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Staying Safe in the Winter Months: Senior Safety

January 10, 2023
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| Categories: Caregiver, Exercise, Family, Health

Staying Safe During the Winter: Safety Tips for the Elderly Winter can be a difficult time to get around for the elderly. Whether elderly individuals live independently or are cared for by family members and friends, they must take extra precautions to stay safe during the cold winter. To ensure the elderly remain safe and healthy during the winter season, here are some essential tips and suggestions: Bundle up: Wearing the proper clothing is essential to staying safe during winter....

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New Years Resolutions for Seniors: Staying Healthy, Safe, and Optimistic

January 4, 2023
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As we enter the new year, many of us are making commitments to ourselves and our loved ones to make 2023 the best year. While we often think of new year’s resolutions as being geared toward young people, the elderly have unique needs and concerns that can be addressed by setting resolutions. Here are some new year’s resolutions that the elderly can make to focus on staying healthy, engaged, and safe in the coming year. Eat Nutritious foods and exercise...

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The Best of Hope: Top 10 Blog Posts of 2022

December 28, 2022
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As we close out another successful year, we're sharing our top 10 blog posts for 2022. We work on new content each week to help provide inspiration, perspective, and information for our community. We are grateful for your support, and continued readership! Below were our top-read posts - we hope you enjoy our recap. Looking forward to providing new, fresh ideas in the New Year! Hope's Top 10 Blog Posts of 2022 1.) The Power of Positive Thinking 2.) Tips for...

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A Holiday Wellbeing Check for Your Senior

December 14, 2022
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The Holidays are a great time to assess your elderly loved ones’ care needs. This is when the family is all together, and you enjoy extended visits, especially if you live some distance from your loved one. While we would like to not think about our parents aging and potential limitations, we cannot stop the aging process. There are red flags that could indicate that your loved one needs some assistance. And the holidays are the perfect time for you...

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My Holiday Letter to You

December 7, 2022
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| Categories: Caregiver, Family, Senior Care

The holidays can be stressful for those caring for Elderly loved ones. With Holiday shopping and preparing for large family gatherings, you hardly have time for yourself. I follow a Facebook Page called When Dementia Knocks. Elaine Eshbaugh, Ph.D., is the creator of this Facebook Blog. She is a Professor of Gerontology and gives terrific advice on Caring for a loved one with Dementia. This week she posted a letter called “My Holiday Letter to You,” which resonated with me immediately....

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Happy Holidays! Tips for Safe Holiday Shopping With Your Senior Loved Ones

November 30, 2022
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Tips for Safe Holiday Shopping with Your Senior Loved One With the holidays upon us, we are all geared up for some Holiday shopping. When you hunt for gifts with your aging loved one, be merry and wise by implementing some safe shopping tips! 1. Spread the Joy. You may find that you have an extensive Christmas Gift List this year. Spread out the joy of shopping over several days. A full day of shopping will only wear your loved...

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National Family Caregivers Month: Caregiver Concerns

November 9, 2022
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Elder Care - Five Tipping Points You Might Reach in Caregiving

November is National Family Caregiver’s Month.  This is organized annually by the National Family Caregiver’s association as a time to thank, support, educate and empower the many family caregivers across the country.  One of the essential attributes of being a family caregiver, and an advocate for your loved one, is the willingness and the ability to speak up and keep your eye on the ultimate goal, protecting not only the health and safety of your loved ones but your own...

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November is National Family Caregivers Month: The Caregiver Bill of Rights

November 4, 2022
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Senior Care - Four Tips for Helping Your Senior Part with Things

November is National Family Caregiver Month. The National Family Caregiver Association Coordinates National Family Caregivers Month as a time to thank, support, educate and empower family caregivers. Below is the Caregiver Bill of Rights created by Author Jo Horne. Caregiver Bill of Rights I have the right: To take care of myself. This is not an act of selfishness. It will allow me to take better care of my loved one. To seek help from others even though my loved...

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Is Caring for a Loved One Wearing on You? Read Our Tips to Keep Your Spirits High

October 19, 2022
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| Categories: Caregiver, Challenging Diseases/illnesses/Conditions, Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease

Providing daily care for a loved one can take a toll on you. You may find it challenging to maintain a positive attitude. But a positive attitude will help you cope with your situation's stress and set your day up for success. Helen Hunter’s article on the Caregiver.com website has the following suggestions to improve your mood: 1. Learn healthy ways to manage your stress. 2. Think of Challenges to find opportunities to shine. 3. Look for the best in...

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Helping Your Loved One with Dementia Live a Fulfilling Life

October 12, 2022
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| Categories: Caregiver, Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease

For people living with Dementia, participating in once-loved activities can be challenging. This can produce feelings of loss and frustration for the Dementia patient and those who care for them. By changing the focus to different activities, they can continue to lead a more fulfilling life, despite living with Dementia. When caring for someone with Dementia, we tend to focus on care that revolves around grooming and rest/sleep patterns. While focusing on those basic activities so much, it is easy...

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