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USING TECHNOLOGY IN THE SENIOR YEARS
Technology has become an essential tool in improving the quality of life for everyone, including seniors. The golden years, often marked by a need for increased support and connection, can ...
VISION CARE: UNDERSTANDING GLAUCOMA
The thought of permanently losing sight of all beauty can be overwhelming. Glaucoma is often asymptomatic until it reaches an advanced stage. This makes caregivers and home healthcare professionals play ...
Choosing the Right Independent or Assisted Living Community
Choosing an independent or assisted living community for yourself or a loved one can be a tough decision. Especially with so many to choose from. Here are a few valuable ...
FAMILY CAREGIVER: BALANCING WORK AND HOME
Caregiving is often a tightrope walk for family caregivers, and the dual role of managing job responsibilities outside the home while providing care to senior loved ones can lead to ...
Caring for a Loved one with a Terminal Illness
Caring for a loved one with a terminal illness is challenging and requires time and dedication. It can also be rewarding for a caregiver to have the opportunity to provide ...
PREPARING SENIORS FOR FLU SEASON
With annual flu season looming, proactive steps go a long way in safeguarding seniors' health. This can be one of the most dangerous viruses among older adults because, over time, ...
Caring For a Bed Bound Patient
Caring for a patient, whether a family member or a home health care client, can be challenging under any circumstances. However, the difficulty of providing care is often heightened for ...
UNFAMILIAR FACES: Introducing A New Caregiver to A Loved One with Dementia
As time goes on, they may begin to recognize, and become attached to, the people that they see on a daily basis. Most, however, will remain strangers. What is the ...
Proper Nutrition Is Especially Important For Seniors
Maintaining a healthy diet can be a challenge for seniors. As a senior's nutritional needs change the motivation and ability to prepare healthy and fresh meals may also change. Some ...