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Conversations with a cherished older adult who is struggling with dementia, particularly in the middle and later stages, is often frustrating – both for you personally and also for your loved one. Brain changes affect the ability to hear, process, and respond effectively to conversations, and it’s up to us to put into practice new […]
Have you ever caught yourself about to bubble over with uncontrollable laughter at the most inopportune moment – in a packed elevator, a hushed waiting room, or a religious service? While there are, of course, occasions when we need to control the silliness, author Jane Heller explains that, “Humor can keep us balanced, even in the […]
In Isaac Asimov’s opinion, “The easiest way to solve a problem is to deny it exists.” This is a typical belief for many family caregivers when their aging loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness or chronic condition, such as dementia. And while refusing to admit this new reality might instill some measure of […]
At CareWorks Health Services, we believe it’s a great honor to provide the trusted Huntington Beach home care services that improve quality of life for older adults. Our home care solutions are personalized to meet the unique needs of each individual, through services such as transportation, help with personal care needs like bathing and dressing, […]
The newest recommendations from the Endocrine Society regarding diabetes in seniors are unexpected, to say the least: lower blood sugar is not always best. And for those who’ve been maintaining a regimen of finger pricks, insulin injections, and thorough tracking of food consumed, this change of course could be rather difficult to swallow. Referred to […]
Of the many struggles pertaining to providing care for a family member with dementia, the Alzheimer’s Association indicates that the most prevalent challenge is with maintaining senior hygiene, for various reasons: Reduced sense of vision and smell Comfort found in familiarity (for example, desiring to wear the same clothes over and over again) The difficulties […]
As a family caregiver, you certainly experience an array of emotions each day: shared laughter over a joke with your loved one; worry due to a health concern; and certainly, every so often, irritations. We wish only the best for those we love, and when a senior loved one is resistant to doing something we […]
On any particular day, a physician typically has approximately 20 patients to see – combined with calls, paperwork, and other administrative duties. It leaves precious little time spent with each person, which is why it’s important to capitalize on that time and be sure you clearly comprehend the outcome of each appointment. At CareWorks Health Services, […]
Think about a normal day in the life of a senior loved one. Ideally it includes a range of uplifting and enriching experiences: enjoying breakfast, participating in an entertaining pastime or interest, visiting with a relative or loved one, watching a favorite television show. Yet there’s a difference between positivity and purpose; and the importance […]
“I’m telling you, there’s a dog inside my closet! I hear it growling all night long. We’ve got to locate its owner!” Listening to an older family member voice worries like this that you are aware to be false is unsettling – yet not abnormal. The initial impulse might be to try and rationalize together […]
Have you ever woken up and said, “It’s likely to be one of those days!” Perhaps your alarm didn’t go off, the hot water heater decided to quit working, and the dog chewed up one of your most loved shoes overnight. Then imagine if every day were “one of those days!” For a person coping […]
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