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  • Here's Why You Shouldn't Skip Your Flu Shot This Year Here's Why You Shouldn't Skip Your Flu Shot This Year We get it. You’re busy, and scheduling a vaccination appointment is a hassle, and the side effects can be annoying. But we really need our flu vaccines and, for those over 65, probably a pneumonia vaccine as well. We need to commit ourselves to up-to-date vaccinations for ... Read More
  • Home Safety for Seniors - Proactive Tips to Keep Seniors Safe at Home Home Safety for Seniors - Proactive Tips to Keep Seniors Safe at Home A newborn’s homecoming is often preceded by a frenzy of childproofing. However, caregivers often do not see to senior proofing the home until after a scare or injury occurs. Or they are not sure how to go about making the home a safe environment for aging loved ones, ... Read More
  • Why Women Are More Prone To Alzheimer’s Why Women Are More Prone To Alzheimer’s A study of caregivers and Alzheimer’s disease show that women are diagnosed more often for the disease than men. This is evident from a 2011 report published by the Alzheimer’s Association which indicates that of the 5.4 million Americans with Alzheimer’s, more than 3.4 ... Read More
  • What to Do When Adults with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Ask to Go Home What to Do When Adults with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Ask to Go Home Taking care of seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s, though rewarding, can be very frustrating prospect. Seniors often repeat requests to go “home” even while still living in their own homes. They can get frustrated and agitated when they feel no one is listening to their ... Read More
  • Dementia and Alzheimer’s Myths and Facts Dementia and Alzheimer’s Myths and Facts To be a good caregiver, knowing the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s myths and facts is necessary. Because there is still a lot we don’t understand about them, it is not surprising that myths and misinformation have spread, and you need to be aware of them. Myth: ... Read More
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