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What To Expect With In-Home Care
In recent years, many older adults prioritize aging in a comfortable place. For example, individuals over the age of 50 are eager to stay in their current home as long as possible. And each of them has different reasons. Some prefer to age in place to preserve the emotional connection to their home or community. Others do so to maintain a certain level of independence. In other instances, it might be a financial necessity to age in place rather than moving to a residential community. Home care is crucial for seniors who are facing challenging situations. The assistance of home aid care will allow seniors to retain their independence and…
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Cooking for Dementia Patients – What You Need to Know
Caring for dementia patients requires a number of skills and a level of understanding about what each individual is going through, and how to best to help them. One of the more challenging issues for dementia patients can be mealtimes, as dementia itself can spark eating behavioural issues. That and the fact that if your patient is older, they are also dealing with changes in their sense of taste and smell, appetite, and even thirst – all of which is a natural part of aging. What you’re left with is a potentially very stressful mealtime, three times a day. Rather than continue down the same path and get stuck in…
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Activities to Help Seniors with Dementia Stay Active and Engaged
Keeping seniors with dementia engaged and active help them a great deal. There are certain daily activities that prove beneficial to their cognitive and physical health. It’s important to provide a sense of routine and structure to seniors living with dementia. These activities not only help maintain physical and cognitive function, but these also give seniors a sense of security and control. This is especially true for seniors who are in the early stages of dementia. Such activities help them stay calm and control their anxiety or any aggressive behaviors. Some of these activities include games, art and music, outdoor activities and exercise, and setting a daily routine. Games Games…
