When You Live Hours From an Aging Parent, What Should You Look For During a Visit?
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When You Live Hours From an Aging Parent, What Should You...
Most family caregivers report that they're within an hour of their parent's home. What if you're farther away? You live hours from the family home. It's too far to stop by more than every few months. What signs should you be looking for when you are...
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When Should You Step in and Demand Your Dad Receives Home...
You're concerned that your dad isn't able to manage his home as well as he did. He's not doing laundry without your help. He relies heavily on frozen pizzas and canned soup for his meals. You've asked him about home care services, and he refuses to...
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September 28 Is National Good Neighbor Day – Be a Good...
What is your idea of a good neighbor? Is it someone who keeps an eye on your house when you are not home? Is it someone who responds when you need help? Perhaps it is simply being friendly and saying “Hello” when you are out for a...
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Constipation Issues in the Elderly
Constipation issues can be very frustrating and uncomfortable for seniors and difficult for family members and caregivers when they experience feelings of helplessness on how to help them find relief. [caption id="attachment_1568"...
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Five Tips for Proper Oral Hygiene for Seniors with Manual Dexterity...
One elderly care issue that can interfere with daily functioning is increased difficulty in manual dexterity. As hand functioning diminishes, you may find your senior having difficulty picking up or holding on to household items, operating small...
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What Should You Do When You Realize You Need Help?
It’s difficult to admit that you can’t do and be everything as your senior’s caregiver. There’s just so much for you to try to keep track of and doing that on your own can get overwhelming fast. Here’s what you can do. Your Employer May...
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