The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
When families hear a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, they know long-term care is inevitable. And while many families would prefer to provide that care themselves as family caregivers, they understand the needs of an Alzheimer’s disease patient are too great to be met at home. That means eventually, their loved one will have to move…
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Good posture is like eating your vegetables. You know it’s important and can help with your overall health and wellbeing but you may not know exactly how it helps or how to implement those habits into your everyday life. Attaining good posture is similar to creating any healthy habit — it requires focus and energy…
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No matter your age, it is extremely important to take care of yourself and stay on top of your health. The earlier you discover that something is wrong or abnormal regarding your personal health, the sooner you can take the appropriate steps toward healing. This becomes even truer as you enter the middle-age stage of…
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The older we get, the more dangerous the implications of a slip-and-fall accident. Falls are the number one cause of both fatal and nonfatal injury in older Americans. In fact, one in four seniors over the age of 65 suffers from a fall and its implications every year in the United States. Seniors with Alzheimer’s…
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People are living longer and becoming more able to live rich and happy lives in their winter years, but figures show that, despite this, fifty percent of people over 75 in the UK suffer a fall each year, making them vulnerable to broken bones and being left unaided. It is important to carefully assess the…
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There are 3 best-known ways to use ylang ylang oil to treat hair loss. Firstly, it can help to reduce scalp inflammation (something that can cause hair follicles to wither and die.) Secondly, Ylang Ylang can be used to clean and unclog the scalp due to its antimicrobial properties. Thirdly, Ylang Ylang helps reduce oxidative…
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