Category Archives: Elder Care
How Elder Care Helps Alleviate Family Caregiver Stress
If you have a senior parent that wants to remain in their home but needs more support than you can give you’re not alone. Members of the “Sandwich Generation” are finding themselves stuck between elderly parents that need care and young...
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Elder Care Sheds Light on the Hidden Dangers of Overhydration
Many people focus on drinking a certain amount of water daily to ensure they’re in peak health. However, there is such a thing as being overhydrated. As dangerous as dehydration is, overhydration should also be monitored, as it can have negative...
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How Elder Care Helps Seniors Who Have Multiple Sclerosis
You may have heard of MS or Multiple Sclerosis but not know exactly what it does or how it will impact your loved one. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease impacting the central nervous system. Symptoms will vary among individuals, and...
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How Elder Care Help Seniors With Balance
Even younger seniors will have to worry about balance and coordination at some point. If your senior loved one has never focused on balance and coordination or finding ways to improve them, they may be at risk for falling. Finding ways to practice...
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How to Tell if Your Loved One Has Hearing Loss
The first week of March is Hearing Awareness Week. One in six people is affected by hearing loss. There can be various reasons why someone will start to lose their hearing, but the elderly often slowly lose their hearing. Sometimes it can be so...
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Fall’s Arrival Is a Good Time to Talk About Fall Prevention
It's fall, and that's a good time to start talking about fall prevention with your family. As the leaves fall or temperatures drop, your dad is more likely to slip and fall on wet leaves or icy sidewalks. Several things within his home also increase...
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