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How to Stay Busy During the Hot Months Of Summer
During the hot months of summer, it is advised for seniors especially, to stay indoors and to keep cool, because they are more prone to heat related illnesses. So, how can you stay active while keeping cool, and what are some things that caregivers can do to keep...
How to Recognize Depression in the Elderly
Clinical depression with the elderly population is quite common, but that doesn't mean it's normal. Depression effects about 6 million Americans age 65 and older. However, only 10% receive treatment for it. Depression, by definition, is a prolonged state of sadness...
How to Set Boundaries When Caregiving
I've often thought about and talked about boundaries to my Caregivers at Havenwood, as well as to our Client's families. This can be such a tough subject to broach. In researching this topic, I came across this very well written article. If you are a Caregiver, caring...
How to Survive Allergies in the Spring
Spring is a beautiful time of year. Millions of Americans suffer from allergies this time of year, and the Elderly are not exempt from the stuffy noses and watery eyes that accompany allergies. But, unlike most of those millions, Seniors often have complicating...
How to Determine If Your Elderly Parent Needs More Help
It often takes a crisis of some sort to act as a catalyst for conversations to occur about living independently. But if you are paying attention, you'll likely notice signs indicating your parents aren't as independent as they once were. Elders who want to remain in...
How to Help Seniors Stave Off Loneliness
Feeling like no one needs me anymore. That was the answer given to me when I asked an elderly client what the hardest part about getting older was. But what causes loneliness among the elderly, and how can we help to alleviate it? Studies show that Seniors who are...
How to Help Your Elderly Loved One Live Independently
As we age, or as our parents age, it becomes more and more challenging to live independently. Day to day tasks, can become more difficult. Here are some tips on what adult children or caregivers can do to help your elderly loved one live independently. Keep a current...
How to Tell the Difference Between Dementia and Old Age
We've all misplaced common things like keys, or our wallet, or blanked on a name of someone you just met. When we're young, we don't tend to pay too much attentions to these kind of memory challenges.But as we age, sometimes we worry about what they mean. While it's...
How to Make Your Elderly Loved One Feel Special on Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is all about love and romance, and who doesn't like that? The special attention showered upon us each February 14th evokes the warm and gooey feelings we felt when we first fell in love. For many seniors, however, this annual day of love can be just...
How to Stay Healthy as an Older Adult
Did you know that January is National Weight Awareness Month? Many of us may have set a New Year's Resolution to go to the gym more, walk more, and eat healthier, but we don't often think about obesity in older adults. However, carrying around excess weight can have...
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