Best Balancing Exercises for Seniors
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Removing tripping hazards, making other changes in the home and adding balancing exercises for seniors can help prevent falls.
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How to Spot Heat Stroke in Elderly Loved Ones
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By recognizing the signs of heat stroke in elderly people, you can help your loved one enjoy the summer safely. Learn more!
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Making the Transition to Private Home Care: What to Expect
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From researching options to getting the home ready for a caregiver, there are several things to consider when arranging for private home care.
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3 Self-Care Activities for Seniors in Columbus
It’s getting clearer every year that mental health is just as important for our well-being as physical health. In fact, one study showed that strong connections with community and family, as well as engagement with meaningful activities like hobbies, were better predictors of increased longevity than nearly any physical trait—including genetics. However, many seniors in Columbus feel lonely, isolated and anxious, and some health conditions can impose barriers that make it worse. For instance, difficulties with mobility or fatigue can make it hard to leave home, connect with others and engage with the world. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources...
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What Is Memory Care and How Can It Help Seniors?
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What is memory care? Learn how specialized care helps seniors with dementia age with dignity and grace while supporting your family.
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When Is It Time to Start Home Care Assistance?
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A few key signs make it clear when to begin considering home care assistance, but it’s important to start the discussion early on.
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4 Summer Safety Tips for Seniors in Columbus
Between beautiful weather and a schedule packed with free events, summers in Columbus can’t be beat. However, seniors in Columbus may need a little extra help to enjoy the warmer months to the fullest. Many older adults take medications that make them feel cooler than they actually are. In addition, they may be more prone to dehydration and heat stroke. Luckily, Columbus has options to ensure everyone enjoys the summer sun fully—and safely. With air conditioned spaces and nutritious ways to beat the heat, seniors in Columbus can easily have a summer full of fun and adventure. How Seniors in...
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Sundowning in Elderly?: Managing Dementia at Night
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Dementia symptoms tend to intensify later in the day. Preparation makes managing sundowning in elderly people easier on everyone involved.
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How to Build Senior Brain Health in Columbus, OH
While scientists are still working on a cure for Alzheimer’s and related dementias, it is possible to take simple steps to slow its onset or progression. Adopting healthier habits like a balanced diet, a healthy sleep schedule, and an exercise routine can all help protect senior brain health. So can building brain health, and Greater Columbus is full of options for seniors looking to do just that. With a variety of programs from the Westerville Parks & Recreation Department, restaurants helping older adults make healthy swaps that don’t feel like a sacrifice and exciting continuing education options, there’s sure to...
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How In-Home Caregivers Alleviate Anxiety in Seniors
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Stress and uncertainty impact your loved one’s health and quality of life. Learn how a professional caregiver can help reduce anxiety in seniors here.
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