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24-Hour Home Care: A Step towards Caring For Elderly Parents

As a result of the baby boom generation coming into their retirement years, the need for home care assistance is increasing dramatically.  The Senior Home Care industry is growing rapidly.  Instead of moving to assisted living facilities or nursing homes for care, more and more senior citizens are finding that there is a better alternative: …

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Alzheimer’s Diet to Boost Memory – Superfoods that Help

You are what you eat!  Everyone knows that your diet has a lot to do with your health, persona, and well-being. Choosing a diet wisely can help increase longevity and even avoid life-threatening illnesses such as Alzheimer’s Disease. Following the Alzheimer’s diet or the MIND diet that includes brain-healthy superfoods can help prevent the ailment and …

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Exercises & Steps to Prevent Memory Slip-ups in Elderly

Many of us may experience memory slip-ups in our lives. This is particularly true for the elderly.  Walking into the room and forgetting the reason why you entered or forgetting an appointment or a phone call happens to the best of us.  But, when an elderly person starts forgetting names, regular activities, places, or important …

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Having a Winning ‘First Day’ with a New In-Home Caregiver

It may seem stressful at first, but hiring a caregiver can be quite relieving in the end.  At the beginning of the process it is often difficult to adjust to a new person being in your home.  But with time, it becomes normal and routine.  The key is to have open communication and the patience …

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Designing an Accessible Bedroom For Seniors

Sleep is said to be one of the most useful human activities.  That makes the bedroom one of the most important rooms in the house. Unfortunately, many bedrooms may not be safe for seniors and especially those with disabilities. In many homes, bedrooms are placed upstairs, which makes them increasingly hard to get to and …

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5 Activities to Spark Memories for Alzheimer’s Patients

People living with dementia find it difficult to recall memories, especially as the dementia journey progresses. There are many different activities which can help to spark memories, which in turn can help to boost mood and improve well-being. Here are five super activities, which when applied well, may help to bring back memories in those …

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5 Best Balance Training Equipment for seniors

Do you wish to control your balance and coordination? Experts believe that maintaining good balance and coordination is highly essential in adults and helps prevent them from life-threatening falls. While balance exercises like standing on one-foot, lunges, and squats can all help strengthen your balance, specialty training tools made just for balance practice can be …

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Winter Safety: Top 5 Tips for Caregivers and their Seniors

Winter Safety: Top 5 Tips for Caregivers and their Seniors Harsh weather can bring special challenges to seniors and their caregivers. Prepare yourself so you stay healthy and safe in severe winter conditions. Winter Safety: Top 5 Tips for Caregivers and their Seniors Winter weather can bring special challenges and circumstances to seniors and their …

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