Stress is bound to happen, and actually, not always a bad thing. After all, as the saying goes, “A diamond is just a piece of charcoal that handled stress exceptionally well.” However, especially for family caregivers, the level of stress can rapidly intensify and be frustrating, and when not managed effectively, lead to big health […]
Times of crisis can bring out the best as well as the worst in us. During the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve heard stories of people hoarding items and selling them to generate an outrageous profit, together with stories of people who selflessly met the needs of others despite their own fears. The secret to weathering the […]
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Older adults diagnosed with mesothelioma have a variety of options when it comes to treatment. The type of care your loved one receives will be determined after a doctor or specialist evaluates him or her. Since each older adult’s diagnosis is unique, treatment will vary on an individual basis. While there is no specific treatment […]
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You may very well not recognize her by name, but you’ve possibly come across her story. Joy Milne has an especially specialized talent: detecting Parkinson’s disease through her nose. Her gift came to light when she sensed what she describes as an “overpowering sort of nasty yeast smell” in her husband of 10 years. Soon noticing other […]
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A senior who exhibits loss of memory, confusion, poor judgment, repetition, and problems with performing daily activities has the distinguishing signs of Alzheimer’s disease, right? Actually, what appears to be a clear case of Alzheimer’s may really be one of several different types of dementia – in particular, one that has just recently been identified. Known as LATE, or limbic-predominant age-related […]
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Understanding where to turn with regard to the latest, most dependable info on COVID-19, particularly as it relates to the elderly and family members who take care of them, is extremely important – and complicated. With many resources and differing opinions on this serious topic, we want to help make it more straightforward to locate what you […]
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Discussing finances with senior parents can tend to be a taboo subject, and the reason behind multiple arguments, enhanced emotions, and misunderstandings. And for a good number of today’s seniors, who maintain a “Depression mentality” from years of saving for a rainy day and learning to “waste not, want not,” it is often uncomfortable for […]
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Taking care of a senior loved one with Alzheimer’s is a fluid, ever-evolving undertaking. One day may be calm and peaceful, with your parent enjoying activities, eating healthy meals, and sharing laughter with you; while the next day may be filled with agitation, anxiety, and sullenness. Exactly what will today bring? Figuring out how to […]
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A current study of over 2,000 seniors finds that a remarkable 87% take one or more prescription drugs, and a full 36% are taking five or more – in addition to 38% using over-the-counter meds on a frequent basis. Managing these medications in our later years can be quite challenging, and there are certain risks and […]
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Dementia care calls for both compassion and creativity to manage a range of complicated behaviors and effects, and that’s particularly true in relation to incontinence, something that is incredibly common in Alzheimer’s along with other types of dementia. These tried-and-true techniques are usually effective in minimizing the effect of incontinence and curtailing an escalation of emotions […]
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Tips to Manage Family Caregiver Stress
/in Caregiver Stress, Caregiving Stress, Caregiving Tips /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentStress is bound to happen, and actually, not always a bad thing. After all, as the saying goes, “A diamond is just a piece of charcoal that handled stress exceptionally well.” However, especially for family caregivers, the level of stress can rapidly intensify and be frustrating, and when not managed effectively, lead to big health […]
Caregiver Resilience During a Time of Crisis
/in Caregiving Stress, Caregiving Tips, Family Caregivers /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentTimes of crisis can bring out the best as well as the worst in us. During the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve heard stories of people hoarding items and selling them to generate an outrageous profit, together with stories of people who selflessly met the needs of others despite their own fears. The secret to weathering the […]
Top 5 Treatment Options for Seniors with Mesothelioma
/in Uncategorized /by rhc-admOlder adults diagnosed with mesothelioma have a variety of options when it comes to treatment. The type of care your loved one receives will be determined after a doctor or specialist evaluates him or her. Since each older adult’s diagnosis is unique, treatment will vary on an individual basis. While there is no specific treatment […]
Could New Parkinson’s Diagnostic Tests Be Developed Based on Our Sense of Smell?
/in Challenging Diseases, Chronic Disease, Elder Care, Parkinson's Disease, Senior Care, Senior Health /by Marissa SnookYou may very well not recognize her by name, but you’ve possibly come across her story. Joy Milne has an especially specialized talent: detecting Parkinson’s disease through her nose. Her gift came to light when she sensed what she describes as an “overpowering sort of nasty yeast smell” in her husband of 10 years. Soon noticing other […]
The Different Types of Dementia: Is It Alzheimer’s or Something Else?
/in Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's DIsease, Dementia, Home Health Agency, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Mental Health /by Marissa SnookA senior who exhibits loss of memory, confusion, poor judgment, repetition, and problems with performing daily activities has the distinguishing signs of Alzheimer’s disease, right? Actually, what appears to be a clear case of Alzheimer’s may really be one of several different types of dementia – in particular, one that has just recently been identified. Known as LATE, or limbic-predominant age-related […]
The COVID-19 Crisis Resources Seniors and Family Caregivers Need
/in Challenging Diseases, Elder Care, Health Concerns, Home Health Agency, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Safety /by Marissa SnookUnderstanding where to turn with regard to the latest, most dependable info on COVID-19, particularly as it relates to the elderly and family members who take care of them, is extremely important – and complicated. With many resources and differing opinions on this serious topic, we want to help make it more straightforward to locate what you […]
How to Best Discuss Finances with Senior Parents
/in Uncategorized /by Marissa SnookDiscussing finances with senior parents can tend to be a taboo subject, and the reason behind multiple arguments, enhanced emotions, and misunderstandings. And for a good number of today’s seniors, who maintain a “Depression mentality” from years of saving for a rainy day and learning to “waste not, want not,” it is often uncomfortable for […]
Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s? Daily Journaling Helps!
/in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Caregiving Tips, Home Care Services Fort Lauderdale FL /by Marissa SnookTaking care of a senior loved one with Alzheimer’s is a fluid, ever-evolving undertaking. One day may be calm and peaceful, with your parent enjoying activities, eating healthy meals, and sharing laughter with you; while the next day may be filled with agitation, anxiety, and sullenness. Exactly what will today bring? Figuring out how to […]
Fort Lauderdale In-Home Care Tips: Avoid These Common Senior Medication Dangers
/in Family Caregiving, Home Care Services Fort Lauderdale FL, Medication /by Marissa SnookA current study of over 2,000 seniors finds that a remarkable 87% take one or more prescription drugs, and a full 36% are taking five or more – in addition to 38% using over-the-counter meds on a frequent basis. Managing these medications in our later years can be quite challenging, and there are certain risks and […]
Coping with Incontinence and Dementia
/in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Dementia, Personal Care Tips /by Marissa SnookDementia care calls for both compassion and creativity to manage a range of complicated behaviors and effects, and that’s particularly true in relation to incontinence, something that is incredibly common in Alzheimer’s along with other types of dementia. These tried-and-true techniques are usually effective in minimizing the effect of incontinence and curtailing an escalation of emotions […]