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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 …

By Read Flake, 9:00 am on March 18, 2024

Table of Content1 Create an Emergency Phone Number List2 Secure Exterior Doors3 Install Grip/Grab Bars4 Lock Up Hazardous Substances5 Control Access to Medication6 Create a Safe Garage Area7 Check for Trip/Fall Hazards8 Explore Appliance Safety Options Even with a condition like Alzheimer’s disease, it’s often possible for seniors to continue living at home. At the …

By Read Flake, 9:00 am on March 15, 2024

Table of Content1 1. Spot the Signs2 2. Understand the Causes of Depression3 3. Learn the Connection between Depression & Other Medical Conditions4 4. Increase Engagement5 5. Focus on Other Types of Health6 6. Seek Outside Help Depression can affect people of all ages. When seniors are confronted with major lifestyle changes, illnesses, or the …

By Read Flake, 9:00 am on March 6, 2024

Table of Content1 Take Notes2 Keep Track of Your Loved One’s Symptoms3 Create a Folder with All Necessary Information4 Don’t Be Afraid to Ask Questions5 Build a Strong Relationship with Healthcare Professionals As a caregiver, you’ll often spend a lot of time interacting with the healthcare professionals in your senior loved one’s life. Enhancing communication …

By Read Flake, 9:00 am on March 5, 2024

Table of Content1 1. Seniors Are Irritable2 2. Brain Function Decreases with Age3 3. Age-Related Issues Are Genetically Ingrained4 4. All Seniors Have Brittle Bones5 5. Seniors Are Set in Their Ways6 6. Older Adults Aren’t Capable of Learning New Things7 7. Every Senior Experiences Joint Pain Many commonly held beliefs about aging aren’t true …

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

Table of Content1 1. Potassium-Rich Vegetables2 2. Milk3 3. Red Meat4 4. Soda Kidney disease is the ninth leading cause of death in the United States, and it’s especially prevalent in the elderly. One way to prevent this condition from developing is by eating a healthy diet and avoiding certain foods. Here’s a list of …

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

Table of Content1 Ask Questions about the Condition2 Assess Your Loved One’s Abilities3 Increase Safety Around the House4 Get Help Recovering from a stroke takes time, which requires you to be patient, work hard, and remain committed so your senior loved one can get better. To ensure your loved one is comfortable and safe during …

By Read Flake, 9:00 am on February 27, 2024

Table of Content1 What Are the Enrollment Dates?2 Is In-Home Care Covered?3 Which Prescription Drugs Does Part D Cover?4 What Are the Costs for Special Equipment? If your senior loved one has reached the age to enroll in Medicare, it’s important to understand how the different insurance plans work to ensure your loved one gets the …