How to Talk to Your Elderly Loved One About Moving to a Facility
The time when an elderly loved one has to move to an elderly facility can be considered as a bittersweet milestone. It takes off the challenge of care from the family while allowing the senior to live a more independent […]
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Early Onset Alzheimer’s: What You Should Know
Contrary to popular belief, Alzheimer’s is not just for the elderly. There are cases when younger people are affected by Alzheimer’s as well. This is called early-onset Alzheimer’s and can occur to people younger than 65 years old.
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The Three General Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease progresses slowly to the point that not many are even aware that they have it. Typically, it has three general stages, and different people get affected by it in different ways. The progression rate may also vary. Those […]
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Is is Just Memory Loss or Alzheimer’s? Watch Out for these 10 Signs
A lot of people would agree: memory loss seems to be part of aging. Oftentimes, people would joke about forgetting things and getting old. In fact, elderly people can attest that certain memory issues can become a problem, as it […]
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Is Your Elderly Parent Addicted to Alcohol?
As you get older, you metabolize alcohol differently as when you’re younger. Alcohol also has different effects on your body as you age, especially if you have other health conditions or are taking medication. For the elderly, too much alcohol […]
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First Time to Care for an Elderly Family Member? Here’s What to Expect
For those who care for an elderly family member, there seems to be two ways that they get to their role of caring for them. One is that the task dramatically sneaks up on them, and the second is when […]
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5 Ways to Control Diabetes in Seniors
For elderly people who have diabetes, it’s important that their health is closely monitored. It is also best that they manage their condition holistically, making lifestyle and diet choices that can help avoid complications brought by diabetes.
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Elderly Depression is Real: Here’s What You Should Know
Elderly depression is real and your aging parents may be going through this. Find our what elderly depression is and look out for red flags in your loved ones. Aging is another milestones that the elderly or seniors go through. […]
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Top 5 Tips for Caring for Your Aging Parents
How should you handle caring for your elderly parents? While the thought may be overwhelming, it’s something that you should be wise and thorough about, so consider these tips. Your parents cared for you before you were even born. They […]
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Finding the Right Wheelchair for Your Elderly Parent
If it’s your first time to need one for your elderly parent, finding the right wheelchair can be challenging. However, once you found the one that is ideal for your parent’s needs, it can greatly improve their sense of independence, […]
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