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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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5 Do's and Don'ts for Selecting the Right Assisted-Living Facility for Your Elderly Loved One
An assisted-living residence can provide help with your elderly loved one's everyday needs, including light housekeeping and meal preparation, while allowing him or her to remain independent in a home environment. If you are planning to help your loved one choose such a facility, there are a few aspects to keep in mind to ensure you make the right choice. Location, housing restrictions, lease contracts, and services offered are a few things to consider.
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Does Your Loved One Have Alzheimer's? Addressing Assisted Living FAQs
Alzheimer's patients have special needs when compared to many other seniors. While Alzheimer's sufferers are not physically impaired at first, confusion, the tendency to wander, and mood swings make these patients a challenge for loved ones to manage at home. When the disease becomes too much for family members to cope with, sometimes the best option is placement in a memory care facility. Q: In what ways are memory care facilities different from standard assisted living facilities?
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8 Tips For Celebrating The Holidays With Someone Who Has Dementia
The holidays are usually a cheerful time of the year when friends and family come together to catch up and look back at memorable occasions. Spending the holidays with someone who has dementia can be stressful, as they may not remember certain people, things or events and may portray aggressive or irrational behavior and mood changes. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, up to 5.1 million Americans age 65 and older have Alzheimer's disease, a form of dementia.
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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.