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How to Overcome Senior Nutrition Challenges for Better Health

With the holidays approaching, you might be thinking about festive meals and family gatherings focused on favorite foods and traditions. But what about the rest of the year? Are your family members—particularly older loved ones—getting proper nutrition on a regular basis? While holiday feasts might be an exception, many seniors quietly suffer from malnourishment for […]

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If Mom Has Alzheimer’s, Are You at Risk Too?

Mom has Alzheimer’s, and as you watch her struggle to remember your name or complete her daily routine, a distressing thought might slip into your mind: “Is this my fate, too?” It’s normal to fear facing identical problems when a parent has Alzheimer’s or dementia. We encourage you to take a deep breath and think […]

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How to Empower Your Aging Parents and Promote Independence

Imagine if your mom, who’s always had a green thumb, decides she wants to revamp the family garden. Though she might move a bit slower than she used to, her enthusiasm for gardening hasn’t decreased. This is a great opportunity for you to step in—not to take charge, but to facilitate her vision, perhaps by […]

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Alzheimer’s Awareness

Alzheimer’s Awareness Everyone is forgetful now and again, and as we age the occurrences may become even more frequent. Yet most people who have mild forgetfulness do not have Alzheimer’s disease. But when memory loss starts to interfere with daily activities, it may be time to consult with a physician.

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Take Steps Now to Help Seniors Prepare for Power Outages

The summer season is a prime time for power outages. For many of us, it’s a minor annoyance; however for older loved ones, it may cause an actual safety concern. Help seniors prepare for power outages so they’re fully equipped to ride out the storm, giving you the peace of mind you need.

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What Is a Care Plan and Why Do We Need One?

You have just started exploring senior care options for an older loved one, and you’re becoming slightly overwhelmed. There are many choices to consider, and so many new and unfamiliar terms to learn. Take, for instance, the care plan. It may look like merely another piece of jargon in a sea of perplexing terms, but […]

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Knowing When to Take the Step Toward 24-Hour Dementia Care

Taking good care of a family member with dementia requires ongoing adaptation to the individual’s changing needs. As the disease advances, there comes a point when 24-hour dementia care becomes not just beneficial but necessary for ensuring the safety, well-being, and good quality of life for the person.

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Examples of High-Tech Tools

Now Available to Assist One to Remain at Home Safely Kami Senior Care Camera Real-time alerts—caregivers will receive a notification on their mobile device after a fall happens 2-way audio and live view allow you to speak to your loved ones through the device itself Wide coverage—enough to cover an entire room (wi-fi connection required) […]

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A Compassionate Approach to Supporting Seniors Through Loss

By the time we reach our golden years, we’ve had many years of building deep connections with friends and family. These bonds are crucial to our quality of life, so when they are severed, it inevitably results in feelings of deep loss.

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Enhancing Dementia Care Through Culinary Activities

There’s something so special about the kitchen. It is the very first stop kids make once they get home from school, in search of a snack as well as the chance to share the events of their day. It’s the spot family members gather to cook holiday meals together. It’s also a place to warm […]

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Maintaining Life Balance with Hospital-at-Home Care

No one wants to spend any longer than necessary in the hospital. The goal is to get the necessary treatment or procedure over with as soon as possible and move on to recovering. Unsurprisingly, the growing trend in hospital-at-home care services is one being met with open arms. Imagine being able to avoid: The bright lights, […]