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Nutrition for an Aging Loved One

https://youtu.be/hrNpX913KkE If you are involved in the care of  aging parents or loved ones, and it could mean a world of challenges and fear, fear that you may not be able to continue to take care of your loved one. With a little bit of planning you can provide your loved one with balanced and delicious meals. This easy-to-follow video tutorial from FCA  helps with what you need to know to keep your loved one on a healthy diet. Generally, in planning meals there are three important things to consider: Your loved one’s tastes; The  medications he or she is...

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Dealing with Behavioral Issues

https://youtu.be/VDOJxKxNKsI If you are involved in the care of aging parents or loved ones, and it could mean a world of challenges and fear, fear that you may not be able to continue to take care of your loved one. When your loved one and behaviors starts to change. This easy-to-follow video tutorial from FCA  aims to help you successfully manage difficult behavior in your loved one.  How could you tell if your loved one has mild to moderate memory loss?  How do you deal with “sundowning”? Strategies like validation and redirection are discussed. If you ever need help with...

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Dental Care for an Aging Loved One

https://youtu.be/xFG1jtf6Zdg If you are involved in the care of  aging parents or loved ones, and it could mean a world of challenges and fear, fear that you may not be able to continue to take care of your loved one. It’s a good idea to head off oral and dental problems before they begin. This easy-to-follow video tutorial from FCA focuses on your loved one’s oral and dental health. If you ever need help with care for your loved one, please contact us at 925-359-3250  or email at TriValley@FirstLightHomeCare.com ? Back to Care Library

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Toileting & Incontinence for the Family Caregiver

https://youtu.be/4DvYE12CM0c If you are involved in the care of  aging parents or loved ones, and your loved one is starting to have accidents with incontinence it could mean a world of challenges and fear, fear that you may not be able to continue to take care of your loved one. This easy-to-follow video tutorial  from FCA deals with often sensitive and private issues for family members. It is designed to teach caregivers some essential skills for taking care of their loved ones may be useful.  Hopefully, you could help your loved one avoid the embarrassment and discomfort of incontinence. It...

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Transfer Skills For Family Caregivers

https://youtu.be/oB0uPouIcXo If you are involved in the care of  aging parents or loved ones, and …..it could mean a world of challenges and fear, fear that you may not be able to continue to take care of your loved one. This easy-to-follow video tutorial from FCA,  you will learn how to safely position and move a family member who is mobility challenged.  You can use gravity and leverage to your advantage. Some basic but important rules: 1- Never lift too much; 2- Think ahead and be sure of what you can and cannot do; and 3- Keep distance short; If...

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Bathing & Dressing A Loved One

https://youtu.be/lvQtjY3-bcE If you are involved in the care of  aging parents or loved ones, and it could mean a world of challenges and fear, fear that you may not be able to continue to take care of your loved one. This easy-to-follow video tutorial from FCA gives important tips on how to keep your loved ones washed and clean.  Some things to remember are: - Go easy and don’t rush anything; - Create a safe environment; - Allow your loved one as much independence as possible as you stand by ; - Gently talk through all the steps you are...

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Family Caregiver Self-Care

https://youtu.be/zi_gYDUfOKI If you are involved in the care of aging parents or loved ones amidst other responsibilities yours can be a daunting task. We hope you as the caregiver will see the importance of taking care of yourself. In this Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) video, gerontologist Caitlin Morgan discusses how family caregivers can take care of themselves, and how self-care can help them continue successfully in their role as caregivers. She identifies the signs of caregiver burnout and offers self-care solutions such as maintaining social ties, exercising and eating healthy, attending caregiver support groups, and using respite care from home...

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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care for Family Caregivers

In the last decade, many people have become aware of a usually misunderstood disease/condition called dementia. Many go undiagnosed. And still many of those who have been diagnosed with some form of it still do not understand it completely. And their family members, with all good intentions, try to understand but are sometimes at a loss as how to help their afflicted loved ones. We have put together videos below, which we hope will help you understand dementia. The videos have suggestions on how you can manage the behaviors that come with it. The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Video Series...

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2018 Family Caregiver Education Series by Hope Hospice/Home Health

Our friends from Hope Hospice & Home Health have lined-up a year full of learning sessions open to the public. Hope Hospice/Home Health is pleased to offer a series of classes designed to provide training, education, support, and resources for those caring for elderly, chronically ill, and/or disabled loved ones. Individuals anticipating becoming family caregivers in the future are also encouraged to participate. All classes will be held at the Hope offices located at 6377 Clark Avenue, Suite 100, Dublin. Coffee and light refreshments will be available at 9:45 AM and classes will be held from 10 AM-Noon. Class size...

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5 Tips to Help Seniors with Spring Maintenance

Spring will be here before we know it. In fact, the first day of Spring is Tuesday, March 20. Temperatures will slowly start to rise, and the days will start to get longer.   But as the weather warms and things begin to thaw, there’s often a need to do some general spring home maintenance. For aging seniors, some routine tasks can be difficult to manage, particularly if they have mobility issues. There are several ways you can assist your aging loved one to help get their home ready for spring and ensure a safe, secure environment inside and out....

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