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Memories of A Life Well Lived Creating a Memory Book For Loved Ones With Early-Stage Dementia
When a loved one or senior you provide home care for has dementia, a memory book can give them a sense of security and peace and can also assist the ...
Angels On A Mission: Self-Care Tips for Family Caregivers
Taking care of elderly parents is not an easy job, although it is an amazing experience. Allcare Home Health Agency, Inc. has put together some information for those who have ...
Managing Diabetes: Practical Tips for Caregivers of Elderly Individuals with Diabetes
Diabetes affects up to one in four elderly adults and is the second leading diagnosis that results in home health referrals for elderly patients. Caregivers should know the signs and ...
Sneezing and Coughing and Wheezing…Oh My! Developing Seasonal Allergies As We Age
Several factors can cause older adults to be susceptible to allergic reactions when exposed to elements such as mold, pollen, dust mites, pollution, and many other substances, whether irritants or ...
Senior Eye and Ear Care
As we grow older, our bodies change in many ways, affecting the function of different organs and systems. Vision and hearing are two sensory processes that can be affected by ...
Osteoporosis In Seniors
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes thin and brittle bones in seniors. The disease causes the bones to fracture more easily than usual. Osteoporosis is more common in older people, ...
Redirecting A Combative Senior with Dementia
Aggressive behavior is a normal symptom of dementia and outbursts are not unusual. We compiled some tips that can make things a little easier for both the person with dementia ...
SNORING: When An Annoyance Becomes a Concern
According to a study conducted by Johns Hopkins Medicine, twenty-five to fifty percent of adults snore at night. If you've ever slept next to someone who snores, you know very ...
Lyme Disease in the Elderly
What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted via the bite of a deer tick. These black-legged ticks usually reside in wooded areas. In ...