Some people use the terms palliative care and hospice care interchangeably, but there are some distinctions between the two though both provide comfort treatment. Palliative care is typically provided to people with a serious illness, who still desire life-extending treatment or services such as Physical or Occupational Therapy. Hospice care is provided to those with …
Many seniors are taking the time and making the effort to learn about some of the newest high-tech gadgets developed to make life easier. There’s no doubt however, that many other seniors are avoiding contact with this technology, simply because it seems hard to grasp. If you are in the position of caring for a …
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Most people are more than happy to assume a caregiving role for an aging parent, at least initially. But before jumping right into the role, there are some significant questions you should ask yourself, and the answers to these questions should tell you how prepared you are to take on that kind of responsibility. Is …
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Some Sun May be Good for You Scientists have known for years about the positive effects of vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin. Your skin produces vitamin D when exposed directly to sunlight, and you can also ingest vitamin D by eating foods which contain it, as well as a number of supplements …
Healthy eating changes over the years. Young children have different nutritional needs from teenagers. The eating habits of adults should change over time. As you age, your metabolism slows. You may need fewer calories when you’re 50 than when you’re 30. Learn more about nutrition as you age to help you take care of your …
Something like 3.5 million Americans over the age of 40 have some degree of vision loss, and although it is not total blindness, it does frequently call for some kind of re-learning or the acquisition of new skills to make up for the loss. If you have an elderly loved one or if you know …
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Breast cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the cells comprising- and compromising- the breast. After skin cancer, Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in this country, and while most often found in females, men are not immune to this disease. So, how can you stay safe? What are the signs of …
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Taking care of seniors and connecting with grandparents during COVID-19 doesn’t have to be any different than during normal times, except younger persons need to be extra careful about exposing their senior loved ones to the disease. Given that seniors are the most vulnerable age group to the disease, elderly care with regard to grandchildren …
Recovery care covers the care performed by caregivers to help a senior recover more quickly after an accident or illness. In home recovery care for seniors is preferable to recuperating in a health facility, primarily because recovery occurs within familiar surroundings. In home care for Mom, in home care for Dad, and in home care …
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Caregivers face many challenges when it comes to caring for seniors who might be unable to care for themselves. This being the case, it is important to be aware of some of the available resources for caregivers, so you can obtain support when necessary, and you can provide whatever services are required by your loved …
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