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To a caregiver the outward symptoms of physical illness are pretty obvious. Aches, pains, or other persistent complaints can all be indicative of an underlying health issue. However, not all illnesses manifest themselves in the physical to cause such outward symptoms. Mental illnesses, such as depression, can have symptoms that mimic something as simple as [...]
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Everyone has mood swings and it is something caregivers have to deal with. We often run the gamut of emotions several times a day. Various triggers in our lives can evoke feelings of anger, sadness, and frustration – among others. Having a support system is important so that we may talk through our feelings. In [...]
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Many of us do not get the proper nutrition that our bodies require from the foods that we consume. In general, most people do not maintain a healthy and well balanced diet from which the nutrients could be derived. Failing to do this could result in a number of adverse health effects due to vitamin [...]
All of us experience insomnia at some point in our lives. Any disruption to our daily routine or schedules can throw our internal clocks out of whack. Time changes, foods we consume during the day, worry, stress, and illness are just some of the reasons why falling asleep may be difficult for us at times. [...]
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As we age, hardly any part of our body remains what it used to be. We lose muscle mass and skin tone. Our gait slows, our teeth may come loose, or our hair may begin to fall out. We may slur our speech a little bit, become hard of hearing, or just plain forget things [...]
When choosing an in-home care provider for an elderly loved one, it is imperative to make the best match possible between the provider and the client. Once a compatibility has been established, there are certain things that family members must make in-home care providers aware of to ensure that their elderly loved one receive the [...]
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For many of us, expressing ourselves creatively serves as a release. We can lose ourselves and our worries in a project that is soothing and comforting to us. Creative outlets allow us to escape from reality – even if for a short time. They challenge us to learn and try new things, while motivating us [...]
Falls are the leading cause of injury in seniors and comprise sixty percent of all injury related deaths in that age demographic. Three quarters of these falls occur within or in the vicinity of their homes. One third of these falls are attributed to hazardous conditions within the home and could have been prevented. Because [...]
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The home health care environment is the ideal place to watch the food intake of an elderly loved one. Aside from any food allergies or dietary restrictions imposed by a client’s health care provider, there are a number of foods that the senior population should also avoid due to other health and safety issues. As we [...]
Seniors have emotional needs, just like the rest of us do. They need to feel loved, wanted, and needed. Knowing and feeling that they are valued is an extremely important aspect of their emotional well-being. Seniors often find themselves separated from their friends and families, leaving only themselves to rely on for moral and emotional [...]
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