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How To Determine If The Time Has Come For Assisted Living For A Loved One
If you have an elderly loved one that you are responsible for, you might start to worry about whether you will know if it is time to look into assisted living. This is an important step and it is one that should be taken when the time is right. To help you know just when that time is, you will want to check out the following signs. You Notice Missing Medication
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4 Ways To Care For Yourself As You Care For A Loved One With Dementia
Dementia is one of the most difficult situations to deal with for the friends and family of the victims. Slowly, or sometimes with unbelievable speed, the mind of someone loved dearly simply melts away before your eyes. Here are four important ways to participate in the process more effectively, helping yourself, along with the person with dementia. 1. Form A Real Relationship The With Nursing Home Staff There's a real team at work for your loved one dealing with dementia, and you are a very important member of that team.
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Agencies That Can Provide In-Home Health Care Services for Your Elderly Parent
Most seniors want to stay in their home and maintain their independence for as long as possible. However, illness can make it harder for your senior parent to stay home alone without help. Many seniors struggle with the decision about whether to enter a residential care facility. It is important that your parent stays active and follow a routine. Your parent may have limitations, but you do not want him or her confined to the house.
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Determining If You Need Short-Term Rehab
Sustaining an injury of suffering with an illness can dramatically change the way you are able to navigate through life. Thanks to advancements in medical care, more conditions are treatable with surgery and other procedures. Although surgery can treat the root cause of your condition, it can be associated with a variety of other side effects that can affect daily function. Some people require short-term rehabilitative care while recovering from major surgery.
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Normal Aging Or Something More Serious? What Caretaker Children Must Know About Memory Loss
Caring for an aging parent is a task that is becoming increasingly common for adult children both here and around the world. While many of these aging parents require assistance to deal with mobility issues or physical impairments, many also exhibit a declining mental acuity that can range from simple, age-related memory loss to the more debilitating stages of dementia. For the adult children who have assumed the role of caretaker, any instance of memory loss can be troubling as they worry about what this type of decline will mean for their parent's future health and lifestyle.
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There are many different types of assisted living facilities, and choosing one can be confusing. You want your loved one to be safe, happy and cared for, but how do you know which facility will best meet your needs? My name is Meghan, and I have helped my family place our loved ones in various assisted living homes. I'd like to give you a checklist and questions to ask yourself when you choose an assisted living facility for someone you love; you don't have to be overwhelmed. I can help you find the best place for your elderly loved one.