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The Benefits of Drinking Water

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In today’s medicine-centric world there seems to be a pill for  everything. Whether you have a headache, digestive problems, or want to lose  weight, there is a “magic” pill that can take care of all your problems.  But do you ever stop and wonder what might be causing these problems in the first place? Yes, a pill can take care of the pain, but why not take precautions to prevent the pain from ever occurring in  the first place?  One of the most simple solutions to these problems is also one of the main culprits that cause them: water.  According...

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10 Early Signs of Alzheimer's

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Early diagnosis is extremely crucial with Alzheimer's.  The sooner you know you mayhave Alzheimer's the more time you have to take advantage of all the treatment opportunities available.  It also gives you and your family time to know and understand the disease and enables you to plan for the future.  With that said, the Alzheimer's Association is a wonderful resource to use when researching information about Alzheimer's, including the brain science behind it, doctors visits, as well as early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's. Below is the list of signs and symptoms to look for when addressing the possibility of...

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Finding the Best Foods for the Elderly

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Learn how to find the best foods for the elderly people in your life.

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Non Medical Home Care Versus Medical Home Care

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What is the difference between medical home care and non medical home care? This ultimate guide from the experts at FirstLight explains.

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Are Your Aging Parents Behaving Badly?

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There are many stresses that people deal with as caregivers for their aging parents, but few are as difficult to handle as aggressive and negative behavior.  At FirstLight HomeCare, we receive countless questions and concerns about what to do with an aging parent who is abusive and hard to control.  The problem that many people face is the difficulty in confronting their parents about these behaviors saying things like, “they are stuck in their ways” or “they will get defensive if I bring up their behavior.”  Although these concerns are valid, you can and should address your aging parents behavior since it is...

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5 Great Senior Activities

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Keeping busy can be a difficult task for aging adults.  Our entire lives have been run by schedules, whether it be homework as a kid or real work as an adult.  As aging adults enter the next chapter of their lives, they find themselves with more free time than they have experienced in a long time, and this leads to boredom, decreasing health, and lack of daily enjoyment.  In order to make sure your parents are maintaining a fulfilled life, introduce some activities in their lives.  Below we have listed 5 great activities that will not only help keep aging adults...

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Cost of Caregiving

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Many of us are caregivers – for our parents, brothers or sisters, or other relatives – and don’t even think about the financial demands it places on us. Maybe you are a caregiver who provides “hands on” care right now, but may be called upon to provide financial assistance for your care recipient in the future. In addition to the emotional demands placed on caregivers, it’s important to consider the financial consequences. If it’s possible to plan ahead, this helps to avoid some costly mistakes so you don’t get yourself in a financial bind. If you’re taking care of a...

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Senior Care To Keep Parents Active

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Grieving the loss of a parent is more than difficult, and seeing your living parent live alone can also be hard.  Many times, your living parent is still able to take care of him or herself and moving into an assisted living center is out of the question.In a situation like this, it may become a responsibility of yours to help keep your parent active.  With the hustle and bustle of your own life, including children and work, this can be a very difficult task and much guilt may start to arise. It is important to remember that as it...

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Test your memory for Alzheimer's

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Are you concerned that you or or a loved one might be showing early signs of Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer's is a progressive form of presenile dementia that is similar to senile dementia; however, Alzheimer’s generally begins to appear in people’s 40s and 50s.  The good news is that with early detection you can have a better chance of managing the disease and living the fullest life possible for years to come. One of the best ways to determine if you are showing early signs of Alzheimer’s Disease is to do self-basement tests.  Self-basement tests are a great way to test your cognitive ability...

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Five Tips for Long Distance Caregiving

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Caring for a loved one that lives locally can be stressful, yet caring for one that is long distance can extenuate the circumstances immensely.  There are a number of responsibilities in both situations, and in a long distance situation it is imperative that you feel comfortable delegating some of these responsibilities to others.  With that said, it is necessary for you to embrace communication among the family and those that are able to help locally.  Each family has unique situations, and something that works for one family may not work for others.  We have provided five tips that may be...

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