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HOW TO HELP AGING PARENTS WITH FINANCES
Being a caregiver means managing finances when necessary When you care for an older adult who isn’t able to manage their own affairs, an important part of the job is to make sure their finances are in good shape. It’s easy to put off the financial stuff because it’s a sensitive topic, it’s complex, and [...]
BEST WAY TO MAKE VIDEO CALLS TO SENIORS WITH ALZHEIMER’S
With nursing homes in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, families are having a hard time keeping in touch and seniors are feeling isolated and abandoned. This is especially devastating for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia who aren’t able to use popular video calling apps. Michael Cottam, who cares for his father-in-law with dementia who [...]
6 WAYS TO ADVOCATE FOR SENIORS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT DURING A HOSPITAL STAY
Seniors need extra support when they’re in the hospital A stay in the hospital can be confusing, scary, and painful. When your older adult is seriously ill or after a medical emergency, they need extra support during their hospital stay. Having an advocate, emotional support, and extra assistance reduces the risk of common complications like [...]
4 WAYS TO RESPOND WHEN SOMEONE WITH ALZHEIMER’S
People with Alzheimer’s may repeat things…a lot Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias cause problems with short-term memory. This can lead to repetitive behaviors, like asking the same question or saying the same things over and over. Your older adult isn’t doing it on purpose to annoy you. They truly aren’t aware that they’re repeating themselves [...]
4 WAYS TO REDUCE CAREGIVER STRESS WITH POSITIVE SELF TALK
Positive self talk is a simple and powerful stress-reduction tool Caring for an older adult can feel like a non-stop stress test. Reducing that stress protects you from burnout, serious health conditions, and early death. It also improves quality of life, something you definitely deserve. Continue Reading
4 EASY WAYS TO ADD HEALTHY CALORIES TO A DYSPHAGIA DIET FOR SWALLOWING PROBLEMS
When seniors have swallowing problems (dysphagia), the special diets they have to follow can cause unhealthy weight loss and malnutrition. To keep your older adult healthy, Jess McLean shares 4 easy and tasty foods that boost the amount of healthy calories and nutrients in a dysphagia diet. Is your older adult struggling to maintain a [...]
3 WAYS TO GET THE HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT THAT SENIORS NEED
Many older adults rely on home medical equipment like walkers, wheelchairs, hospital beds, oxygen concentrators, or other assistive devices in order to live as safely and comfortably as possible. But finding the right equipment at the right price can be challenging. Vive Health shares 3 ways to get the durable medical equipment that your older [...]
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