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Elderly Care For My Parents – What Are My Options?
When the time comes that you need to seek professional help to care for your elderly parents, it can be a very confusing and emotional time. Knowing where to start, the level of care that your parents might require, and the costs involved are just a few of the...
Does My Loved-One Need 24 Hour Care? [How to Know if It’s Time]
It isn't easy to spot when your loved one needs to navigate from hourly care to 24-hour care. People often ask, “How do I know if it’s time?” Aging is inevitable. No matter if it is you or a loved one, everyone will need care at some point. 24-hour care is...
What to do When an Elderly Person Falls and Hits Their Head [SOLVED]
As men and women grow older and mobility declines, falls can become more common, and more serious. A decline in elderly mobility is a key factor, but not the only reason seniors fall. Cognitive decline, physical obstructions, slippery ground, and medical equipment...
Bedridden Patient Care Do’s and Don’ts
As our loved one’s nurtured and guided us through life as a child. One day, we may find ourselves returning the favor. Whether it may be a parent, grandparent, or close friend suddenly receiving a debilitating diagnosis or terminal illness. We want to do everything we...
What Activities can Seniors do at Home [With Instructions]
It’s no secret that aging has many obstacles. Whether its graying hair, mobility, memory loss, weight gain, vision loss, or decreased mental health to name a few. Going through some of these inevitable changes that naturally occur can be overwhelming and defeating....
How to Protect Seniors From Sickness [in 5 Easy Steps]
Seniors who live with family members, friends, or have frequent visitors are at risk for contracting an illness. With compromised immune systems due to age or existing illness, it's important to protect seniors from sickness including cold, flu, pneumonia,...
Short Term Care for Elderly – How it Works & What to Expect
Short term care for elderly seniors is a highly-utilized service that aims to pick up where normal caretakers may leave off. An as-needed service meant to give friends, family members and caretakers time off from the day-to-day rigors of keeping a loved safe and...
Top 8 Foods for Anti-Aging
Ever meet someone who is 10-20 years younger than you thought they were? You must be thinking to yourself, "did they win the genetic lottery"? Maybe they relied on the latest and greatest anti-aging cream, serum or whatchamacallit? Chances are, it has something to do...
Top 5 Exercises for Seniors
Young or old, having a daily routine can go a long way to keeping you on track for your exercise goals. It is very beneficial to have a few go-to workouts that you can really enjoy. When you dread your workout routine, it is unlikely you will follow it for very long....
Alzheimer’s and Self-Care (Plus 5 Other Care Options)
Alzheimer's is a slow-moving disease that affects memory and cognitive function. A form of dementia, Alzheimer's is a particularly difficult to treat condition, rendering patients increasingly disabled over time. Although medical researchers are continuously working...
How to Improve Mobility in Elderly – Try These 5 Easy Methods
Does your loved one suddenly need help standing up? Is walking down the street, or up a flight of stairs, all the sudden unmanageable? These may be the first steps of immobility, a common disorder experienced by millions worldwide. That's why we wanted to discuss...
Assisted Living Cost – is it Affordable Enough for You?
Finding the right assisted living home can be a difficult decision. Factors such as timing, location, and the individual’s care needs can play a big role in reaching a final decision. One of the most influential factors is price. In this article, we will review the...
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