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Posts from January, 2018

  • Why Most Seniors Prefer Home Care Why Most Seniors Prefer Home Care All of us would prefer being in our own homes during our senior years. Who wouldn’t want to be where they are most comfortable and secure? Home is a place of memories, family or loved ones, a bed you’re used to, and familiarity. If at all possible, most seniors will choose ... Read More
  • How to Bring Joy to Seniors with Dementia Through Reminiscence Therapy How to Bring Joy to Seniors with Dementia Through Reminiscence Therapy Reminiscence therapy helps seniors with dementia When a person has Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia, it is most often the short-term memory that is affected first. They are able to recall memories from long ago, which can make reminiscence therapy very effective in bringing ... Read More
  • Preventing the Flu in Seniors and Their Caregivers Preventing the Flu in Seniors and Their Caregivers It’s that time of year again where flu season is upon us. Did you know that seniors, as well as their caregivers, are more vulnerable to the flu? It’s true, but there are things you can do to protect yourself and shorten the lifespan of the illness if it does happen. The ... Read More
  • Keeping Seniors Safe in Cold Weather Keeping Seniors Safe in Cold Weather All of us get cold in the winter, but seniors are even more prone to being unable to warm up easily during those cold months. Most of us grew up with our mothers warning us we would get sick if we’re cold, but this is especially true with elderly people. They really can get ... Read More
  • Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and How to Prepare Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and How to Prepare If you have a senior loved one who has dementia, then you already know what a job it is to provide proper care for them. When they also have Alzheimer’s Disease, you are looking at even more complex care. Many families can’t put their own lives on hold to be there for the ... Read More