Jeff Dailey5 Tips for Aging in Place
When Joanne Harrison’s spouse passed away, the 78-year-old had no interest in moving. She’s healthy, has many friends, and her two sons live nearby. Plus, she’s a confident driver and gets herself to doctor’s appointments and the grocery store. 5 Tips for Aging in Place Those are all important prerequisites for people who want to stay in their homes as they grow older, or “age in place.” According to an AARP survey, nearly 90% of those over age 65 want to stay in their homes for as long as possible. But Sullivan and others, who want to stay put as
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Kendall VanBlarcomBacklash of Caregiving
Being a senior caregiver is one of the most difficult things you will do in your life. Do not let anyone tell you that it is easy. On the best days, you’ll feel so good about what you’re doing for your loved one. However, on the bad days, you’ll feel miserable and you may experience the backlash of caregiving. Backlash of Caregiving Getting through the bad days is an accomplishment and you should see it as something that will strengthen you. You are a strong person already, and caregiving makes you stronger. In this post, I want to talk to you about something
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When people grow older, physical changes and lifestyle adjustments can sometimes lead to a decrease in energy. As such, those who provide elder care for an aging parent or relative may find that their parent struggles to muster up the energy for even basic everyday tasks. How to Boost Elderly Energy At Visiting Angels, our elder care professionals encourage healthy, active lifestyles among our clients as much as possible, and we know how important energy is to making that happen. To help you keep your loved one healthy and energized, we’ve compiled a list of ways you can make energy-boosting activities
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Kimberly JohnsonImproving Mood of Senior Loved Ones
Improving Mood of Senior Loved Ones One of the most popular concerns caregivers have is that their senior is “always in a bad mood.” As much as they try to make them feel better, they are stuck in this miserable state. This can make it difficult to be with the person, and even more upsetting when there’s no choice but be with the person for most of the day. Improving Mood Senior Loved Ones Causes of Bad Mood in Seniors Before tackling changing the mood of your senior loved one, it’s important to learn what the cause of it could be.
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Senior Respite Helps Caregivers Caregiving is a very hard job. The Center for Disease Control has reported that caregivers end up suffering a lot because of all they do. 35% of caregivers believe it’s hard to find time for themselves 29% suffer emotional and physical stress 54% report that their health is worse 29% have a hard time finding a work life balance Since caregiving is so incredibly hard, many people decide to take advantage of respite. Senior Respite Helps Caregivers What Is Respite? Respite care is often offered by assisted living communities. They provide short-term stays for seniors whose caregivers need a break. They take care
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Discussing Your Aging Care and Death Now that Medicare has begun to cover advanced care planning, chaotic life – and dying – decisions will hopefully diminish Discussing Your Care and Death The “death panels” have arrived. Starting this month, your physician can charge Medicare for the time she spends speaking with you and your family about end-of-life care – a very good and important step. Lawyers bill for the time they spend counseling clients about estate planning. Until now, doctors have generally provided the analogous service – advanced care planning – for free. Patients often postpone such discussions because they’re afraid to face
Continue readingImportance of Daily Schedules for Senior Citizens
Importance of Daily Schedules for Senior Citizens One of the main complaints retirees have is that they miss their daily schedule. When they were working, they would wake up, get ready and go off to work. After work, they would have dinner, enjoy some television and then head off to bed. When there is no work, days can seem as though they never end. It can seem as though there is no purpose in life. It can become depressing. Importance of Daily Schedules for Senior Citizens Daily Schedule for Senior Citizens One of the best things senior citizens can do is
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Growing Senior Population Offers Builders and Remodelers New Opportunity The U.S. is getting older, and according to the U.S. Department of Health Administration on Aging, the number of Americans ages 65 and older will more than double to 88.5 million by 2050. Of course, along with an aging population come the questions of how to care for them and where they're going to live. Growing Senior Population Offers Builders and Remodelers New Opportunity Although the group often has several options for where to live when they start experiencing mobility issues — including active adult communities, nursing homes and assisted living facilities — a significant portion of seniors want to
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What to Consider When Comparing Assisted Living Facilities So you’ve done your due diligence and researched all the different types of senior living facilities out there. You know which kind of senior living facility is best for you, but you may be feeling torn about which particular facility to choose…so now what? Comparing Assisted Living Facilities Choosing the facility that is just right for you is essential, so before you make any final decisions, make sure you know what to consider when comparing assisted-living facilities. Your Essential Checklist Here are five factors to consider when comparing assisted-living facilities as outlined by
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