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Posts from July, 2017

  • Managing Hoarding Behavior in Dementia Patients Managing Hoarding Behavior in Dementia Patients Acting as a caregiver for anyone with dementia can be challenging just on its own. They may be in an assisted living situation, with family members or even living on their own. As is often the case, many of these individuals struggle with tendencies of hoarding disorder. ... Read More
  • Understanding Your Odds for Developing Dementia Understanding Your Odds for Developing Dementia While genetics and age can greatly affect the risk of developing dementia, they aren’t the only factors involved. Dementia can be a debilitating and scary situation, and as with most health issues, knowledge is power. You may not be able to do anything about your genetics ... Read More
  • Proper Diet for Seniors with Diabetes Proper Diet for Seniors with Diabetes Eating right is the first and foremost way for seniors diagnosed with diabetes to live longer and healthier lives. In this informative article, learn our tips for the most important foods and tips for shopping to manage diabetes. Patients with diabetes and their caregivers ... Read More
  • 5 Ways to Prevent Heat Stroke in Seniors 5 Ways to Prevent Heat Stroke in Seniors Heat stroke can be deadly in seniors. As the summer heats up, so does the risk for heat stroke. It is a potentially fatal condition and can happen before they realize they are in the danger zone. As we age, out bodies become less responsive to heat, so it’s important that ... Read More
  • The Benefits of Home Health Care vs Hospital Care The Benefits of Home Health Care vs Hospital Care The vast majority of Americans assume that the best way to care for our elderly is to place them in a nursing home or other skilled care facility. But did you know there are many reasons why allowing seniors to recover at home? In this article, we’ll explain the differences ... Read More