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By Read Flake, 9:00 am on June 28, 2024

Table of Content1 1. Guilt2 2. Frustration3 3. Resentment4 4. Doubt5 5. Joy Living far away from your senior loved one already generates many emotions, yet you may have had no idea how much it would hit you when you became a caregiver. While many caregivers experience challenging emotions, those feelings may intensify when there …

By Read Flake, 9:00 am on June 14, 2024

Table of Content1 Comprehension during the Early Stages2 Comprehension during the Middle Stages3 Comprehension during the Late Stages4 Communicating with Your Loved One Progressive forms of dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease can affect communication and contribute to difficulties with comprehension. If you’re providing care for an aging loved one with dementia, you may reach a …

By Read Flake, 9:00 am on May 17, 2024

Table of Content1 Create a Daily Routine2 Increase Exercise3 Use Technology4 Talk to Neighbors According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6 in 10 seniors with dementia will wander at some point. Wandering can be frightening for families providing care for elderly loved ones with dementia, but there are many ways to address and prevent this dangerous …

By Read Flake, 9:00 am on April 26, 2024

Table of Content1 Reduced Ability to Form Facial Expressions2 Mood Swings3 Muscular Problems4 Cognitive Issues Getting out of the home and engaging with others is vital to a senior’s health, but those living with Parkinson’s are at higher risk for isolation due to many of the symptoms associated with the disease. However, family caregivers need …

By Read Flake, 9:00 am on March 29, 2024

Table of Content1 1. Boost Bone Health2 2. Prevent Heart Attacks & Strokes3 3. Lower the Risk of Lung Cancer4 4. Decrease Coughing5 5. Avoid Alzheimer’s Disease6 6. Promote Better Sleep Smoking can lead to poor health and several life-threatening diseases. Although quitting is often difficult for older adults, especially those who have smoked for …

By Read Flake, 9:00 am on March 20, 2024

Table of Content1 Kidney Disease Explained2 Risks3 Symptoms4 Prevention5 Treatment Seniors are at high risk for kidney disease. To help your aging loved one prevent this condition, it’s important to shed some light on a health concern most seniors and caregivers don’t talk about.   Kidney Disease Explained The kidneys are the body’s filtration system. …

By Read Flake, 9:00 am on March 19, 2024

Table of Content1 Crossword Puzzles2 Conventional Jigsaw Puzzles3 Math Puzzles4 Sudoku5 Word Searches The stroke rehabilitation process begins quickly after the medical team stabilizes the individual who experienced the stroke. During this time, the brain has a high plasticity level. Neurons are busy creating new pathways as healing takes place. The types of rehabilitation seniors …