Meaningful Activities for Older Adults that Promote Purpose and Value

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Look online for “activities for older adults” and you’ll probably find a mixture of games, crafts, memory-stimulating puzzles, and of course, the requisite bingo. What you won’t find, unless you really search much deeper, are the purposeful, philanthropic activities that bring meaning to our lives. Read More

Tips to Increase Self-Esteem in the Elderly

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“Wait a minute; I’ll help you with that.” “Take it easy and don’t overdo it!” “I’ll handle that; you just sit and rest.” How often have we made statements like these to older adults, with only the best intentions, naturally? Read More
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Assistive Devices for the Elderly: Insider Tips to Increase Safety and Comfort at Home

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Throughout growing older, assistive devices for the elderly can make day-to-day life around the house easier and safer. There’s a large selection of assistive equipment solutions for home care available today to choose from. Read More
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Tips for Caring for Someone with MS at Home

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As Jane Austen once said, “There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.” And for anyone with a chronic illness, like multiple sclerosis (MS), comfort is essential, as is remaining safe. Read More
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Dementia Care From the Salt Lake City In Home Care Experts

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Although scores of senior loved ones are dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, an even greater number of family members are trying to cope with taking care of them. Surprisingly, nearly 75% of family care providers are managing their older loved ones’ dementia care needs alone, with only 26% reaching out for professional care support. Read More
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Alzheimer’s Risk Factors Now Include These Common Medications

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They’re currently recognized to result in a number of short-term side-effects, such as memory loss and confusion, but new research suggests several of the stronger anticholinergic drugs (such as those prescribed for Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, depression, and overactive bladder) may now be Alzheimer’s risk factors. Read More
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If You Provide Senior Assistance at Home, Beware of These Common Injuries!

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Even though the ultimate goal is always to increase safety and health for the aging adults they love, those providing senior assistance at home, unfortunately, sometimes end up diminishing their very own health in the process and can experience various caregiver injuries. Read More
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Senior Safety: Is Bathing Dangerous To Your Health?

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Think for one minute about all the steps you go through to take a bath. First, you step over a high tub wall while attempting to maintain balance. Then, you lower yourself into the tub using your arm strength. Read More
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Salt Lake City Home Care Experts Answer: Are Home Care Services an Option?

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Home is where the heart is, which is why the hearts of so many seniors are set on aging in place at home, instead of facing a move to a nursing home or assisted living facility – upwards of 90% of them, as shown in research conducted by AARP. Read More