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Your senior loved one’s sudden temper tantrum may leave you reeling from stress. As a family caregiver, you may sometimes feel as though you didn’t sign up for yelling or physical aggression. Anger may be especially troubling when your loved one was never like this before receiving a dementia diagnosis. Seniors with dementia do sometimes exhibit outbursts of anger that are difficult to address. Watch out for these six reasons…
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The new year always brings fresh changes that help seniors look to the future with hope. Yet, 2020 still brings some of the same challenges seniors have faced in the past along with a few new ones every family should be thinking about. These are the most common challenges seniors can anticipate facing in the upcoming year along with some solutions. Dwindling Caregivers in the Workforce Caregivers love what they…
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Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons for immobility. The perception of pain varies among people, and if your senior loved one has a mood disorder or cognitive problems, he or she may perceive pain differently than someone who doesn’t have these issues. Here are some ways to manage chronic pain in older adults so they can live more comfortably. 1. Encourage Movement Even when aging adults have…
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People change throughout their lives, and it’s well known that getting older generates some major changes in how a person feels and acts. Being prepared for the normal signs of aging helps seniors protect their overall health. Knowing what’s normal also provides a baseline to use to figure out when it’s time to call the doctor. These are all normal signs of aging that seniors can prevent from becoming a…
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Picnics are a great way for seniors to socialize, get some sun, and play games that can keep them mentally and physically stimulated. The Castle Rock senior care experts at Home Care Assistance want to share an infographic detailing the perfect games for seniors to play at a picnic. If your aging loved one needs help engaging in activities such as these or requires assistance with daily tasks, Home Care…
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The choice to leave their aging loved ones with dementia alone is difficult for many family caregivers because of the negative impact dementia has on memory, critical thinking skills, and motor functions. There may be times when you need to step away to handle professional and personal situations, but leaving your elderly parent alone can be risky, depending on the stage of his or her condition. Take a look at…
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Older adults often live on a fixed income supported by social security, retirement benefits, pension payouts, and similar sources. Based on an analysis of more than 100,000 complaints received from adults 62 and older, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has come up with a list of financial issues that typically affect people in their senior years. Here are six of the more common ones. 1. Covering Medical Costs Medicare doesn’t…
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When it comes to Parkinson’s, it’s imperative to focus on your senior loved one’s cognitive health as well as his or her motor skills. Therefore, you should look for a variety of fun brain exercises that keep your loved one occupied and slow the progression of the disease. Below are brain games seniors with Parkinson’s should take up and the benefits of each activity. Scrabble It’s common for older adults…
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Finding activities to do with your senior loved one with Alzheimer’s may be as simple as turning on the radio. Music has many benefits for people with Alzheimer’s disease that can help them enjoy a higher quality of life. These six benefits of music for seniors with Alzheimer’s will have you wanting to turn up the radio and sing a song with your loved one. 1. Sparks Memories of Happy…
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In addition to making your life much less stressful, in-home respite care could also be very beneficial for your aging parent. Even if you’d like to be the primary caregiver for your parent, there will most likely come a time when you need to consider a little professional assistance. Here’s a quick glimpse at just a few of the key advantages of in-home respite care and some signs these services…
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