The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly challenging for seniors and their loved ones. Seniors are disproportionately impacted by the virus, in particular those with underlying conditions like heart problems and COPD. In an effort to maintain social distancing and decrease contact with potential contagions, many seniors have become progressively isolated …
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Keeping up with the different medical appointments, procedures, tests, prescriptions, lifestyle adjustments, and more is a way of life for the numerous seniors with chronic health care needs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 85% of seniors have at least one chronic health condition, and 60% …
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There are numerous factors to consider when selecting the best option for home care assistance for your senior loved one. In our ongoing mission to help families knowledgeably evaluate their choices for home care, we recommend the following three points to consider: • Evaluating Needs With a professional home care …
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When using the services of a professional caregiver for a senior loved one, there are a range of options available to families, and it’s important to thoroughly research and ask the appropriate questions to make sure you obtain the highest level of care. Live Well at Home provides the following …
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“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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Millions of people in America struggle with the question of whether their older parents are able to afford long-term care. Monetary matters can be a sensitive subject, and when it is time to begin planning for long-term care needs, having an honest and open discussion about how your parents …
Long-term care (LTC) insurance can offer great peace of mind, but obtaining those benefits can wind up being a complex experience for older adults and their family members. To help guide families through this process, Live Well at Home provides the following useful overview. Which services are covered? Prior to …
Perform an online search for the words “activities for seniors” and the results will likely be a mixture of memory stimulation puzzles, crafts, games, and of course, the requisite bingo. What you won’t find, unless you search much more, are the meaningful, philanthropic activities that bring purpose to our lives. …
“Wait, let me help you with that!” “Don’t over-exert yourself!” “You just sit down and rest; I’ll take care of that.” How many times have we made remarks along the lines of these to older adults, with only the best of intentions in mind? We want to do whatever possible …
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Countless individuals nationwide have found themselves in a role of providing senior care for an older family member, and although serving as a family caregiver is extremely satisfying in many ways, the everyday tasks involved with senior care can come to be monotonous for both the caregiver and the senior. …
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