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Shingles: How To Care For Someone Who Has Shingles
Shingles: If your elderly parent has developed shingles, there is not a lot that can be done medically to bring relief so most of the relief he’ll receive will be from home. Shingles affect the nervous system, usually causing a painful rash with...
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Benefits Of Home Care: Home Care Allows Seniors to Live Life...
Benefits Of Home Care: As we age, we will face increasing challenges. Benefits Of Home Care: There’s no way around that simple fact. Not only will physical tasks become more difficult, but we will likely face an increased risk of health...
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Caregiver Stress: Don’t Be A Burnout Case
Caregiver Stress: The COVID-19 pandemic has placed more stress on an already stressed out group: Caregivers for people over 65. A recent survey shows that caregivers to the elderly and chronically ill are putting in an average of 7.5 more...
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Is Volunteering Something Your Elderly Loved One Should Do More Often?
Volunteering: When people volunteer, they often get such a positive feeling from doing so. [caption id="attachment_3008" align="alignright" width="378"] Social Seniors: Volunteering[/caption] There are people who volunteer at hospitals,...
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Senior Care Tips To Help Your Elderly Loved One Get Sleep
Senior Care Tips: Sleep is important for everyone of all ages. The elderly often have difficulties sleeping. There are many reasons why this happens. Your elderly loved one might not be as comfortable. They might have a health condition that...
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Why Are Seniors More Susceptible to Pneumonia?
Pneumonia can occur in people of any age, but seniors are more susceptible to it for a variety of reasons. Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs that can cause fluid to build up. Mild pneumonia can be easily mistaken for a cold, but if it becomes...
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