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Dementia is enough to deal with on its own because the changes that it creates for your senior is really large. But if your elderly family member is dealing with dementia and diminished vision, she may feel a little bit more lost, especially as her dementia progresses. Here are just some of the...

Around ½ of United States citizens who are 75 or older will have cataracts. If your elderly loved one has cataracts that are impairing their ability to accomplish certain things, you can schedule them an appointment. Cataract surgery might be a good option for them. However, it is important to...

Being a caregiver isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s a tough job that can leave you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. Caregivers experiencing burnout may feel especially stressed. Higher levels of stress can have a lasting impact on health, such as high blood pressure and increased levels of...

When you’re taking care of your senior from farther away, you might feel as if your emotional responses are a little more exaggerated or stronger. The reasons for that vary from one situation to another, but you can absolutely take some steps to bring everything onto a more even keel. There’s a...

Do you think that your loved one needs Home Care assistance? Have they recently fallen or maybe they just aren’t able to fully take care of themselves? If this is the case, you may need to ease into the conversation. Throwing the idea of Home Care at your loved one without easing into the...

A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is restricted in some way. Most happen because blood flow is cut off by a clot or narrowed arteries. A small percentage are caused by a blood vessel breaking and causing bleeding in the brain. A stroke can cause serious damage, disability, or even...

Solitaire is probably one of the most well-known games in existence. A card game your senior may have taught you to keep you occupied when you were alone. It’s a game that is over two centuries old, but there are spin-offs of it that your mom can play while you’re busy finishing household chores...

Does your elderly loved one need to move to a smaller home? Maybe they are moving in with you instead. Either way, when a senior citizen moves, it can be tough on them, especially if they have lived in the same place for a long time. They might feel many things including anxiety. If your elderly...

After weeks of staying home, it’s not surprising your mom is growing tired of not getting to see people. It’s still very important for her to take precautions and keep herself safe. She can’t risk her health now. Here are six ways for your mom to stay close to those who cannot visit her during the...

There are many things that can affect one’s mental health. If your elderly loved one is having issues with the state of their mental health, you and their caregivers can find ways to help them out. In fact, there are some tips here today that you can share with your elderly loved one to help...