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Questions to Ask the Doctor When You Are a Senior’s Care Advocate

Of all of the many responsibilities a family caregiver or care advocate encounters, potentially one of the more overwhelming is managing health problems. The National Council on Aging estimates that around three quarters of all seniors are identified as having a minimum of two chronic diseases, and are seeing an average of four medical experts. As […]

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Money Management for Seniors – Tips to Avoid Frustrations

Amongst the most difficult issues for senior loved ones is acknowledging the need for assistance with financial matters. Personal finances are both highly personal and a representation of your autonomy, and adult children in particular are often met with opposition when stepping in to assist with money management for seniors. Nevertheless for a variety of […]

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Gift Ideas for Seniors

It is often difficult to know what would make a thoughtful gift for a senior who has everything. Below are a few ideas to help provide some inspiration: A “coupon” redeemable for running errands for them a few times a month for a year A book of stamps and pre-addressed mailing labels to frequently mailed […]

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How Geriatric Care Management Services Can Help Families and Seniors

Family care providers realize that navigating the journey of looking for appropriate elderly care resources for a senior can seem like attempting to traverse the ocean in a rowboat – blindfolded, and blindsided by the buffeting swells and winds. The likelihood of making it safely and securely to your destination is fairly slim without the […]

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Nonverbal Communication Strategies Are Useful for Seniors with Dementia

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 […]

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Surprising Health Advantages of Laughing: How Humor Helps After a Difficult Diagnosis

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 […]

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Accepting Help for Seniors: It’s Not Giving Up on Your Loved One

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 […]

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Exceptional Huntington Beach Home Care Services for Seniors

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, […]

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Diabetes in Seniors: Could Low Blood Sugar Have a Negative Impact?

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 […]

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Senior Hygiene and Alzheimer’s: Creative Approaches to Avoid Resistance

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 […]

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Senior Care Tips to Avoid Crossing the Line From Motivation to Bullying

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 […]

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Senior Care Mission Viejo, CA Provider Offers Tips to Make the Most out of Doctor Visits

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, […]