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Those who’ve ever invested some time with young children understand precisely what a treasure chest of creativity results from a basket loaded with an assortment of odds and ends. Popsicle sticks, buttons, clothes pins, and paper clips can be transformed from their standard routine uses into princesses, mythical beasts, race cars, or a group of […]
Because seniors are typically engaged in fewer strenuous activities than when they were younger, it may seem counterintuitive to worry about dehydration. But in actuality, due in part to the normal aging process, as many as 31% of seniors are diagnosed with dehydration—especially when living in warm places like Orange County. Also, the advantages to […]
Those providing senior care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia know all too well the varied and complex behaviors associated with the disease, and one of the most challenging is the change in temperament – the Jekyll and Hyde transformation from that sweet, gentle person into an angry, offensive bully. […]
Think about this possibility: your 90-year-old mother, who lives in her own home alone, fell recently, cracked her pelvis, and is being released from the hospital today. Sorting through and reading her discharge paperwork, you notice the doctor’s orders for a number of different medications, ongoing physical therapy, a medical checkup appointment that needs to […]
Seniors in California are inundated with an explosion of high tech products aimed at improving their safety and independence and enhancing their lives. By pressing a few buttons, they can instantly visit by video with friends and family through Skype, wear a bracelet that connects with emergency personnel when assistance is needed, and even be […]
Since moving across the country, you’ve made it a point to call Dad every Sunday afternoon, no exceptions. After catching up on what happened over the last week, he always reassures you that yes, he’s eating well, getting plenty of rest, taking his meds, and doing just fine. However, visiting him for a few days […]
Seniors who care about their health make sure to include a variety of food groups in their diet, get plenty of sleep, and exercise. They are also likely to begin their day with a dose of daily vitamins to ensure they’re meeting that “recommended daily allowance” of nutrients. Isn’t that what the experts advise? Latest […]
When most people think about Parkinson’s disease, difficulty moving or tremors likely come to mind first. However, if you’re taking care of an older loved one with Parkinson’s, you’ve probably noticed they’re dealing with so much more than just movement issues. Parkinson’s non-movement symptoms, like depression, sleep problems, and cognitive changes, can have as much […]
It is an ordinary morning, and you’re helping Dad prepare for the day. You’ve picked out several outfit options for him to choose from, but he balks and refuses to put on any of them. In fact, he’s been wearing the same clothes for a few days now, in spite of your gentle requests each […]
Watching a family member manage the daily challenges of COPD isn’t easy. You see them struggle with fatigue and breathlessness, and you want to do anything you can to help. What you may not realize is that COPD often leads to other health conditions, known as COPD comorbidities, which need to be addressed and managed along […]
You’ve finally decided to bite the bullet and start working on downsizing and decluttering your parents’ home. As you begin sorting through the attic space, you discover a box of old family photos, a stack of forgotten love letters, a collection of vintage toys. Each item holds a story, a little bit of history, and […]
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