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Category: Care Planning

What Are the Dementia Care Options for Veterans and Spouses?

Jan112021jpanayotovdementia care, veteran home care, veterans

Dementia, especially in the late stages, is a major cause of disability. Veterans who are diagnosed with dementia will eventually require assistance with personal care activities. Dementia care provides veterans and spouses with invaluable support as they pass through the stages of dementia. As a progressive brain condition, dementia causes a decline in memory, thinking, behavior and the ability to…

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Sensory Stimulation Activities for Seniors with Dementia

Nov252020jpanayotovdementia care, memory care

People often take their sense of taste, touch, smell, sound and sight for granted. It is when the senses deteriorate with age that individuals gain a greater appreciation for them. For seniors with dementia, a gradual decline in the functions of senses is common, making sensory stimulation activities helpful. How does dementia affect the senses? Dementia is a disorder that…

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Good Movies for Seniors on Streaming Platforms

Oct222020jpanayotovactivities for seniors

Watching movies may seem like a mindless activity for the elderly. In reality, however, spending a few hours streaming movies has remarkable benefits. When watching movies in the company of others, seniors are entertained, enjoy social interactions, and experience a range of additional benefits. What are the benefits of streaming movies? As the days grow shorter and colder, catching a…

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Fun Summer Activities for Seniors During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jul202020jpanayotovcoronavirus, covid19, Elder care, summer

The coronavirus outbreak has forced people worldwide to remain indoors, avoid crowds and delay summer traditions. Social distancing mandates continue to be enforced to protect people from Covid-19. However, seniors can still enjoy summer and stay safe with these fun summer activities: Travel Virtually While summer vacations may be postponed due to the global pandemic, seniors can trot the globe…

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Tips to Care for Your Elderly Parents as an Only Child

Feb172020jpanayotovonly child aging parents, only child caregiver burnout, only child caring for mom

Juggling all aspects of home care for an elderly parent is a daunting prospect for siblings—but an even greater task for an only child. Without a family team to support the needs of an aging person, an only child feels the overburdensome responsibility of managing senior care. Single-handedly taking care of an aging parent has significant impact on the adult…

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What Are Everyday Problems for the Elderly?

Jan092020jpanayotovproblems of senior citizens, problems that the elderly face

Growing older comes with its unique set of challenges. Changes to cognitive and physical capabilities as well as social opportunities lead some seniors down a dark path of isolation, impairment and depression. Despite the issues elderly face, caregivers can create an environment that helps seniors surmount everyday obstacles. 1. Dementia Cognitive decline occurs as people age. Dementia is a common…

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How to Understand If Your Mother Is Physically and Mentally Okay?

Sep282019dueberflussaging, diagnose, fall prevention, home care, mother, seniors

Is your mother okay? Here are 4 tips to make sure you understand her physical and mental condition when you are together: Watch Your Mother.  How is she walking? Is she moving slower than the last time you saw her? How does she look? Is she clean and groomed? We don’t mean that she has to be dressed like June…

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Helping Your Baby Boomer Parents Age in Place

Aug222019jpanayotovaging in place, baby boomers

An estimated 76 million births took place during the baby boom period that started in 1946 and ended in 1964. Today, approximately 76.4 million baby boomers live in the United States. These seniors make up almost one-quarter of the country’s population of 314 million. Given today’s society of bountiful conveniences, it is no surprise that many baby boomers elect the…

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How Can the Quality of Life Be Improved for the Elderly?

Jul262019jpanayotovelderly life quality, senior life quality

The effects of old age can bring down the quality of life for senior citizens. However, helping your senior loved ones exercise, eat healthy, and stay involved with their families and communities can give them a much better quality of life. Their daily lives can also be improved with the help of a professional home caregiver. Read this blog post…

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What to Ask When Hiring a Home Caregiver

Feb252019jpanayotovcaregiver, elderly care

Many older adults prefer to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their homes as they age and become more and more nostalgic for the past. Yet, their declining health and abilities make it increasingly difficult to maintain a safe and comfortable lifestyle on their own. If you have an elderly loved one aging in place, you’re probably deeply concerned…

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