit your aging parents, start by considering these questions: 1. Are your parents able to take care of themselves? Pay attention to your aging parents’ appearance. Failure to keep up with daily routines — such…
Read MoreThe importance of self-care for caregivers
As a caregiver, you probably hear “Take care of yourself” more often than not. It can seem an impossible task. Caring for an aging loved one is an all-encompassing task on top of your other responsibilities at work and at home but you should know the importance of self-care for caregivers. If your loved one…
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