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Advantages of Aging at Home

December 6, 2023

As we age, many of us face the inevitable decision of where to spend our golden years. While assisted living facilities and nursing homes are viable options for some, an increasing number of seniors are choosing to age in the comfort of their own homes.  At Gulfshore Private Home Care, we understand the unique benefits of aging at home and are committed to providing high-quality in-home care services in Naples,…

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Coronavirus and Older Adults: What to Know and How to Prepare

March 12, 2020

People ages 60 and up are at higher risk of novel coronavirus infection. Symptoms include fever, dry cough and difficulty breathing, and it’s primarily spread between people. Here’s how older adults can prepare and protect themselves from the novel coronavirus. This guidance comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Drs. Carla Perissinotto and Samir Sinha, both geriatricians. Note: Recommendations for COVID-19 may change as officials learn more,…

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Conversation Starters

March 10, 2020

Tips for Communicating with Seniors Seniors crave social connection as much as the rest of us. Unfortunately, sometimes they are less able to verbalize their feelings as well as they used to or are self-conscious about slower speech or reduced memory. Some extra effort may be needed to strike up a conversation with them. It’s important to try not to treat them differently. Realize that they have had rich experiences,…

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Seniors and Pet Therapy

March 3, 2020

What is Pet Therapy? Pet therapy is an interaction between a person and a trained animal, alongside the animal’s handler, with the goal of helping that person cope with or recover from a health issue or mental challenge. Pet therapy is a broad term that encompasses Animal- Assisted Therapy (AAT) and Animal-Assisted Activities (AAA). AAT typically entails concrete treatment goals using an animal and its handler, in conjunction with work…

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Find the Right Caregiver for your Elderly Parent

February 27, 2020

Entrusting Your Aging Parent to Someone Else’s Care is a Big Decision How do you know who the right caregiver is? There are a few steps you can take to help make your selection confidently. 57% of seniors over age 70 do not find it very easy to live alone. Many need assistance with some daily tasks. If your parent is one of them and plans to age in place,…

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How to Help Seniors Make the Most of Doctor Visits

February 17, 2020

Preparing Seniors for Doctor Visits Getting to a doctor visit, as well as understanding and implementing medical advice, can be a challenge for seniors. Aging involves changes in health, physical ability, and medical risks. On average, older adults in the US tend to be in a healthcare setting about 17 days a year. Given how common (and often necessary) it is for seniors to interact with doctors, it is important…

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Your Senior Parent Needs Independence

June 27, 2017

One of the strangest parts of your parents getting older is the element of role reversal. When you were young, they took care of you, making sure that you were fed, clothed, and safe. Now that your parent is no longer able to take care of themselves, you must now step up. For many adult children, this can be overwhelming, but it is also rewarding. However, just because you are…

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Protecting Seniors From Outrageous Summer Temperatures

May 21, 2016

The summer sun is dangerous. While it offers a warm enough temperature to enjoy the outdoors, there are times in the summer that temperatures raise to outrageous levels, making the outdoors a dangerous place to spend time. As a senior citizen, you become more susceptible to experiencing the dangerous outcomes of the sun, such as heat strokes and dehydration. While we don’t hear about it often, nearly 400 Americans die…

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Surviving Allergy Season

April 29, 2016

If you’re on of the unlucky people that finds themselves suffering from allergies during the springtime, or maybe even throughout the year, then you know how hard it can be to find comfort. As a senior, chances are that you’re having a harder time than younger people at finding a solution to making it through life with these allergies. When it comes to taking allergy medicine, it becomes difficult because…

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