Millions of Family Caregivers help the 5 Million Americans with Alzheimer’s Dementia Alzheimer’s dementia is the most common form of dementia. Caregivers are mostly family members; spouses and adult children. Dementia is the catch all phrase for memory loss and cognitive impairment. Alzheimer’s dementia progresses over many years. Short term and long term memory is affected ...
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Aug 2015
Senior Vaccines: Flu, Pneumonia and Shingles Senior vaccines are a marvel of the 20th century health care and have been improving into the 21st century. Older Adults are often at risk for some common illnesses due to a lowered immune system which accompanies aging. The truism, “An ounce of Prevention is worth a pound of cure” ...
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Jul 2015
Home Assistance Care Can Start with a Couple of Hours Home Assistance for aging parents keeps them safe, independent and cared for. Private Home Care companies in South Florida typically have a 4 hour minimum. We have found that rule can be a deterrent to accepting any help, even when more may actually be needed. It ...
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Jun 2015
Hurricane Preparedness is Key to Planning for the Storm and Afterwards Hurricane Preparedness for Floridians; we know June 1st begins the Hurricane Season which lasts through November. It is a time to review your Hurricane Plan, make needed changes and restock your Hurricane supplies – testing things and adding new water and paper goods. Review your ...
Hot Sunshine Tips Here in South Florida (a.k.a. Paradise) the Summer Sunshine is already beating down, mixed with humidity. Learn safety tips, especially for older adults and seniors so that they do not get heat stroke or dehydrated which can lead to other health problems. Learn to enjoy the summer, safely. As severe as the winter ...
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Apr 2015
Medicaid Rehab Beds in Area Centers ...
It is never easy to care for aging and elderly parents. It is that much harder if you and your siblings don’t have much in common or in fact do not get along with each other. You may not see eye to eye, but open confrontation helps no one, and in some way harms each member of ...
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Mar 2015
Are your Elder Parents stubborn when you try to help and guide them? Is this aggravating and frustrating, not to mention leaving them at risk? Learn ways to understand them better or accept their position. There are emotional and psychological reasons why people resist common sense suggestions and don’t make any changes. Denial is ...
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