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Top 3 Products For Caring For Aging Parents At Home

Posted by | Mar 8, 2010 | , , , |

3 Products to help you care for your elderly parent at Home There are so many products out there today for elder care at home that I though it might be helpful to share some of my favorites with you, my readers. These three elder home care products have proven to be really helpful for us, when my wife and I were giving care to our aging parent in our mother in law suite. I hope they will be of help to you and your family too. 1) Airgo Navigator Rollator and Transport Chair Mobility is a major priority in helping your aging parent to be as independent as possible and enjoy a high quality of life. With so many walkers, rollators transport chairs and other products out there, it can be a challenge to find the right one. We chose the Airgo Navigator because it is really light weight at only 21lbs and folds to a very small size for easy transport. Its ability to convert to a transport chair is a real benefit in case your loved on needs to take a rest while you are out with them. It also has a convenient place to sit down in case they need to take a break when moving around in the home and your not around. 2)Sliding Seat Transfer Bench The bathroom is the most dangerous place...

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Pet Therapy for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care at Home

Pet Therapy for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care at Home

Posted by | Feb 28, 2010 | , , , , , |

Pet Therapy for Seniors: Puppy Love for Caregivers and Patients For loved ones suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia, studies show that pet therapy offers emotional, cognitive and social benefits. Pet therapy is a proven, practical and alternative way to relieve depression, calm anxieties, and contribute to an enhanced fullness of life. Many with Alzheimer’s, especially those who lived life as animal lovers, feel a sense of calmness and peace when petting an animal. Dogs are the most commonly used animals for this type of work, but some outlets do feature cats and rabbits. Professionals say the breed isn't as...

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Elderly Depression: Signs, Symptoms, and Getting Help

Posted by | Feb 22, 2010 | , , , , |

Depression is experienced by more than six million Americans over the age of 65. Quite often, disabilities and various illnesses can occur at the same time as the depression, and the depression itself may go untreated in all but 10% of all people. At that age, people will feel their world drastically changing as friends, siblings and spouses die, and their support systems appear to crumble around them. They no longer feel as productive as before, and any sense of joy in their lives, seem like a distant memory. The proper care of the elderly suffering from depression is delayed in many cases because family members, and even the elderly's doctor may not be aware that the slowing down the elderly is experiencing, may not be due to natural aging, but in fact to their suffering from depression. Depression is not normally an aspect of growing old, as many elderly people are able to enjoy their advancing years, even while managing the challenges of aging. The Elderly and Depression The loneliness, depression and sadness that the elderly feel, are often brought about by loss of someone close, or by the chronic changes of aging that include the loss of mobility and personal freedom, the need to depend more on others for daily personal necessities, the stiffness and pain in the joints and the need to take medication. These changes...

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Professional Advice for Elderly Home Care Remodeling & New Construction

Posted by | Feb 19, 2010 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Project Type If you are planning to  build an addition, you may want to consider finishing out your existing garage and building a new garage. The cost of building a new garage is far less (in some cases 1/2 as much) than adding additional new living space. For a basement in-law suite you will need a walk out basement and a window that meets your local codes. Concrete foundation walls can be cut to exact opening sizes allowing you to add a door or window if your natural grade permits. Garage in-law suites will require windows in the bedroom in accordance with your local building codes. When remodeling a basement, installing a sub floor system such as DRIcore helps to keep the flooring warm and dry as well as adding a healthier living environment for you loved one. Safety Monitoring Even when your not in the room with your loved one, you can still check in to make sure their OK and that their receiving proper treatment from others such as healthcare providers. When planning a construction project don't forget to consider any other wiring needs you might have in the future, such as Cable TV, Internet connection, etc... The cost of wiring is far less during construction as compared to post construction. Wheelchair Accessibility In addition to adding more space and freedom of movement to your in-law suite this option also enables you to have piece of...

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Adult Day Care; How to Find the Best Adult Day Care Center for You

Posted by | Feb 15, 2010 | , , , , , , |

The senior years can often be filled with many challenges such as sickness, loneliness and reduced mobility and these sometimes cause frustration and stress for both the seniors and the caregivers. Adult day care is a welcome break and a win/win situation for both the elderly family member and the primary caregiver. It provides your family with a safe, caring and friendly environment to get the needed medical and social attention. In addition, it provides caregivers with a breathing space to do other things and reduces the likelihood of burnout from the 24/7 care, while at the same time knowing that their loved ones are getting good care. What is an Adult Day Care Center? Adult day care involves specialized programs that are designed to enhance the social, mental and physical care as well as health needs of seniors. At the senior center, the elderly are supervised and provided with assistance and companionship. The centers generally operate Mondays to Fridays during work hours, with some providing half-day services on Saturdays as well as some evening care. Most adult day care centers are non-profit facilities with a few publicly funded and for profit. There are two main types of adult day care and the focus is usually on: Social activities along with recreation, meals and limited services for health issues. Serious health care services along with meals, social and therapeutic...

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