Add Meaning and Purpose to Senior Life with These Tips from Caregivers by WholeCare
Search the Internet for “activities for seniors” and you’re likely to find a variety of crafts, games, memory stimulation puzzles, and of...
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The Perfect Holiday Activities for Seniors – and All Ages!
The busyness of the holiday season can be overwhelming and downright exhausting for many older adults. Everyone spends so much time...
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Caregivers By WholeCare’s Senior Fitness Strategies, Regardless of Activity Level
Regardless of age, the advantages of remaining physically active far outweigh any obstacles encountered, and it’s vital for older adults’...
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Optimizing Senior Medical Care: Making the Most of Doctor Visits
Doctors and other medical professionals see scores of patients every single day, and even more during high-volume cold and flu seasons....
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Mothers Caring for Mothers: Tips to Reduce Caregiver Stress
Mothers Caring For Mothers Although it may seem to be a natural fit for daughters to take care of their own mothers, in many cases, it’s...
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Dementia Communication Struggles: Tips & Ideas for Caregivers
Make eye contact. Acknowledge verbal and nonverbal feelings and responses. Communicate simply and directly. Limit options and questions...
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Are You Warning Seniors about Consumer Scams?
Common Consumer Scams IRS Scams: Victims may receive a call claiming that the caller is an IRS agent and that the victim needs to pay...
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What You Do When Early Stage Alzheimer's Starts To Set In?
A diagnosis of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease may cause concerns and questions for both you and your loved one who has received the...
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Caregiving for Stroke Survivors: Take These Steps For Success
When a loved one experiences a stroke, it can be an incredibly confusing time. There are many immediate unknowns as your loved one’s...
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Tips to Manage Alzheimer’s Anger and Agitation
Try to identify and alleviate any physical reasons for anger or aggression. Is he in physical pain, for instance? Often Alzheimer’s...
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Resources To Help With Senior Financial Planning for Caregivers
Managing your own budget can be hard, but planning for someone else’s financial future can be especially difficult. That’s the challenge...
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The Challenges Of Caregiving For Your Husband Or Wife
Caring for a sick or disabled spouse has unique challenges. The spousal caregiver is faced with juggling the position of caregiver with...
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Strategies & Tips To Deal with Dementia for Caregivers
Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia can be especially challenging for family caregivers. It can be difficult to accept that...
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Family & Friend Caregivers Provide Over $216 Billion in Unpaid Care
According to research by the Alzheimer’s Association, family and friends provided 17.5 billion hours of unpaid care — care valued at...
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Caregiver Tips: How to Help Seniors with Vision Loss
Seniors are prone to eye disorders, so exams are crucial. Vision loss develops painlessly and has no outward symptoms. Because changes...
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How to Find the Best Mobility Aids for Seniors
Mobility Aids For Seniors Many seniors have trouble getting around independently. Mobility aids can offer stability and support. If a...
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16 Ways to Show Appreciation for a Caregiver
Caregiver appreciation often gets neglected because of “life” and the myriad responsibilities that go with it. That’s why it’s important...
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5 Stress-Busting Resolutions for Caregivers
A Caregivers Resolve A new year is a perfect time to reflect on the special moments of the past year as well as evaluate what is no...
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Make Sure the Senior You Love is Protected from Illness with These Six Vaccines
What Shots And Vaccines Should Seniors Have? Older adults may have weakened immune systems and should get vaccines to stay healthy and...
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How to Plan a Fun and Safe Summer Adventure with Grandma or Grandpa that Everyone Will Enjoy!
Plan a summer adventure with your aging loved one. Our tips and ideas give you everything you need to know to take grandma out for a fun...
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