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Challenges Facing Family Caregivers
Caregiving for a loved one is a balancing act Many people will become the primary caregiver of an aging parent or loved one, if they haven’t already. Caregiving is worthwhile and rewarding, but there are many challenges facing family caregivers. It becomes even more challenging if the caregiver has his...
Respite Care Can Make a Difference in Lives of Family Caregivers
Don’t feel guilty about taking care of yourself too. Consider respite care. Caring for a loved one can be very fulfilling. Family members often step in as caregivers to help an elderly parent or grandparent, chronically ill family member or loved one with a disability because they are loving and...
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Senior Citizens Day Chance to Connect with Loved Ones
National Senior Citizens Day Observed on August 21 In a 1988 proclamation, Ronald Reagan, who was the U.S. president at the time, created a national day for senior citizens. Still today, National Senior Citizens Day is annually observed on August 21. The observance was established to recognize and support senior citizens...
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Be aware of the risk factors that can cause seniors to fall One in four older Americans falls every year. Falls are the leading cause of injuries for seniors aged 65 and older, so preventing falls can be vital to their overall health. According to the Centers for Disease Control...
Important Immunizations for Seniors
August is Immunization Awareness Month Vaccines are not just for children. There are important immunizations for seniors as well. Certain immunizations can help prevent seniors from getting and spreading serious diseases that could result in poor health, medical bills and not being able to care for themselves. In fact, some...
Tips for Traveling with Your Elderly Parents
Are you about to head out on a family adventure with your elderly parents? Read these four travel tips to ensure a safe, stress-free vacation. Research and plan: Planning, reserving and confirming must be accomplished in advance to make the most of the trip. Establish a trip itinerary that allows...
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Art and Aging: How Art Can Benefit Older Adults
Older adults need to exercise their brain and their body. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association have found with older adults that exercising the brain is as important to keep the brain alert and strong as physical exercise is to keep the body strong and able.The benefits...
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Should Your Elderly Parents Live at Home Alone?
Elderly parents want to remain living independently, but it can be a struggle as they decline in physical or mental abilities. But when they are determined to do so, what do you do? AARP reported earlier this year that 80 to 90 percent of aging people, including our elderly parents,...
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Hot Weather Safety Tips for Older Adults
Extremely hot weather is in the forecast for many parts of the country. If you have older family members or elderly neighbors living nearby, it is important to make sure that, as temperatures rise, they are protected from the extreme heat. Here are some great hot weather safety tips that...
Pronounced “skleer-oh-DUR-muh”, it is a disease that involves the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues – the fibers that provide the framework and support for your body. June is Scleroderma awareness month. The entire month has been dedicated to this disease because so few people know about...
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