Thursday Article Links: Tips on Respite Care, Caregiver Stress & Home Care
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New LifeStyles Senior Living & Care Blog
We know that it can be tough, finding care for a loved one, or taking care of them yourself. So we offer our end users a blog with information on care giving, choosing a community, senior living and care news and just for fun!
6 Apps That Can Help Seniors Stay in The Loop
Many people have an image of seniors sitting in an arts and crafts room making popsicle stick bird houses, which is fine if you enjoy that type of living, but seniors can live vibrant lives, enjoying all the things they were too busy to do before they retired! The following…
Caregiver Article Links: Tips on Parenting Your Parents, Long Distance Caring & Senior Citizen Scams
Can Better Listening Skills Make You a Better Caregiver? 8 costly scams that target senior citizens Long Distance Caring I want to Stay in my Home – Services Available Bringing the Family Support Together: Crucial Steps in Elder Care Planning
New LifeStyles Senior Living & Care Glossary
If you’re anything like me, one of the most frustrating things about entering the world of senior living & housing has to be the terminology. It can often be a daunting task to find the care services or housing you or your loved one needs, if you are unsure of…
Understanding Respite Care and Its Many Benefits
Respite care is care provided to senior citizens by close family friends or professional caregivers. However, this type of care is temporary, not permanent. The aim is to give the primary caregiver time off to take a break, rest, run personal errands, and attend to personal matters. This is necessary because…
Going on a Vacation? Respite Care Could Be An Option For You
Did you know that there are millions of unpaid caregivers in the senior care industry? But these caregivers don’t work in nursing homes orAssisted Living Communities. They are people like me and you, taking care of our loved ones independently. When it comes to the normal day to day…
Moving A Parent To An Assisted Living Facility: The Many Factors To Consider
No senior ever wants to feel like they’re being “put away,” as the old euphemism put it. Nor does anyone want to feel the guilt of doing so. However, there may come a time when our regular weekend visit to Grandma’s or even live-in care staff cannot give your elderly…
A Youthful Brain at Any Age
When people think about staying fit they generally think about their physical appearance. But our brain health plays a significant role in everything we do. More research is showing that there is a lot that can be done to maintain brain health and prevent cognitive decline. There is even some…
How to Choose a Home Care Agency
Simply put, home care is health care delivered to you in your own home. A variety of home care services are available including nursing and therapy, as well as those who can assist with the most personal of needs such as helping with bathing, dressing, or preparation of meals. Home…
Tips for Maximizing Positive Relationships with Persons who have Alzheimer’s Disease or a Related Dementia
Be complimentary. In the early stages, these individuals often realize that something is wrong. Compliments make them feel better. Focus on the abilities that a person still has rather than on what abilities he has lost. That can be a little tricky with a group, but following tip three will…
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