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Avoid These Triggers That Make Alzheimer’s Worse

While there are some commonalities, Alzheimer’s disease affects every person uniquely. Our specially trained dementia caregivers know, for instance, that while someone may delight in being outdoors, a ...Continue Reading
Oct 17, 2019
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Accepting Help Doesn’t Mean Giving Up

In Isaac Asimov’s opinion, “The easiest way to solve a problem is to deny it exists.” It’s a standard belief for many family caregivers when their loved one is diagnosed with a chronic condition, such ...Continue Reading
Oct 8, 2019
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Cancer Research News: What We Now Know

Annually since 1999, we have attained an increasing reduction in cancer-related deaths, an encouraging trend which is poised to continue as scientists learn more and more about what may cause cancer a ...Continue Reading
Sep 26, 2019
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4 Reasons Why Women Have a Greater Risk of Alzheimer’s

Researchers are finally starting to get a grip on the discrepancy between Alzheimer’s diagnoses in women and men. Right now, up to 2/3 of individuals with Alzheimer’s in the United States are female, ...Continue Reading
Sep 17, 2019
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The Best Technology for Aging in Place

Whether you’re attempting to tune a guitar, learn a brand new language, or just add cats’ ears to a selfie, there is an app for that! And for older adults who are aging in place, technology may be a k ...Continue Reading
Sep 12, 2019
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Research Now Links These Common Prescriptions with Increased Dementia Risk

They are currently known to cause quite a few short-term negative effects, such as memory issues and confusion, but new research links several of the stronger anticholinergic drugs (like those prescri ...Continue Reading
Aug 21, 2019
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The Latest Approach to Chronic Condition Care: Empowering Patients to Take Control

On the subject of chronic diseases, seniors are usually the experts, hands down, with as many as 3 out of 4 older adults affected by multiple conditions that are chronic, require extensive treatment, ...Continue Reading
Aug 14, 2019
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Caregivers, Beware! Avoid Caregiving Injuries with These Tips

Although the ultimate goal is to maximize health and safety for the older adults they love, family caregivers, unfortunately, frequently end up diminishing their own health along the way. The truth is ...Continue Reading
Aug 7, 2019
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Home Care Assistance in Michigan: Could Low Blood Sugar Negatively Impact Senior Diabetes?

The latest recommendations from the Endocrine Society about the elderly and diabetes are unexpected, to say the least: lower blood sugar is not always best. And for individuals who’ve been maintaining ...Continue Reading
Jul 19, 2019
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Portage In Home Care Experts Offer Hygiene Help for Alzheimer’s Patients

Of the numerous struggles connected to providing care for a loved one with dementia, the Alzheimer’s Association indicates that the most prevalent struggle is with personal hygiene, for a number of re ...Continue Reading
Jul 12, 2019
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St. Joseph Home Health Care: How to Avoid Crossing the Line From Motivation to Bullying

As a family caregiver, you obviously experience several feelings during the day: shared laughter over a joke with your senior loved one; worry due to a health concern; and of course, from time to time ...Continue Reading
Jul 5, 2019
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Replacing Caregiver Stress with Joy Through Intentional Gratitude

Our facial expressions expose so much to individuals around us, and if you’re encountering an abnormal degree of stress, well-meaning family members and friends will surely pick up on it, perhaps enco ...Continue Reading
Jun 26, 2019
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How to Make the Most Out of Doctor Visits

On any given day, a physician likely has about 20 patients to see – in addition to calls, paperwork and other administrative duties. It leaves very little time spent with each patient, which explains ...Continue Reading
Jun 21, 2019
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What if I Make a Mistake? The Top Family Caregiver Fear

More family caregivers in St. Joseph, MI and the surrounding communities are making this commendable choice each and every day, signifying the beginning of changes in lifestyle they can only truly com ...Continue Reading
Jun 12, 2019
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Finding Purpose in Life Is Crucial – Battle Creek Senior Care Experts Can Help

Think about a normal day in the life of a senior loved one. Ideally, it includes a range of uplifting and enriching activities: savoring breakfast, participating in a fun activity or interest, visitin ...Continue Reading
May 22, 2019
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Dementia and Wandering: Tips from the St. Joseph, MI Home Care Professionals

Out of all the impacts of Alzheimer’s disease, perhaps one of the most concerning is the individual’s tendency for wandering as well as the potential dangers that can occur if the senior becomes ...Continue Reading
May 15, 2019
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Dementia Paranoia Strategies from the Kalamazoo, MI Home Care Experts

“I am telling you, there’s a dog inside my closet! I hear it growling the whole night long. We’ve got to find its owner!” Listening to an elder loved one express worries like this that you are aware t ...Continue Reading
May 8, 2019
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The 2019 Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures Report: What We’ve Learned

The Alzheimer’s Association has released its 2019 Facts and Figures Report, and with a full 5.8 million Americans currently diagnosed with the disease – including 1 out of every ten senior citizens – ...Continue Reading
Apr 24, 2019
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Is Happiness Still Possible with Pain or Chronic Illness?

Have you ever gotten out of bed and figured, “It’s likely to be one of those days!” Maybe your alarm didn’t go off, the hot water heater chose to quit working, and the dog chewed up one of your favori ...Continue Reading
Apr 10, 2019
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One-Third of The U.S. Workforce Are Leaving Their Jobs: Here’s Why

Recently, actor Rob Lowe brought caregiving into the public eye by sharing his experience of taking care of his mom and the toll it took on his own life. He explained, “When you’re caring for a loved ...Continue Reading
Apr 5, 2019
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