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Care Story: Dementia or UTI?
Meet Alice: Alice is an 88-year-old woman living on her own in her home. She is widowed and has two children. Her son and his family live a state a way, while her daughter and son-in-law live a half hour away. Both children stay in touch and do their best to visit when their busy…
Read MorePlanning Ahead: How to Reduce Stress with a Care Plan
Going into a caregiving role with a loved one without a senior care plan can lead to a build of up stress and tension. Fortunately, you can eliminate caregiver stress by organizing your goals with a care plan from the beginning. By the end of this article you will fully understand how to devise a…
Read MoreHow to Make a Home Safe For Your Elderly Relative
Image by John Moeses Bauan on Unsplash Knowing your elderly relatives are home alone without any safety system in place is a worrying prospect. No one wants to think about ‘what would they do in a crisis?’, or ‘what would happen if I wasn’t there to help them?’ But there are a few…
Read MoreSelf-Care for People Who Care for Others
You know what happens when you experience a burnout without being aware of it? You are unable to help you, let alone your loved one. If you have a family of your own, they suffer tremendously as well. This is why it’s of paramount importance to be aware of the risk. Awareness is the first…
Read MoreVitality and Resilience for Seniors
Aging has never been the most popular topic. It’s complex and therefore scary. But you’ll have to enhance your life as a senior and decide to age well. Every day, more than ten thousand people turn 60. Therefore, we need to talk about aging. Those who think ahead about the age-related problems, like health issues,…
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