Real Men Make Heart Health a Priority
The perfect gift this Valentine’s Day is the gift of heart health. Along with Valentine’s Day, February marks American Heart Month, a great time to commit to a healthy lifestyle and make small changes that can lead to a lifetime of heart health. According to the Center for Disease Control,...
Caring for an Aging Family Member? You Need a Vacation Too.
Tremendous responsibilities fall on the shoulders of family caregivers. Caring for an elderly parent or family member can be emotionally and physically draining. And for primary caregivers, it is often a 24/7, 365-day-a-year job. Taking any kind of break – let alone a planned vacation – seems impossible. Then when...
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Preventing Your Aging Parent from Becoming Lonely
Do you have a lonely parent who is struggling with feelings of isolation or depression? Are you having a hard time getting them to leave the house and enjoy social activities, especially during this festive season? With age comes an increased risk of loneliness and social isolation. This can be...
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How to Recognize When Your Aging Parent Needs Help
How do you know when your elderly parent needs help? Most likely, your mom or dad won’t be the one to admit they need assistance. And sometimes they may even try to hide the fact that they need additional care. We’ve put together some helpful tips to help you recognize...
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Effectively Communicate With a Person Who Has Dementia
Caring for a loved one with dementia in Olympia poses many challenges for families and caregivers. Dementia, caused from conditions such as Alzheimer’s and related diseases, is a progressive biological brain disorder that makes it more and more difficult for those suffering from it to remember things, think clearly, communicate with others,...
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Learn About the VA Benefit that Covers Home Care Services
There are just under 3 million World War II and Korean War veterans remaining in the U.S., and they are aging quickly. Many members of the “Greatest Generation” who are dealing with the challenges of advancing age need care and assistance with activities of daily living. Home care can be...
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New Caregiver for Your Aging Parent? Here Are Six Tips
Maybe you’ve been thrust into the role of caregiver abruptly. Your aging loved one has suffered a sudden illness and he or she now obviously needs a lot of help. More likely it’s been a gradual process with few clear dividing lines defining when you really become a caregiver. What...
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The Benefits of Respite Care for Full-Time Caregivers
It can happen slowly or in a matter of moments. Whether it’s for an aging parent or recovering sibling, your responsibilities in life can shift from those of a full-time employee to an unpaid caregiver. The National Alliance for Caregiving estimates 29 percent of Americans provide some sort of care...
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A Guide to Having Uncomfortable Discussions with Aging Parents
Have you noticed lately that your aging parent may need more help? Perhaps you’ve seen expired food in their refrigerator? Or a mysterious new dent in the front of their car? Or perhaps they’ve started missing doses of their medication? Having difficult discussions with an aging parent can be tough,...
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While aging, of course, is a natural part of life, it brings many challenges, both physically and mentally. Sometimes there are surprises and uncertainties. There can also changes in our bodies and minds we just don’t want to face. But most important, as we age, it becomes even more critical...
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