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

November 30, 2022

| Categories: Caregiver, Events, Family, Senior Care, Senior Safety

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...

National Family Caregivers Month: Caregiver Concerns

November 9, 2022

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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...

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

November 4, 2022

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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...

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...

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...

Mind and Body: The Connection Between Music and Brain Health

September 19, 2022

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There are many things you can do to exercise your brain. Exercise, having an active social life, getting plenty of sleep, and staying mentally active are just a few. Some studies show that listening to music can improve your brain health. Research has shown that listening to music can reduce anxiety and improve your blood pressure. Music can improve mood, sleep quality, mental awareness, and memory. In an article on Johns Hopkins Medicine website, the Brain-Music connection is explained: Experts...

The Benefits of Intermittent Exercise

September 1, 2022

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| Categories: Caregiver, Health, Uncategorized

When it comes to fitness, most of us have an all-or-nothing mentality. This isn’t necessarily true. New research has shown that short bursts of exercise daily can significantly impact our health and wellness. Mini-Workouts, which can be as little as 3 minutes each, can be quickly and conveniently spread throughout your day. If you participate in a lengthy workout each morning but are sedentary the rest of the day, the impact on your health may not be as effective as...

Understanding Respite Care

August 25, 2022

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| Categories: Caregiver, Challenging Diseases/illnesses/Conditions

As rewarding as providing care for an aging loved one can be, sometimes it is essential to take a step back and take care of yourself. When caring for a loved one, you often miss social activities, ignore your health care needs, and become isolated. Increased fatigue and frequent illnesses can signal that you are experiencing caregiver burnout. Perhaps it is time to consider Respite Care Services. What is Respite Care? Respite care provides short-term relief for unpaid family caregivers....

Need Help After a Hospital or Rehab Stay? Try Hope at Home Transitions

August 17, 2022

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| Categories: Caregiver, Challenging Diseases/illnesses/Conditions, Senior Care

At Hope Senior Home Care, we recognize that a transition home from the Hospital or rehabilitation center can be challenging and stressful for you and your loved ones. After 18 years in the Home care industry, we have seen firsthand the many challenges families face. This is why we created our Hope At Home Transition program. We understand that transitioning home after a hospitalization or rehabilitation stay is critical to recovery. With so many things being discussed as you head...

Make Time for Wellness, Not Illness!

August 10, 2022

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| Categories: Caregiver, Health

August is National Wellness month. I tend to focus many of my blog posts on various forms of wellness. I believe that it is never too late to introduce healthy living options into our lives. When families come to us seeking help for their loved ones, they are most likely already experiencing a severe decline in their health and are looking to us to assist them with their challenges. We are happy to do so, but why not encourage changes...

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

National Family Caregivers Month: Caregiver Concerns

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

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

Helping Your Loved One with Dementia Live a Fulfilling Life

Mind and Body: The Connection Between Music and Brain Health

The Benefits of Intermittent Exercise

Understanding Respite Care

Need Help After a Hospital or Rehab Stay? Try Hope at Home Transitions

Make Time for Wellness, Not Illness!

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