How Do You Move More When You Hate to Exercise?
When you don’t enjoy exercising, it’s difficult to see how to you can add more of it to your day. You might not even see why that’s a priority. But as a caregiver, adding even a little bit of exercise to your day in a way that is fun can...
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Where Can You Turn for Advice and Help?
Caregivers run short on both help and advice on a regular basis. This can be a major contributing factor to the stress that you experience as a caregiver and might make you feel as if you’re not doing enough. Knowing where you can turn for help is...
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How Can Home Care Help Family Caregivers with Meal Preparation?
One of the more popular home care services is meal preparation for your elderly parents. You've been doing the cooking on your own. You're not sure it's necessary. Take a closer look at why meal preparation is so helpful. [caption...
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Mom Wants a Dog, Don’t Forget These Essential Items
Your mom wants a dog for companionship. It's not a bad idea. The dog gives her a reason to get outside and take walks. That helps with heart health and blood pressure. A dog also offers mental health benefits. [caption id="attachment_1483"...
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Spring Cleaning Tips for Caregivers
Caregivers do a lot for their aging relatives. They cook, they do laundry, they shop, and they clean. Many caregivers do the day-to-day or weekly cleaning that is necessary to keep their aging relative’s home tidy. However, every home needs an...
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What Are the Common Struggles Family Members Face as Alzheimer’s Progresses?
Alzheimer's has seven stages in all spread over the early, middle, and late stages of the disease. Those stages may affect some people earlier than others. Some skip certain symptoms. [caption id="attachment_1474" align="alignright" width="300"]...
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