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The Importance of Exercise for Seniors: A Guide to Healthy Aging

As we age, maintaining an active lifestyle becomes increasingly important for our overall health and well-being. For seniors, regular exercise is crucial not only for physical health but also for mental and emotional well-being. This guide explores the benefits of exercise for seniors, types of exercises suitable for older adults, and tips to stay active…

Promoting Health and Nutrition for Senior Care

Promoting Health and Nutrition for Senior Care: Tips for a Vibrant Life As we age, maintaining good health and nutrition becomes increasingly important to ensure a high quality of life. Proper nutrition can help prevent chronic diseases, boost immunity, and enhance overall well-being. Here are some key strategies to promote health and nutrition among the…

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What to Avoid for Effective Communication with Seniors with Dementia

Everyone slips up and says the wrong thing from time to time. Perhaps your objective was to compliment a friend on her new haircut, but you came across sounding like you were criticizing her previous hairstyle. Selecting our words carefully is always important, but even more so when speaking with a person with dementia. The…

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What Do Family Caregivers Need From Their Support System?

What do family caregivers need? That’s a question family caregivers probably don’t get asked much. If you’ve ever felt invisible as a family caregiver, you’re not alone. Caring for someone you love takes center stage, and you may find that your own needs are put on the back burner. A recent listening session, however, allowed…

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Understanding Boredom’s Effect on Dementia

Salt and pepper. Macaroni and cheese. Peanut butter and jelly. Some things are just supposed to go together. One combination you want to avoid, however, is dementia and boredom. Studies have revealed that boredom’s effect on dementia can lead to an increase in: Hallucinations Aggression Wandering Delirium Depression Agitation Anxiety And more In addition to…

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What to Do When a Senior With Dementia No Longer Recognizes You

You’ve been taking care of Mom since her dementia diagnosis. You’ve been working through many of the challenging symptoms. However one day, she looks at you and calls you by a different name – that of her husband or younger brother or father. Do you correct her, reminding her that you are her son? Should…

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How You Can Support a Senior During a Short-Term Stay in Assisted Living

After a surgical procedure or hospitalization, the physician may recommend rehab in a facility prior to when the person returns home. This is usually a short-term period of intensive therapy to promote healing and recovery. However, the idea of moving into an assisted living facility or nursing home even for a few weeks or months…