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How to Support Your Loved One Who's Showing Early Signs of Cognitive Changes
If you have a loved one who is showing early signs of cognitive changes, it can be difficult to know what to do. You may feel scared and uncertain about the future. While you can't cure or prevent the changes from happening, there are ways that you can support your loved one. By providing emotional support and practical assistance, you... ❯❯❯
What Everyone Needs to Know About Caring for the Elderly
As time goes by, those who become elders might not be able to take care of themselves like they used to. Their reflexes are slower, their joints are weaker, and their muscles aren't as durable. Does that make them unable to live properly? No, far from it. But it's not uncommon for older people to require some extra assistance. Granted,... ❯❯❯
How To Ensure Senior Safety In A Nursing Home
Taking care of a senior facing declining health and cognitive issues is a big responsibility. At times, you may not be able to manage it alone or even with the help of a professional caregiver at home. Sending your loved one to a nursing home is the best option, but it can be a daunting choice. Worrying about their safety and well-being... ❯❯❯
How To Keep Your Senior Loved Ones Happy And Healthy
The senior years of age 65 and older are often considered the person’s golden age. It is the period where an older adult experiences significant physical, physiological, and emotional changes in life. Their physical features will begin to age, their health will decline, and their bodies will lose strength and flexibility. Thus, when your... ❯❯❯
5 Top Memory Care Communities in California
1) Memory Care and California: A Perfect Match With its sunny weather and expansive coastline, California is the perfect place to retire. It's also a great state for those who need memory care. The state has many Memory Care facilities offering top-notch care for seniors with dementia or Alzheimer's. 2) Memory Care in California vs.... ❯❯❯
At-Home Rehabilitation Therapy For Seniors: Everything You Need To Know
Aging is natural and comes with a set of changes in the body. As your senior loved ones age, their bodies will likely have limited motion range, less flexibility, and strength, more stiffening up, and an overall drop in their endurance. A weakened immune system exposes them to various health concerns like heart disease, respiratory... ❯❯❯
Anxiety vs. Depression Among Older People: Causes, Signs, And Treatment Options
Depression and anxiety could be affecting older people more than you can imagine. For example, most older people living in long-term care facilities are prone to depression or anxiety disorders for various reasons. These include deterioration of physical health, loss of networks and friends, and moving to a new environment. In fact, one... ❯❯❯
How To Choose The Right In-Home Caregiver For Your Senior
Finding the right in-home caregiver for your elderly loved one is never easy. While it’s normal to feel overwhelmed or nervous, it’s crucial to make a wise decision for their sake. You want to ensure that your chosen in-home caregiver is compassionate, trustworthy, and capable of meeting your senior loved one’s unique needs. Fortunately,... ❯❯❯
A Guide to the Different Types of Monuments
Choosing the right monument to permanently honor and remember your loved one is a big decision. There are lots of different factors you must consider, such as your budget, the cemetery you’ve chosen, and the overall look and feel you would like it to have. Your loved one’s resting place should be a beautiful tribute to them, and... ❯❯❯
When to Consider Senior Assisted Living Facilities
As our parents grow older , we may start to notice changes in their behavior. Maybe they become more forgetful, have trouble keeping up with bills or medications, or seem confused and disoriented. These changes can be difficult to watch, but they don't necessarily mean that your parents have dementia. Sometimes it means they need care,... ❯❯❯
