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Bed – Mattresses & Bed Height

A mattress at the appropriate degree of firmness will be comfortable for the person to sleep on. It will also help the individual to easily push off from when getting out of bed. Consider a medium-firm mattress – a mattress…

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Helping a Person with Dementia Transfer

Helping a person get in and out of a bed or chair is one of the most difficult tasks a caregiver faces. The best transfer technique depends upon the care receiver’s abilities, your abilities, and the living environment. Here are…

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Choosing an Elder Care Assisted Living Facility

Each family must weigh the pros and cons of in-home care, elder day care and placement in a skilled nursing facility. In-home care may be enhanced by time spent in elder day care, where activity and mental stimulation for the…

About Dementia, Alzheimers, Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support

Dementia Diagnosis in Family Members

Some memory problems are normal with age but others aren’t. When family members notice dementia-like symptoms such as memory loss and cognitive decline in a loved one, the family member(s) should accompany the loved one to the doctor to seek…

Caregiver Skills

Age and Driving- Tips for Safety

One of the first things people need to remember is that driving is a privilege, not a right. Many elderly drivers feel that taking away their keys is the equivalent of a teenager being grounded, and they resent being treated…

Caregiver Skills, Safety

Home Safety for Seniors

Home safety is crucial if you are caring for your loved one in your home. It is especially important if your loved one is left alone for any amount of time. There are a number of rather simple precautions that…

Caregiver Skills

Medicine Taking Precautions For Seniors

Countless people suffering from various diseases and ailments take countless medicines on daily basis. Apparently taking seems a simple task without any negative outcomes or other risks. Following are the common risks associated with inappropriate use of the drugs. Drug…

Caregiver Support

Caregiver Exercises to Maintain Brain Health

Caregivers are usually healthy. They might not be lethargic and already actively engaged in physical exercise. Hence, this article will shed light on the importance of exercise to maintain brain health. A caregiver has a lot to think about when…

Family Caregiving, Stress

Managing Caregiving Stress

Caregiving, by its nature, is stressful because of high demand and low control. In addition, it is more than just a job, and all kinds of complicated emotions are involved, which also cause stress. Furthermore, the caregiving role can be…

Caregiver Support, Family Caregiving, Stress

The 10 Negative Feelings Every Caregiver Experiences

While coping with the requirements of the difficult roles of caregiving, caregivers may develop feelings, and these feels are quite normal. Often, caregivers will not speak out, because of embarrassment for having these feelings. But, it is important for us…