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How Can You Make Managing Incontinence More Practical for Your Senior?
When you can approach incontinence from a practical standpoint, it becomes less of a problem for you and your senior to manage. Some of these ideas can help you to account for a multitude of different influences that could affect your senior as she goes through her day. Rethink Her Clothing. Wearing complicated clothing with…
Read MoreHow Do You Cope with Less Encouragement as a Caregiver?
Often caregivers find themselves in a situation in which they feel all alone and as if what they do doesn’t really matter. What you do definitely matters and it might be up to you to turn the tide on your own encouragement so that you feel those benefits. Remember Why You’re a Caregiver. Everyone has…
Read MoreWhat Can You Do if You’re on Your Own as a Caregiver?
So many caregivers are completely on their own. Either family members live too far away to participate in caregiving or it really is just you. Regardless, you have to make sure that you’ve got as many other options as you can so that you don’t burn yourself out. Make Sure You’ve Got a Way to…
Read MoreWhat Causes Balance Problems?
Balance problems are common among older adults. They are also one of the things that cause seniors to fall and injure themselves. A person with good balance is able to control the way they move, whether standing or sitting. It allows them to walk without stumbling and bend over without tipping. When an older adult…
Read MoreTalking to Your Parent About Their Upcoming Heart Surgery
Hearing that your aging parent has to have heart surgery can be intimidating both for your parent and for you. It is very important to remember that, while major, this is a fairly common surgical procedure that is completed successful every day throughout the country. By taking the time to sit down with your parent…
Read MoreNutrition Tips for Seniors Undergoing Chemotherapy
There’s no doubt that chemotherapy treatment is hard on seniors. It can cause all sorts of side effects, including difficulties with eating. However, getting the proper nutrition during chemotherapy is important to keep them feeling as good as possible. Good nutrition can also help them to recover more quickly and stave off other side effects.…
Read MoreWhat Kinds of Support Can You Find in Your Community?
Finding support for your elderly family member and yourself can feel impossible at first. But the more you search, the easier it becomes to find support for aging adults and caregivers in your area, even if you’re in a more rural location. Meal Delivery Services. Cooking and then cleaning up afterward can be too much…
Read MoreHome Care Focus: Grocery Shopping
Grocery shopping is one of those tasks that many people take for granted. It is simply something that you do every week or even every few days to make sure that your family has the healthy foods that they need to thrive. For your elderly parent, however, this task might not be that simple. Mobility…
Read MoreTips for Using a Calendar to Stay More Organized
Staying organized is one of the most important things that you can do as a family caregiver to ensure that your aging parent is getting the care, support, and assistance that they need while also allowing you to fulfill your other obligations and responsibilities efficiently and with as little stress as possible. While there are…
Read MoreDon’t Neglect Your Dad’s Home When Thinking About Senior Care
When you think about senior care, you probably think about meal preparation, housekeeping, and transportation. That’s the norm for many families. They want their parent to be able to get through the daily activities of living. While that’s a good start, you should also consider your dad’s home. If his home isn’t safe, he’s not…
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