The days of “take two aspirin and call me in the morning” have morphed into “take two of these…and two of these…and perhaps one of those, too!” Nearly 40% of seniors are taking at least five different prescription medications each day – not to...
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Benjamin Franklin certainly had it right: An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure. When it comes to noticing and addressing elderly mobility issues, prevention is crucial. Falls in older adults lead to 3 million emergency room...
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Minerals, vitamins, and supplements – oh my! Seventy percent of older adults are taking them; but are they really necessary as we get older? After all, a balanced and healthy diet offers seniors necessary nutrients. But there are certain...
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“You can make it, but it’s easier if you don’t have to do it alone.” – Betty Ford We know that no man (or woman) is an island, something that especially rings true when caring for a person with Alzheimer’s. However, many Alzheimer’s...
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Trusting someone you love to the care of someone else is not easy, particularly for a senior member of the family. Whether a loved one is at home or in a facility, you’ll have questions you need answered to alleviate any caregiver concerns you...
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Many of today’s older adults were raised in the Great Depression. They lived through a period when the nation was pinching pennies and cutting corners. Frugality was embedded in many of them at an early age and often remains firmly in place for a...
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Memory loss and dementia might seem synonymous. However, it’s crucial to understand that long-term memory often remains intact long into the progression of the disease. For this reason, tapping into those distant memories is an excellent way to...
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From the moment you woke up this morning up until the end of a tiring day, you have given your all to your older loved one. You provided help with showering and dressing, prepared delicious meals, cleaned the house, all while making sure your...
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If you have ever watched young children at the park, you know how quickly friendships are formed. A small group might be playing hide-and-seek, and a newcomer dashes over with a breathless, “Can I play?” More often than not, the reply is a...
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Short-term memory problems. Confusion. Inability to focus. Could it be dementia? Possibly; but if you’re a cancer survivor, there’s another likely culprit that could be at play: chemotherapy. Known as “chemo brain” or by its technical...
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In a perfect world, our family interactions would all be positive and helpful. We would handle transitional times smoothly, cooperatively, and without any disagreement. As our parents grew older, it would be a seamless process to meet their...
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Most of us are writing down notes all the time: grocery lists, to-do reminders, appointments, meetings, events…the list goes on and on. If you are a family caregiver, you have even more reasons for writing, as you manage another person’s life...
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