“How could you possibly say that I have dementia? There’s not a single thing wrong with me!” If a loved one with dementia expresses comments such as this, you may be thinking to yourself that the senior is just in denial and unwilling to admit such a concerning diagnosis. But …
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Living far away from elderly parents can make the need for help at home easier to overlook. The fact is, many adult children of aging parents never even realize that Mom and Dad need assistance until they come home to visit or spend a longer period of time together over …
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Are your older parents in need of help at home? Are you also trying to balance meeting the care needs of children and family at home? If that’s the case, you’re part of the sandwich generation – a generation of people, frequently in their 30s or 40s, who have become …
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Providing Alzheimer’s support for a loved one is often very difficult under the best of scenarios; add in a worldwide pandemic, one that calls for social distancing, personal protective equipment (PPE), and thorough sterilization of both ourselves and our home environment, and the challenge might appear impossible. Live Well at …
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Accepting the truth that a senior loved one needs assistance at home can be challenging. Even more challenging is speaking with the senior about the need for home care services and getting him or her to acknowledge that assistance is warranted. If you have noticed changes in your loved one …
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Each year, a great many American seniors are told they have Parkinson’s disease when in actuality, they do not. For a number of these individuals, the correct diagnosis is a very similar, but not as well-known disease: dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB).
The results of staying active and exercising throughout aging are fantastic, but for persons with Parkinson’s, it may truly be a game-changer regarding the progression associated with the disease. Several studies are revealing direct links between physical activity and Parkinson’s, such as the largest clinical study up to now, in …
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Along with the numerous life changes after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), personal relationships are affected in a number of ways as a result of: Modifications in responsibilities Changes in relationship roles Challenges with communicating Handling emotions and mood swings Relationships after traumatic brain injury often change and can result …
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Taking care of a loved one who has had a traumatic brain injury can be easier to manage when armed with education and understanding. The guidelines below, courtesy of the Carmichael senior care experts at Live Well at Home, can lessen stress and frustration for both family caregivers and traumatic …
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After recovering from heart surgery, an intricate web of care needs occurs, from dietary changes to incision care, pain management, swelling reduction, and more. The last thing an older adult wants after returning home from such a difficult event is to face the need for rehospitalization.
