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Supporting Seniors’ Nutritional Health

January 22, 2020

Many seniors face inadequate nutrition. The effects of being undernourished or malnourished can be dangerous, so it is important to recognize signs of nutritional issues in aging loved ones. Common Challenges to Seniors’ Nutritional Health Typically, nutritional issues are associated with poverty or illnesses. For seniors, however, some of the most common challenges include: Difficulty getting to grocery stores, carrying groceries, and putting them away Trouble with meal planning and…

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Dementia is More Than Memory Loss

December 17, 2019

When most people think about dementia, they associate it with memory loss. While it’s true that memory loss is a hallmark of dementia, there are far more symptoms associated with this condition. The same cognitive decline that causes memory loss also presents other challenges for individuals with dementia.  These challenges have a profound impact on several areas of cognition, including:  Communication Understanding language declines through the progression of dementia. Reading,…

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5 Steps for Long-Distance Family Caregivers

November 7, 2019

It’s quite common for people to care from a distance these days. With people living longer and more and more family members moving hundreds of miles away, there is a growing population of long-distance family caregivers who are at a loss for what to do when their loved ones need additional help.   After all, it’s impossible to be two places at once, so how do you manage all of the…

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The Dos and Don’ts of Dementia Care

October 3, 2019

When your loved one has mid-to-late stage dementia, it’s common for them to present new behavioral problems. The progression of the disease comes with many emotions, such as confusion, anger, sadness, paranoia, and fear. This can result in issues that often make it difficult to communicate with loved ones with dementia.  This is one of the most distressing parts of dementia care. It’s also enormously frustrating for those with the…

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Safe Driving for Seniors

September 3, 2019

After decades of driving, many seniors struggle to accept that their ability may have been affected. Though the skills and knowledge are still there, as we age, reaction times slow down. This can make driving perilous for many seniors, which is why older adults may have to limit their driving, or even stop altogether.  According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, after the age of 75, the risk of…

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Meal Prep Tips for Busy Caregivers

August 6, 2019

Caregiving takes up a lot of your time, and one area that may be particularly time-consuming for you is preparing meals. Between planning, grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning, it can feel like a full-time job. Not only that, making meals for a senior loved one can be complicated, whether they have many dietary restrictions and nutritional needs or are simply a picky eater (or both!).  Something that can be an…

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Protecting Your Senior Loved One From Scammers

July 10, 2019

You don’t want any of your loved ones to fall victim to financial exploitation, but it’s an unfortunate reality that seniors in particular are vulnerable to these threats. Many scammers target older adults because they may be more isolated and have certain cognitive issues that leave them easily confused. This is particularly devastating to this population because most are no longer working, and falling for one of these scams could…

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Insomnia and Seniors: What You Need to Know

June 21, 2019

It’s normal to occasionally struggle to fall asleep, but for people with insomnia, sleep is a constant source of stress and anxiety. A person with insomnia may be tired all day long, then crawl into bed at night and toss and turn. This is a big problem because sleep is such an integral part of our health. Insomnia is more common than you might think, especially in the senior population.…

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Communicating With Your Loved One With Dementia

May 24, 2019

One of the biggest difficulties of having a loved one with dementia is that they just don’t seem like themselves anymore. Their judgment and reasoning become more and more of a struggle as the plaques and tangles in the brain begin to affect their thought process and behavior. It can be increasingly difficult to feel like they’re really hearing you, and in some cases, the person may become “aphasic,” meaning…

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Essential Tips for Arthritis Prevention and Care

April 24, 2019

Arthritis is a condition characterized by inflammation of one or more of the joints. The most common symptoms of arthritis are stiffness and pain in the joints, and this condition tends to worsen over time and can become completely debilitating. According to the CDC, roughly 54.4 million Americans have arthritis, which accounts for a quarter of the country. While arthritis doesn’t discriminate when it comes to age, it is more…

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