The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
Thanks to common stereotypes, many people are surprised to learn that a good chunk of seniors — 42% — own smartphones or that 58% of seniors believe that technology has a “mostly positive” effect on society, according to the Pew Research Center. Not surprisingly, there are a wide variety of smartphone apps designed for seniors:…
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Whether you are a caregiver for the elderly or the child of an aging parent, there comes a time where seniors home needs change. And unfortunately, this means that their home may no longer be suited for them. While assisted living facilities and nursing homes are great options for seniors, it’s not always the most…
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Aging at home can present unique challenges for seniors. For instance, mobility and health issues make it difficult for them to live safely and independently. And that’s just for starters. Fortunately, home care professionals make it possible for seniors to live safely and independently right in the comforts of their very own homes.
People look forward to retirement for most of their working life, but retirement with little available money is no joke. Many people choose the popular option of taking out a reverse mortgage upon retirement, before you commit to something as large as such a loan, you should make sure that you understand and are familiar…
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As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, the patients ultimately need proper care and effective treatment according to their medical condition and stages of diseases. Creating an Alzheimer’s care plan requires proper diagnosis, if you or anyone from your family are suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia problems then Senior Home Care Specialists can help you to take care…
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Let’s face it, being a caregiver is hard. There were days when I just wanted to throw up my hands and quit, but you can’t quit when you’re taking care of a loved one, can you? There’s so much you have to do and remember and also so much you have to remember not to…
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