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How Can Home Care Help with Clutter Issues?
Home Care in Gardendale AL: Clutter is something that can get seriously out of hand for your aging adult, but home care services can help.
Read MoreCan Elderly Care Help a Senior with MS?
Elderly Care in Homewood AL: Multiple sclerosis, more commonly known as MS, is difficult enough for people who are young and relatively healthy to manage. But as your senior family member grows older, MS becomes even more of a challenge on a daily basis. Elderly care providers can help manage that challenge.
Read MoreDad Has Cancer – Should He Get a Flu Shot?
Elder Care in Mountain Brook AL: When someone is being treated for cancer, they may be advised to avoid certain things that could make them ill or cause complications.
Read MoreCould My Elderly Loved One Have Depression?
Senior Care in Helena AL: If your elderly loved one is no longer acting like they are enjoying life, they may be dealing with a mental health disorder like depression. It’s quite common for seniors to face all kinds of challenges in their later years, from adjusting to retirement and developing health problems to losing loved ones and the possibilities of medical emergencies that may arise.
Read MoreHelp Me Avoid Family Caregiver Burnout
Caregiver in Birmingham AL: Stress in family caregivers comes from any number of origins, from worrying about an elderly loved one’s health to figuring out how to get all the errands done in time for work.
Read MoreEasy Ways to Add Fruit to the Daily Diet for Eat Better, Eat Together Month
Home Care in Hoover AL: Kick off Eat Better, Eat Together Month this October by talking to your parents about the benefits of a healthy diet. Gather your siblings, children/grandchildren, and close friends and help your parents embrace a healthier diet that includes fruit.
Read MoreElderly Care Providers as Support for Family Caregivers
Elderly Care in Vestavia Hills AL: Family caregivers take on a lot of responsibility on behalf of an elderly relative. They are certainly devoting a large part of their spare time to ensuring their loved one’s health, safety, and happiness. Even in the best of circumstances, however, family caregivers can experience frustration, stress, and burnout.
Read More4 Steps to Healthy Aging
Elder Care in Birmingham AL: One of the things caregivers want for their older family members is to see them age in a healthy manner. Of course, many older adults have health conditions that cannot be cured. However, that doesn’t mean they should simply give up and not try to stay as healthy as possible. September is Healthy Aging Month, a great time to take a closer look at your aging relative’s lifestyle and consider taking these 4 steps to help them achieve more health as they age.
Read MoreDoes Your Parent Have These Prediabetes Risk Factors?
Senior Care in Helena AL: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that there are more than 84 million adults in the United States who have prediabetes. Sadly, 90 percent of them don’t know they have it.
Read MorePreparing for Your Parent’s Doctor’s Visit When You Suspect Alzheimer’s Disease
Caregiver in Alabaster AL: The thought of talking to your parent’s doctor about your suspicions regarding your senior’s cognitive health can be intimidating. You might be uncomfortable talking about these issues, or may feel that you are overreacting to normal reactions to aging. Going to the doctor as soon as you start noticing worrisome symptoms and changes, however, is critical to getting an early diagnosis, and therefore, early intervention for your parent.
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