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Benefits of Seniors Being Able To Live Independently At Home

Caring for an elderly parent? Respite care can reduce the stress

If you’re caring for one or both of your elderly parents, you know that it can be a fulfilling, loving and also stressful experience. Even if you’re a trained health professional, which most family caregivers aren’t, caring for a parent is difficult, even on the good days. Some days, it can feel like the stress …

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Seniors Being Able To Live Independently At Home

What exercises work best for seniors?

Exercise is vital for anyone’s health, no matter their age. Not only can it decrease your risk of heart disease and hypertension, it can also improve your mood and overall well-being. Exercise is especially crucial for seniors. And doing so regularly can help keep them limber, agile and attentive. If you’re looking to get your elderly …

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How To Hire An In-Home Caregiver For Your Loved One

Understanding and caring for your loved one with Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s can be debilitating for those who live with it and their families. It’s a brain disease that slowly diminishes a person’s memory, thinking and reasoning skills. It’s typically diagnosed in adults ages 65 and older, but can occur in people younger than that. Common signs of Alzheimer’s include frequent memory loss, difficulty performing tasks or …

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Do You Need In-Home Nursing?

What new nurses need to know about in-home nursing jobs

Nurses like you are needed now more than ever. You may think your only options are working in hospitals or nursing homes. However, in-home care has become more prevalent in recent years. More older adults are voicing their desires to keep their independence and their property, even when it becomes too much to maintain. According …

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Questions to Ask an Elder Care Agency

What to expect when recovering from a stroke at home

Recovering from a stroke is no easy feat. It can take weeks, months, even years for people to fully heal. These circumstances can create significant hardship for victims and their loved ones, as the amount of care stroke patients need can be intense and time-consuming. While the road to a full recovery can be long, …

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