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Category: Home Care

How to Identify Heart Disease Warning Signs

Jan262021rthomashome care, home care agencies, in home care, in home care agencies

If you or your parent assumes that the only warning signs of a heart attack or cardiovascular disease are pain in the left arm and the feeling of an elephant on your chest, you may be surprised to learn that you don’t know all of the warning signs of heart disease. Research indicates there is not one clearly defined symptom…

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When It’s Time for Home Care

Dec202020Assisting Handscaregiver, home care, personal care

Your mom or dad may appear to be in tip-top shape. However, it’s the little nuances that make you wonder if a little home care may go a long way to enhance their life and add a little vim and vigor to their step. If your parent has been living alone for a while, possibly after the loss of a…

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Home Care Agency vs. Private Caregiver: Which One to Choose

Dec152020msoltiscare for seniors, caregiver, home care agency, private caregiver, senior care

Although you and your parent may have made a pact years ago that he or she would never be dependent on you, life does not come with guarantees. Occasionally as the adult child, you need to make decisions for your mom or dad, and sometimes that includes working with a caregiver. You know your parent does not want to move…

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Providing Home Care For Elderly Adults Is Not A Job For Everyone

Dec052020msoltishome care, home care for eldelry, senior care

Aging adults often need more assistance as they grow older. Before you become your parent’s primary care provider, it’s important to understand if you are up to the job. Providing home care for elderly adults is just that – a job. You will be taking over daily tasks like bathing, dressing and toileting for them. Role reversal is not an…

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How to identify, Stop and Prevent Elder Abuse

Nov052020msoltiscare for seniors, elder abuse, home care, home care for seniors, in home care, in home care for seniors

Elder abuse is a major problem that seniors face as they age. Of course it’s wrong and often avoidable if care providers, including family members, are better educated. But consider how difficult it may be for you to take care of your loved one who may be acting erratic.  Your parent may be suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s and the…

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Should Seniors Receive High-Dose Flu Vaccines?

Oct282020Assisting Handscaregiver, home care, medication reminders

Flu season is upon us, even though it still feels like summer in many cities across the United States. If your parent is 65 or older, hopefully he or she has had a yearly flu vaccine already. In fact, a doctor may recommend they receive a high dose flu vaccine rather than the standard vaccine. Because the immune system is…

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How to Support Your Parents’ New Vegan Diet

Oct012020Assisting Handshome care, home care for seniors, meal preparation

Your mother or father may be a vegetarian or a flexitarian, or a vegan by choice or chance. Those who have chosen to be vegetarian often discover conflict among some family members, physicians and home care agencies. The debate about the food pyramid is still strong among many in the healthcare industry. Many believe a well-balanced diet should include meat,…

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How Nutrient Deficiencies Can Cause Cravings for Unhealthy Food

Sep182020rthomashome care, home care services, meal preparation

You may be chuckling about some of mom or dad’s cravings for sweets and junk food and have determined it is due to age or a medically related issue. However, it’s suspected that many otherwise healthy seniors have vitamin deficiencies that cause such cravings. Were you aware that the lack of certain vitamins in your parent’s diet could cause them to…

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Why Grandparents Shouldn’t Become Babysitters

Sep102020msoltiscaregivers, companionship, home caregivers, personal care, why grandparents should become babysitters

Your mother or father may have been excited to become a grandparent. They may have been so excited that they were willing to help care for their grandchildren. However, the word “help” should have been defined. Think about this: Your mom or dad spent a good portion of their life raising their children, and now it is their turn to…

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How a Caregiver Can Help Seniors with Daily Challenges

Sep012020Assisting Handscompanionship, home care, home care agencies, personal care

Whether the sun is shining or the sky is overcast, every day can be an overwhelming day for seniors as they age. Simple tasks like waking up and getting out of bed may be a challenge for your parent, and yet they may not be ready to face that daunting fact. Caregivers are all too familiar with how environments change…

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