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Dec 2019
Making a Successful Home Care Match Making a successful home care match doesn’t just happen. It takes planning and a lot of truthful information. But, the right match is magic. Some areas of the country, like South Florida have many more choices to select from than other areas. It is helpful to have the person ...
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Nov 2019
Holiday Cheer or Stress? Holiday Cheer or Stress? Take control this season. The holidays are weeks away but the joy and stress of this season is already being felt. Planning is a key to having cheerful holidays. Whether you are traveling, having visitors or don’t have any plans, there is no getting away from the ...
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Oct 2019
Caregiver Cling is a Thing “Caregiver Cling” is similar to what we used to call “Separation Anxiety“. In this context it describes dependent adults who experience anxiety or even panic when their primary caregiver or partner is absent. The caregiver might just be in another room but out of their loved one’s view. This creates ...
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Oct 2019
Incontinence and Aging Incontinence in aging adults happens more frequently than is discussed. Advertising for incontinence products makes it less of a taboo topic. About a fourth of seniors experience bladder issues and about a tenth have bowel problems. Because people may feel embarrassed or uncomfortable talking about it, they wait to seek help until ...
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Sep 2019
Guide to Levels of Care Guide to levels of care for moving a loved is confusing because each property or care level can have its own rules. Whether the person them self recognizes they need help or a family member, friend, banker, or doctor sees impairment or decline the first decision is to stay at home ...
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Aug 2019
DIAGNOSIS: PARKINSON DISEASE – What Next? Parkinson disease is a progressive Neuro-degenerative disease characterized by the brain’s inability to produce enough Dopamine (Neurotransmitter). Because no two people with Parkinson disease are exactly alike, there are many possible symptoms experienced by each individual person. There is no definitive cause though there appears a good case in the literature ...
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Jul 2019
Elder Law Attorney An Elder Law Attorney is a “specialist” in the area of law concerning matters related to older adults. As in Medicine, there are general practitioners and specialists. Elders have unique legal concerns and considerations related to their age. Laws dealing with seniors often differ from state to state. So use one in your ...
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Jul 2019
Hearing Loss and Dementia Hearing loss and dementia are connected. Research finds links between hearing impairment and cognitive impairment. This is truer for men. As hearing loss worsens, the risk of developing dementia increases. People with mild auditory loss are almost twice as likely to develop dementia. Risk increases three-fold for moderate loss. Five times ...
“Tough Talk” Tips for Difficult Conversations with Aging Parents Imagine a friend or family member telling you that you need help. That they don’t think you are taking proper care of yourself or your home. And, suggest that maybe you relocate. That conversation would likely be very quick, ending in bad feelings all around. Our natural defense ...
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Oct 2018
Family Caregiver Tips According to a 2015 National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP study there were over 34 million Americans caring for an adult aged fifty and older. So their numbers will increase as “Boomers” age. First “tip” is to share the responsibility. So, ask other family members and friends or hire help. Going ‘solo’ as a ...
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