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Friday, May 10th, 2013
Caregivers have the privilege of assisting their family members and clients through the aging process and the myriad of benefits and complications that come with it. It’s beneficial for caregivers to be aware of the multitude of decisions aging loved ones may need to make – decisions about power of attorney, preferences for medical treatments … Read More
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Thursday, May 2nd, 2013
A senior family member could begin to display varying needs or a plethora of questionable thoughts and actions that should prompt a search for companionship or the need for a caregiver. Available senior services include a wide range of personal daily needs to a few incidental requirements. Finding a caregiver starts with the evaluation of … Read More
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Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013
As people age they begin to realize that simple everyday tasks are no longer as simple as they once thought they were. What used to seem irrelevant and done with little to no effort may turn into not just a difficult task, but a dangerous situation. A fall or even a tiny slip may result … Read More
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Saturday, April 13th, 2013
Most of us have been a caregiver at some point in our lives. You may even have been cared for by a family member or even a qualified caregiver at some point as well. When we are sick or disabled it is the caregiver that brightens our day and helps us feel better in our … Read More
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Thursday, April 4th, 2013
If it’s time to face the fact that a loved one can no longer function without help, matters such as meal preparation, assistance with medication, housework and transportation to and from medical appointments are typically the first issues most people think of when they consider senior care; however, don’t allow them to be your only consideration … Read More
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Thursday, March 28th, 2013
Simply put, a conservator may be appointed by the courts in the event an adult becomes incapable of making financial, medical or other necessary personal decisions. The different states determine need for guardianship in variant ways; in California, the need for conservatorship is based on the California Probate Code and can be either a Probate … Read More
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Thursday, March 21st, 2013
There are two major types of diabetes, Type I and Type II. Type I is usually present from birth. It consists of an elevated blood sugar, weakness, chronic illness, etc. Type II diabetes occurs later in life, after a major weight gain or a period of severe illness. It is important when looking after a … Read More
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Tuesday, March 12th, 2013
Though depression, stress, and suicide are often talked about in conjunction with mental health, not many people have specifically focused on how those factors affect the older population. While some individuals think depression is just a common part of growing older, that is not the case. Feelings of sadness and grief are normal; however persistent … Read More
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Tuesday, March 5th, 2013
Alzheimer’s and other related conditions that affect the memory of a person create unique and sometimes difficult issues for a caregiver. As with anything else in life, people are only human and critical issues can arise when caring for our elderly population. One of the most frightening events that occur is when a person afflicted … Read More
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Monday, February 25th, 2013
There are many problems that you will run up against, should you be faced with the necessity of becoming a primary caregiver for a loved one. One of the many needs you might not even think about is the constant vigil against skin breakdown. The skin is the largest organ in the body and healthy … Read More
