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Technology has had a real impact thus far on healthcare and will continue to eventually make great improvement in the services our senior loved ones receive. Leading, hopefully, to better senior health. We are able to use technology to see their – and our – medical reports, store health history and be more closely involved in their medical data … Read more
Getting meals delivered at home is a convenience for most but a necessity for some of our seniors. One of the major concerns family caregivers have is whether or not their senior loved ones are getting enough food to eat. Not only enough food, but the right foods that will help keep them healthy as they age or … Read more
Family conflict? Never! Let’s face it, we all don’t agree every minute. Family members and caregivers have a multitude of different details and issues to discuss so that actions can be taken to care for the person for whom they all love. These issues are often emotional and trigger disagreements and arguments. Unfortunately, sometimes disagreements … Read more
If you were told there was a diet plan that, if you followed it closely, would reduce or even prevent the risk of getting Alzheimer’s, would you do it? Would you make the needed changes to your eating habits — and then stick with them? There is some more motivation to do so in some … Read more
It’s a frightening reality for many family caregivers — your senior loved one wanders from home and you don’t know where they are or what to do. It’s a real fear for caregivers, especially those of seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementia. Is your senior at risk for wandering off? Caregivers think about what options … Read more
It’s time to get out from under winter’s grip and start thinking toward getting behind the wheel safely. Family caregivers want to ensure their senior loved ones’ cars are in tiptop shape, since a properly maintained vehicle is key to hitting the road without the road hitting back. It’s important for cars and drivers of all ages. … Read more
Family caregivers do so much each and every day but are often left feeling they have not done enough. There are so many needs that must be met, including their own. As a family caregiver, how do you handle it all? Are you tired at the end of the day? Is your brain worn out? Is your … Read more
The availability of complementary health care offerings across the country is expanding. Growing numbers of people of all ages are seeking out alternate therapies to treat medical conditions, manage side effects of traditional therapies and relieve pain. These approaches could be helpful for your senior loved one, too. What is complementary health? They are practices, … Read more
Evening snacking — is it a good routine for seniors or one they would be better off breaking? Many of our senior loved ones like to snack in the evening while watching TV or just because they have a craving for something. Maybe they snack because they are bored or it is just a long standing habit … Read more
