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Top Considerations Before Becoming a Family Caregiver

Does it seem that your elderly loved one needs help with daily living activities? Maybe, you can tell that they need help cooking, bathing, or getting around their house. They may need medication reminders and transportation to appointments. These...

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Four Ideas for Making Clothing Easier for Your Senior

Clothing can become more difficult for your elderly family member for so many reasons. Problems with mobility, surgery, and joint issues can all cause problems with doing even the simplest of daily activities. It helps if you and your aging family...

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How to Be Safe When Hiring a Senior Care Provider

Often, one of the most difficult things for family members looking after an aging or disabled loved one is hiring help. There are many different types of senior care available for elderly and disabled individuals, but how do you know you’re hiring...

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Why Should You and Your Senior Talk Now about Her Final...

Preparation is one of the biggest parts of being your senior’s family caregiver. When you’re properly prepared for what’s coming, that can resolve lingering doubts for you. If you and your elderly family member haven’t already talked about...

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Places to Take your Parent on Valentine’s Day

If your parent lives alone, as his caregiver, you are likely aware that holidays such as Valentine’s Day can be especially lonely. Sometimes a holiday that is supposed to be joyous, can bring on a sense of melancholy as your...

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Four Ideas for Helping Your Senior to Embrace Meals

If your elderly family member hasn’t been too excited about meals and food in general lately, you might have to shake things up a little bit. These tips can help you to land on a healthy meal plan that is also appealing for your...

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