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Common Challenges to Seniors’ Nutritional Health
Many seniors face inadequate nutrition. The effects of being undernourished or malnourished can be dangerous, so it is important to recognize signs of nutritional issues in aging loved ones. Common Challenges to Seniors’ Nutritional Health Typically, nutritional issues are associated…
What to Look for in a Home Care Agency
The right in home care provider for you and your family should serve as a constant partner, beginning the minute you decide to work together. It may be one of the biggest decisions you and your family make regarding the…
Common Sleep Problems for Elderly (& Tips for Management)
Ironically for many older people, a good night’s sleep can be like an elusive dream. They have trouble falling asleep and even if they do, they wake up after only a few hours. Making matters worse is daytime fatigue that can…
How to Help Seniors Maintain Their Minds and Memories
In the United States, approximately 40% of people over the age of 65 experience age-related memory impairment. Memory and mental health are closely connected. Helping seniors stay sharp can also improve their quality of life. Top Strategies for Maintaining a…
How to Choose a Walker for Seniors
Watch this helpful video from caregiving expert, Laura Barish as she gives pro tips on what to look for when choosing a walker for elderly individuals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqM8GKgcL_w Video Transcription Hi there, my name is Laura Barish and I am part…
The Benefits of Hand Therapy Putty for Seniors
Remember playing around with Silly Putty when you were a kid? (Maybe you still do; it’s a fun toy!) A similar kind of putty is available to assist in strengthening hand muscles and it is a very valuable and efficient…
