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How to Create Purpose for Older Adults and the Benefits They’ll Achieve

What is it that gets you out of bed every morning? If you’re a member of the sandwich generation, caring for both older and younger loved ones, your list is probably quite extensive! As the nest empties, however, it becomes vital to redefine our identity and discover new ways to bring meaning to each day. […]

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How to Help Someone with Dementia Through Maintaining Daily Routines

Have you ever awoken from a dream feeling completely disoriented? The dream seemed so real, and it takes a few minutes to regain your bearings. For someone with dementia, this confusion is part of everyday life. Our goal in caring for someone with dementia is to help provide as much stability as possible, and one […]

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Family Caregiver Tips for Overcoming Boredom with Routine Care Tasks

It’s hard to admit but even harder to avoid. Feeling bored with your role as family caregiver is a common response to spending a great deal of time together, completing the same tasks, engaging in the exact same activities, and running out of interesting conversation topics. This isn’t at all linked to your feelings for […]

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Top-Rated Home Care in Corona del Mar for Aging Adults

Aging adults and their families know that when it’s time to consider options for home care in Corona del Mar, CareWorks Health Services is the top option! We have built an unsurpassed reputation for providing exceptional in-home care services that are designed to help aging adults remain independent in the homes they love. From our […]

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Tips for Easing Restlessness in Dementia

Pacing. Fidgeting. Wandering. When you begin to notice these clues in a person with dementia, it is time to take action before they intensify to agitation, aggression, or leaving the house. But figuring out why the individual is feeling restless is sometimes half the battle. To begin with, ask yourself the following questions when observing restlessness […]

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Five Causes for Loss of Appetite in Elderly People and How to Help

After the indulgence associated with the holiday season, a lot of people choose to scale back on calorie consumption. But when an older adult refuses to eat altogether, or perhaps is making unhealthy or unbalanced dietary choices, it’s important to look for the cause behind this behavior and to recognize how to help them get […]

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Beverage Thickeners Help Older Adults With Swallowing Disorders

Unless you have a swallowing disorder called dysphagia, requiring the use of beverage thickeners, you probably have not given much serious thought to the various textures and consistencies of the liquids in your daily diet. When you are feeling thirsty, nothing hits the spot like an ice-cold glass of water. On a hot summer day, […]

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Having Patience Takes Practice for Family Caregivers

Does your blood pressure soar when you finally finish filling your cart with groceries, only to find just one checkout lane open and a line of annoyed shoppers ahead of you? Or when you arrive five minutes early for a doctor’s appointment, only to wait 45 minutes to be seen? Having patience is a skill […]

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Taking Care of Someone With Dementia? These Resolutions Are for You.

People around you may be resolving to lose ten pounds, exercise more, and eat healthier, but as a family caregiver taking care of someone with dementia, just getting through the day can be challenging enough. The very thought of working to improve upon any part of your life in this unsettling time can be overwhelming. […]

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Alzheimer’s Disease Research Uncovers a New Hypothesis

Discovering a cure for Alzheimer’s has become as tangled as the tau threads that have long been considered to be the root cause of the disease. But now, researchers may be drawing a step closer to untangling the mystery of Alzheimer’s disease, by using a new train of thought. New Alzheimer’s disease research studies are […]

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Utilizing Your Long-Term Care Insurance Benefits for Home Care

It’s a great idea to plan ahead for future needs by investing in a long-term care insurance policy, but when the time comes to access those benefits, seniors and their families may find the process confusing. The following long-term care insurance primer can help: What services are covered? While each person’s plan may differ, long-term […]

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Introduction to Geriatric Care Management

A geriatric care manager serves as a professional, personal advocate for a senior or disabled person while managing, rendering and referring various types of health and social care services for the person in order to: Meet long-term care needs; Improve quality of life; and Maintain the person’s independence for as long as possible. The geriatric […]