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Parkinson’s and Exercise: Top Benefits for Reducing Symptoms

Life with Parkinson's disease can undoubtedly pose challenges, but that doesn't mean it should hold you back from enjoying a full, active life. If you or a loved one are navigating this journey, there are certain things you can do that will make a world of difference. In fact, regular exercise is one of the...

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Post-Operative Care Services including Cosmetic Surgery

Every successful surgical procedure, whether for health or cosmetic reasons, goes beyond the confines of the operating room. In fact, a crucial phase of post-operative recovery starts the moment you step back into the comfort of your home. This period is instrumental in influencing the speed, quality, and overall success of your recovery. Today, we...

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Tips For Caring With Someone With Dementia or Alzheimer’s Care

Caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's can be a challenging and emotional journey. It is crucial to understand the symptoms and stages of each disease so you can develop a plan of action. Today, we will discuss some of the best tips for caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer's so you...

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Top Hydration Tips For The Elderly

Proper hydration is essential for people of all ages, but it's especially important for the elderly. As we age, our bodies become less efficient at retaining fluids, which can lead to headaches, constipation, fatigue, lethargy, or even more serious conditions like kidney failure. That is why it is so important to practice proper hydration. So...

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What is Skilled Nursing Care?

As you begin your research into long-term care options for yourself or for a loved one, you will likely come across various types of viable care services. One of the more common terms you will come across and may have questions about is skilled nursing care. But what is skilled nursing care and how does...

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Elderly Care Tips For What To Do If Your Parent Refuses Help

Getting older brings on drastic changes to our habits and aspects of our lifestyle, many of which are ingrained in us from youth. And while we all know that getting older is a part of life, it can be more difficult for others to accept–especially when it comes to losing our sense of independence. As...

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Coping With Parkinson’s Diagnosis as a Family

Being diagnosed with Parkinson’s can bring up a lot of emotions for you and your loved ones. Feelings of distress, denial, fear, and shock are often the most common when it comes to coping with the diagnosis. Each person experiences stages and emotions in their own order, at their own pace. Remember, everything you feel...

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The Best Caregiver Activities to Engage With Your Patient

Being a caregiver can be a very rewarding experience, but it does not come without challenges. If you are a professional caregiver, you may be more equipped to handle what’s in store for you, but if you are a first-time caregiver or perhaps taking on the role of caregiver for a loved one, you may...

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How to Keep Track of CHF Weight Monitoring for Patients

Around 5.7 million people in the US live with heart failure. The heart cannot pump enough blood to maintain homeostasis, and your body provides clues that you can manage. Anyone who’s experienced congestive heart failure (CHF) needs to track their weight continuously. Checking weight daily ensures that the patient knows if the body is carrying...

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Preparing For After-Surgery Home Care

It doesn’t matter who you are or how old you may be; post-op care is something that we all must think about before our loved ones or we head into surgery. This recovery period will vary from person to person, but for most patients, assistance is needed for days, weeks, or even months following the surgery. In...

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Where To Get Support As A Dementia Caregiver: Incidental, Transitional and 24/7 Caregiving

Caring for an elderly loved one with dementia can be a challenging and stressful time for families. Professional caregivers tend to have a better understanding of dementia and its progression. Still, families need to educate themselves on the different stages of dementia and what resources are available. It’s not easy to watch your loved one...

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Tips on Caring for a Bedridden Family Member at Home

Being a caregiver to a family member or loved one is a responsibility that should not be taken lightly. Caring for a bedridden relative can be even more challenging, especially if it’s your first time. Whether you take on the role of caregiver or seek out the assistance of a professional caregiver, it’s important to identify and...

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The Benefits of Private Duty Aides in Assisted Living Care

When Assisted Living isn't enough Choosing the appropriate level of care for your loved ones can be a complex and emotional process. Even after you've considered every factor, the question remains: "is this level of care enough?". Whether you choose in-home care or an assisted living facility, you might find that the baseline level of...

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Dementia Care: The Benefits of Hiring a Private Duty Aide

During the early stages of dementia, patients can generally remain in the comfort of their own homes. As their diagnosis progresses, limitations may increase, causing stress on your loved ones. As you and your family take turns caring for your senior family member, there may come a time where the family becomes overwhelmed, and help...

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Caring for Someone with Dementia

What is Dementia? Dementia is a term that covers a range of medical conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and more. It is a general term used to describe someone with memory loss, as well as language and problem-solving difficulties, that interfere with their everyday life. Abnormal brain changes trigger a decline in...

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Senior Isolation & Loneliness: How Can You Help?

Lonely Without Being Alone In this current Covid-19 pandemic, seniors who live in assisted living facilities may suffer from increased loneliness and isolation. Although there are many residents in these communities, loneliness among the elder population prevails. Isolation can have a significant impact on seniors and is linked to serious health problems. It is an...