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5 Activities Seniors with Parkinson’s Can Safely Do

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Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disease that causes difficulty with speech and movement, making it challenging to participate in many activities. However, family caregivers can simplify their senior loved ones’ daily activities without putting their health in jeopardy. Below you’ll find some safe activities seniors with Parkinson’s can perform. assistinghands.com/1/homemaking/”>grocery shopping and preparing nutritious meals. Aging adults who require assistance with…

How to Prevent Falls in Older Adults with Dementia

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If you’re the primary caregiver for a senior loved one with dementia, you need to take steps to lower his or her risk of falls. Cognitive deficits, coupled with preexisting medical conditions, can heighten an elderly person’s risk of accidents and injuries. However, there are several simple ways to prevent falls in older adults with dementia. Provide Nonslip Shoes Older…

5 Ways Your Boss Can Help You Balance Caregiving with Work

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When you’re a family caregiver who also has a full-time job, it can be difficult to strike the perfect work-life balance. While many employers have policies in place to assist new parents, it’s rarer to encounter an employer with supportive policies for family caregivers. Nonetheless, there are many things you and your employer can do to make your life easier. …

Navigating the Conversation about Home Care with Your Parents

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Whether your senior loved one is having difficulty completing everyday tasks or you feel you can no longer fulfill the role of primary caregiver, home care is an option that not only allows your loved one to maintain as much independence as possible but also gives you peace of mind knowing he or she is safe. Broaching the topic of…

Common Reasons Seniors Don’t Follow Healthy Diets

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Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet is important for people of all ages, but it can be an especially crucial factor in a senior's health and wellbeing. Not getting enough healthy food can lead to weight loss, fatigue, weak muscles and bones, depression, malnutrition, anemia, and a weakened immune system. If your senior loved one isn't eating well, there may be...

Ways to Help an Aging Parent Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar

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Nearly 15 million seniors have diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes, according to an estimate by the American Diabetes Association. Even if your older loved one doesn't have diabetes, age is a factor that increases the risk of developing issues with blood sugar management. Fortunately, there are some simple and effective ways to help your parent maintain healthy blood sugar. Suggest Foods...

How to Get a Senior Loved One with Alzheimer’s to Eat

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Malnutrition and Alzheimer’s often go hand in hand, and many people who have this cognitive disorder are unable to get enough calories every day. If left untreated, malnutrition can worsen the symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Luckily, with a solid dietary plan and a few changes to his or her eating habits, your senior loved one should be able to avoid some...

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5 Activities Seniors with Parkinson’s Can Safely Do

How to Prevent Falls in Older Adults with Dementia

5 Ways Your Boss Can Help You Balance Caregiving with Work

Common Reasons Seniors Don’t Follow Healthy Diets

Ways to Help an Aging Parent Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar

How to Get a Senior Loved One with Alzheimer’s to Eat

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