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Yearly Archives: 2017
There’s a moment when you realize mom or dad can’t take care of themselves anymore. Maybe it comes as the result of surgery or an injury, or it arrives near the end of a long, slow decline. Whatever the reason, this can often be a frightening time for those who have to step in and make sure […]
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As our country ages, social isolation is a threat more and more Americans will face. In 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that 11 million people over the age of 65 – or 28% of all seniors – lived alone, 71% of them women. And it’s not just a senior’s living situation that contributes to […]
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Dehydration is a real threat for older adults. It can lead to serious health risks such as urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and even death. In our last post we shared a few tips caregivers can use to spot the signs of dehydration in their patients. In this post we’ll offer a few strategies you can use for preventing […]
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Dehydration seems like a pretty benign health problem. You’re not drinking enough water so you start feeling thirsty or develop a headache. You then realize you might be dehydrated, drink a glass of water or two and the problem’s solved in no time, right? For most people this might be true, but for older adults it’s not […]
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Folks who search for qualified in-home care often do so in a hurry. Maybe out-of-town children have just realized that mom or dad can no longer care for themselves and need immediate help. Or a senior has suffered a fall or other injury and added support just can’t wait. In that rush there’s not much […]
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