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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. …

Top 7 Alzheimer’s Care Tips

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Taking care of a senior loved one who has Alzheimer’s can be a challenging task, but there are a few steps you can take to make this process a little bit easier. With some foresight and patience, you should be able to avoid many of the most common issues caregivers run into. Here’s a quick look at seven tips you…

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…

Top 5 Exercises that Can Benefit Family Caregivers

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Caregivers often become so involved in providing for others that they neglect their own health and wellbeing. However, if they don’t maintain their emotional, mental, and physical health, family caregivers are more likely to experience burnout or illness. Engaging in routine physical activity is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Whatever exercise you choose, get some type 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...

7 Sit-Down Games Seniors Will Love to Play

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There are plenty of games appropriate for seniors with limited mobility. These games can be played with seniors seated around a table, and they run the gamut from brain teasers to card games. Here are several sit-down games seniors are sure to enjoy. 1. Cup Stacking The cup stacking game helps seniors increase their motor control and hand-eye coordination. To...

Tips for Communicating with a Senior Who Has Dementia

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Seniors living with dementia tend to enjoy regular social contact with their friends and family members. However, the symptoms of dementia sometimes create challenges for communication. You can use the following tips to enhance your ability to speak with a senior loved one with dementia. Assess Your Loved One’s Mood People with dementia often experience mood swings throughout the day....

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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

Top 7 Alzheimer’s Care Tips

Top 5 Exercises that Can Benefit Family Caregivers

Common Reasons Seniors Don’t Follow Healthy Diets

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