Posts Tagged ‘Matawan NJ’
When Recovery Doesn’t Go as Planned, Could That Increase the Risk of Hospital Readmission?
Following a hospitalization, there are many factors that impact recovery. The person’s age, their overall health prior to the hospitalization, the reason they were hospitalized, and much more. For example, an 86-year-old who had a stroke is going to face a much more challenging recovery than a 20-year-old who broke their ankle. For people as…
Read MoreVirtual Caregiving: LARES HOME CARE INTRODUCES A TRUE INNOVATION IN HOMECARE
Heard of Virtual Caregiving? It’s a less expensive and powerful way to help your aging loved-ones. Read more.
Read MoreHow to Keep Mentally Fit
When it comes to getting older, staying mentally fit is just as important as staying physically fit. That’s because there is evidence that the more you keep your brain active, the less chance you’ll have of developing issues such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. If you are a senior or are someone caring for a senior,…
Read MoreMusic Makes the World Go ‘Round
Independent living for aging adults can often mean a mundane life. As an independent living aide, you can choose to keep life as it is, or help improve the quality of life for your charge. Getting your client moving and enjoying life can increase their ability for independent living and their quality of life. Providing…
Read MoreUsing Music to Benefit Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Science and behavioral health experts have proven music provides a form of therapy for people with Alzheimer’s. General benefits of listening to music for all people include: Listening to music and playing music can help keep the brain healthy. It is an exercise for the brain, therefore it can help with mental sharpness, much like…
Read MoreStrategies for Alzheimer’s or Dementia Care
Being a personal care assistant for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia has its advantages. It is a position of honor to help someone who has memory issues to maintain independence in their home. Even through the difficulties caretakers face, there is a certain dignity they can give their charge. As people age, maintaining their…
Read MoreProvide Sufficient Independent Living at Home
What’s more important than making sure your loved one is well cared for as they age, especially if he or she is at home? Knowing that a parent or a spouse is safe and has his or her needs provided is priceless when you aren’t available. Lares knows you need to have time outside of…
Read More6 Benefits of Home Health Care Services for your Aging Loved One
Making the decision on whether to keep your loved one at home as they age or to have them enter an assisted living facility has too many pros and cons to name only a few and make a decision. While there are some benefits that tip the scales for many families, there many reasons to…
Read MoreBenefits of Independent Living for Seniors
For many aging adults, the thought of living in an assisted living facility is not their first option or an ideal plan, rather it’s staying where they have lived for years. There are many benefits to this, but it does involve some diligence to keeping your family member or loved one comfortable and with all…
Read MoreMore Ways Companionship Benefits Those with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Increasing the quality of life for those with Alzheimer’s through common activities and consistency can be possible with these few relatively easy tips. Common activities may or may not be an easy thing to start with someone who has Alzheimer’s, but if you’re a companion who knows the family and can find out the patient’s…
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