Many seniors live on incomes smaller than what they used to bring in. Add medical expenses and other expenses to the picture, and staying on budget can be tricky. Fortunately, in home care helps keep seniors on track. Here’s how: Knowledgeable about senior discounts: In home care providers are well versed with which establishments offer…
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The help of home cancer care services is invaluable when it comes to effective cancer pain management for seniors. For one thing, cancer pain is often under-treated when it does not have to be. Why? Some doctors or other professionals shy from asking about cancer pain, or they don’t know enough to ask. On the…
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Part of elderly care is ensuring a safe home. This means checking for common trouble spots and updating homes as necessary. In some cases, a caregiver’s presence can minimize problems. Inside and Outside Stairs should be in good condition and have handrails. Hallways and doorways should be free of barriers. Alarm equipment such as smoke…
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Routines are essential for many people and especially for seniors who need a sense of control and familiarity. Routines are even more important for seniors with Alzheimer’s or other conditions. They serve as anchors and help these seniors live as independently as possible. These are the benefits to having daily routines. Lowers stress: Routines make life…
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Knowing what to do when your loved one resists senior care is tough, and the time has arrived for difficult conversations. Losses of any kind are hard, and senior citizens are dealing with a lot. They have much less independence, physical and mental agility, and some of their friends and relatives have probably died. Now…
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Senior care addresses a wide range of issues, whether that be unhealthy habits or a patient’s limited ability to do certain tasks, and individuals who are involved in senior care have an opportunity to help their loved ones create new habits that will help them stay healthy. For example, when a senior citizen’s meals aren’t…
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Many of us care for our aging parents. Yes, it is difficult emotionally and physically. Yes, our parents still look at us as children even though we are in our 50’s and they are in their 80’s+ (with their needs increasing). Yes, we know we should help, but some of their needs are beyond our capability. We may…
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Being diagnosed with a terminal illness is perhaps one of the most devastating news events in one’s life and in the lives of their family member as well. This means that when you are choosing a hospice caregiver, you have to look for someone who not only has the general training, but who is also…
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