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Are There Foods That Improve Eye Health?
As people get older, their eyes change. Often, older adults don’t see as well as they once did. They are also susceptible to some eye diseases that are associated with aging, such as glaucoma and cataracts. Although the best way to prevent vision loss because of eye diseases is to have regular comprehensive eye exams,…
Read MoreGetting Started Asking for Help Is Easier than You Think
The idea of asking other family members and people for help is often more intimidating than the reality is. These ideas can help quite a bit. Divide up Your List of Tasks Start out by dividing up your list of tasks. Some of them are tasks that you might have to do yourself or that…
Read MoreWhat Type of Physical Changes Should Your Senior Expect After a Stroke?
Stroke is a major medical event that can have lasting effects for the person who suffers it. As a family caregiver, it is important to understand the effects it can have on your aging loved one and how you can give them the care they need to overcome the effects and move forward in a…
Read MoreFour Ways to Make Hydration More Appealing
Drinking water every day isn’t always all that glamorous. In fact, your senior might avoid drinking even a fraction of the water that she really should be drinking in order to keep herself healthy. So how can you help her to get enough fluids into her without fighting with her about it? Make Water Readily…
Read MoreCaregiver of the Quarter-Gil
Our Caregiver of the Quarter Program recognizes the outstanding qualities and contributions of a caregiver working towards Lares Home Care’s goals and overall mission. This quarter we congratulate Gil Souza as she has gone above and beyond in her efforts to provide care for our clients. Gil joined Lares Home Care in May of…
Read MoreFive Ways Companion Care Can Make a Difference for Your Senior
Whether your senior has specific needs for care right now or not, you might want to consider enlisting senior care providers for companion care. This is a type of care that focuses on being there in an emotionally supportive manner for your senior while also handling other tasks as necessary. Running Errands Together Running errands…
Read MoreWhat Really Works to Make Caregiving Less Stressful?
There are all sorts of techniques and tricks that promise you’ll experience less stress in caregiving. Lots of them work really well, but they’ll work better if you have a solid base on which to apply those techniques. These solutions give you that solid foundation that you need in order to build a less stressful…
Read MoreHow Often Should You Correct Someone Who Has Dementia?
If your elderly family member has dementia, she’s probably shared some information with you that has had you scratching your head. You might have wondered whether you should try to correct some of the stories that she shares. Dementia changes a lot about how your senior’s reality functions, so it might be better to go…
Read MoreWhat Are the Best Ways to Convince Your Senior to Try Home Care?
When you first decide to hire senior care services, you might find more resistance from your elderly family member than you expect. If you’re not prepared for that resistance, you might not know how to respond. Talk to Her Doctor Some seniors are far more likely to listen to advice that comes from their doctor…
Read MoreHow to Help Seniors Get More Exercise
If your aging mom or dad is spending a lot of time just sitting around, or they are dealing with illness or injury that limits their mobility, consider getting them involved in an exercise plan. Numerous studies show the benefits of exercise, even for short amounts of time several times per week. Elderly people can…
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