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How Will Your Mom Get Around When She Cannot Drive?
What do you do when your mom is no longer able to drive? Her mom's eyesight has changed. She's broken her leg and cannot safely use the brake and accelerator. She might be in the early stages of dementia. It doesn't matter why she can't drive, you...
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Choosing a Chair or Sofa When Your Dad Struggles With Ambulation
Ambulation is the ability to get around. It includes being able to stand and sit, get in and out of bed, and walk around. If your dad has arthritis pain in his hips, knees, or ankles, ambulation makes it hard to move around the home without...
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How Do Caregivers Help Your Whole Family?
Are caregivers the right fit for your family? While families differ, one thing is certain, caregivers help in ways you'd never imagine. Sure, they help your parents. In the process, they also help your whole family. [caption...
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What about Time Management?
Time management is often one of the biggest issues for caregivers. There’s just so much going on and so much that has to get done that time can slip away from you easily. These ideas can help you to get your to-do list and your schedule back under...
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Protecting Your Skin From the Sun Is Important for All Ages
[caption id="attachment_2717" align="alignright" width="410"] Home Care in Dana Point CA: Senior Skincare[/caption] Skincare is important at any time of the year, but in the summer, it's vital. You're never too young or too old to protect the...
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Five Ways to Handle Role Reversals as Your Parents Age
Growing up, your parents set boundaries and rules. Now that they're older, you find yourself reversing roles with them. You now are setting boundaries and laying down rules, and it doesn't always go over well. You're tired of the arguments and...
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