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How Can Your Mom Remain Social When She Lives in a Rural Area?
In the city, you have stores, restaurants, museums, and public parks within walking distance. In a rural community, it can be miles before you reach your nearest neighbor. For senior citizens who live in a rural area, socialization can seem impossible. If your mom lives in a rural town and doesn’t have neighbors close by,…
Read MoreWhat Should Be in Your Caregiver Crisis Kit?
Depending on how long you’ve been a caregiver, you may already be aware that being prepared is key to handling unexpected situations. Part of being prepared for dealing with emergencies when they pop up is having a plan in place. It can also help to have a “go bag” ready to grab in case of…
Read MoreDiabetes Snacks for Elderly Adults
Diabetes is so common in elderly adults that it is estimated that as much as a fourth of the senior population in the United States is affected by the disease. With diabetes, the body cannot control the production of insulin, a chemical that helps control blood glucose levels. Besides insulin injections to control blood sugar,…
Read MoreWarm Weather Safety Tips for Your Mom’s Pet
When the weather gets warmer, people aren’t the only ones ready to get out of the house and enjoy the fresh spring air. Your aging parent’s pet may want to enjoy the sunshine, too. Unfortunately, the change of weather also brings some spring hazards with it. Because pets are such an important source of comfort,…
Read MoreCan You Really Find More Time for Yourself as a Caregiver?
When you first hear about taking time for yourself as a caregiver, you might have to fight off a bout of laughter. Time for you sounds great, but how is that going to happen? It can take some careful planning, but it’s definitely something you can do. Schedule Time for Yourself. What you schedule is…
Read MoreSpecial Care for Seniors in Warmer Weather
Everyone is happy to see spring and summer, especially if they live in areas where winter cold is typical. From outdoor sporting events and family picnics to gardening, walks, and more, there are so many activities and fun times outdoors. However, warmer weather also means taking certain precautions toward health and safety, especially when it…
Read MorePhysical and Emotional Benefits of Container Gardening for Seniors
Many elderly adults eventually rely on family caregivers and home care aides for even the smallest things like getting dressed or cooking meals. Losing their independence and having to slow down their life can be hard, physically and emotionally. As they lose mobility, they often must let go of hobbies and activities they once enjoyed.…
Read MoreTips for Relieving Fibromyalgia Pain
Being a family caregiver to someone with fibromyalgia can be difficult and frustrating. The condition causes widespread pain without any apparent reason, such as an underlying condition or injury. Doctors don’t know what causes fibromyalgia, and there is no cure. Treating fibromyalgia is a matter of addressing the symptoms and trying to alleviate pain. Although…
Read MoreCould You Be Emotionally Overeating in Your Caregiver Experience?
April is Emotional Overeating Awareness Month. This is the ideal time for you as a family caregiver to learn more about emotional overeating, the impact that it can have on health and well-being, and how to detect if you might be using emotional overeating as a way to cope during your caregiver experience, or if…
Read MoreSix Tips for Spring Cleaning a Senior Citizen’s Home
A winter’s worth of dust, soot, cooking odors, and pet odors can aggravate sinus health and overall enjoyment. Spring cleaning is one of the first things people think of as the weather warms up. You can open windows and patio doors and do a thorough cleaning. Here are tips for cleaning a senior citizen’s house…
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