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You have several different options when it comes to senior home care. From moving into an assisted living facility to staying put and making accessibility upgrades to your own home, there’s clearly a lot to consider. Each option comes with its fair share of pros and cons — and expenses. Here are the most common…
Feb
22
2019
Dec
27
2018
Being a long-distance caregiver can be emotionally draining, but many people don’t have a choice. Seniors are not always willing to move closer to family, which is understandable if they are comfortable and happy where they are. But for the adult children who feel responsible for their well-being, this distance can be a source of…
Dec
19
2018
If you’re unable to earn a living wage because a serious medical condition stops you from working, then you may be eligible to receive essential financial support through one or both of the disability programs administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Knowing if you might qualify is the first step, and for this, you’ll…
Oct
18
2018
Caring for an aging parent is a very challenging task. It demands a lot of time, patience and understanding. Most of the time, you become so busy taking care of your aging parents that you tend to forget to take care of yourself. This can result into stress, anxiety, frustration and exhaustion, which may eventually…
Sep
19
2018
Sometimes the only reason to get out of bed in the mornings is for that first cup of coffee! It's a good start of a day and certainly gets you going first thing in the morning. Many of us have a passion for coffee. It is often believed that the benefits of coffee are one…
Aug
20
2018
As you hear the name "chocolate" your mouth starts to water! A chocolate is loved by people of all age and is one of the most consumed products on the planet. You are drawn to the awesome and stimulating taste of dark chocolate. In fact, every day over one billion people consume this dark fantasy.…
Jul
31
2018
Transforming a home into a safe environment for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be very difficult. It’s hard to anticipate problems and see your home through the eyes of someone who has dementia, whose condition causes them to see the world differently than you do. You have to identify every possible physical danger…
Jul
23
2018
Art is therapeutic and is sometimes called expressive art or art psychology that is facilitated by the art therapist. This therapy is being popular with the age group of 65 to explore feelings, resolve emotional conflicts, further self-awareness, manage performance and obsession, increase social skills, decrease anxiety, and raise self-respect. A purpose in art therapy…
Jul
17
2018
Sleep and well-being go hand in hand. Getting proper sleep is just as eating well and exercising regularly. Think of your body like a factory. As soon as you sleep, your body begins its night-shift work such as: healing damaged cells boosting your immune system recovering from the day’s activities recharging your heart and cardiovascular…