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Most people expect heart disease to be obvious. There’s a common image that comes to mind: sudden chest pain, a dramatic event, something that clearly signals a problem. But for many women, especially as they get older, heart disease doesn’t follow that script. Instead, heart disease symptoms in women often
You’ve just started checking out home health care choices for an older loved one, and you’re becoming a bit overwhelmed. There are a lot of options to consider, and so many new and unfamiliar terms to learn. Take, for instance, personalized care plans. It may look like just another bit
If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate the life of somebody you love, nothing beats a birthday party! The key to planning a successful birthday celebration for an older family member is crafting ideas that are unique to the individual. The best senior birthday party ideas begin with
Taking care of a loved one with dementia requires continuous adaptation to the individual’s changing needs. As the disease advances, there comes a point when around-the-clock dementia care becomes not just worthwhile but essential for ensuring the safety, well-being, and quality of life for the person.
How much extra time do you have on your hands? If you are like many family caregivers, carving out enough time to meet each day’s basic requirements may be hard enough. The thought of having regular intervals of downtime might seem unattainable. Caregiving is certainly a time-intensive commitment. But what
We have all been there: counting sheep, slowing down our breathing, listening to white noise, all in an attempt to force our brains to shut down to allow us the sleep we desperately need. As we grow older, it can be even more challenging to get enough sleep. Older adults
By the time we reach our golden years, we’ve had decades of building deep connections with family and friends. These bonds are very important to our quality of life, so when they are severed, it inevitably brings about feelings of deep loss.
Although your feet might not be the window to your soul, they are a potential soothsayer of your overall wellbeing and health. And now that you’ve stopped to think about the vital role your feet play in live, we hope you feel a little more empowered to take care of them like the friends they are! Just follow these 7 tips for foot care…
Health and aging mean dealing with new information, new specialists, more appointments and medications. These pile onto existing worries, including home maintenance, personal mobility, care of or by a spouse, and paying your bills. You’re not alone in dealing with the struggle. The first step is to plan and to form a strategy based on the services you need now—and as your circumstances change. This is exactly what we deliver in our Aging Life Care Services.
We’re so very proud of our team members and their continued dedication to safely caring for our clients. During unprecedented times, our staff continues to observe stringent hygiene and health protocols while providing caregiving and nursing services. They are a vital human connection for our clients, especially right now. New:
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins asks families to consider bringing loved ones home from assisted living and skilled nursing facilities and caring for them at home. The Dallas Morning News reports that this suggestion is in response to confirmed COVID-19 cases among residents of a North Dallas senior-living facility. Every
Seniors crave social connection as much as the rest of us. Unfortunately, sometimes they are less able to verbalize their feelings as well as they used to or are self-conscious about slower speech or reduced memory. Some extra effort may be needed to strike up a conversation with them. It’s
Scientists are beginning to understand why Alzheimer’s disease affects more women than men and why the disease seems to progress more quickly in women’s brains. The explanation appears to involve social, biological and genetic differences, researchers reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Los Angeles. One study looked at
When a loved one is still living at home but struggling with the loss of independence as they age, hiring in-home care can be a great solution. Professional caregivers provide older adults with the physical assistance they need for the routine activities of daily living (ADLs) such as meals, bathing
Adopting elder-friendly technologies may level the health care playing field as shortages loom in the number of professionals equipped to care for older adults. Older adults often say that technology is the realm of the young. Statistically, it’s true that people under the age of 65 use digital devices to
Seniors make up more than 13 percent of the United States population (43 million people), according to the Census Bureau. That number is growing every year as a result of to the baby boomer generation. More than half of the baby boomers living in the country—around 76 million of them—are not
Disaster planning is an important part of caregiving. When the unexpected occurs, like a flood or wildfire, minutes can be the difference between a safe evacuation and a more dangerous situation. Aging Life Care Managers can help families create and implement disaster plans. These professionals can assess a families’ situation,
Support Groups can provide great comfort to family caregivers but finding the right one for you depends on many factors. Review these suggestions for finding a group that fits your needs.
A recent study by Stanford Center on Longevity found that fewer Baby Boomer caregivers (U.S. adults ages 55 – 64) were less “socially engaged” with family and friends in 2012 versus 1995. The key reason for the decline includes other obligations like caring for an ailing relative. Caregivers are often
Deborah Sferlazza, 60, a former school principal, lives with chronic pain — but she’s learned ways to put her pain “in the back seat. It (the pain) is not always invited to the party,” she said. After three surgeries to fix her discs, the pain remained. Her medications take some
