Vision Loss and Blindness
Most people with age-related vision loss will not become completely blind; instead they will experience partial or moderate loss of vision. They may need to develop new skills to remain self-reliant….
Month: August 2019
Residential Care Options: Caregiving Doesn’t End When Your Loved One Moves
After your loved one moves to a facility, what happens? What is your role as a caregiver? How often should you visit? How can you best help your loved one…
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Bathing (for dementia)
People with dementia are often resistant to bathing. They will claim they just showered, or that they will do it later, or outright refuse to bathe. Coupling bathing with an…
Behavior Issues
Individuals with dementia or other conditions may exhibit confusing or challenging behaviors at times. Here are tips and guidance for handling common concerns to help caregivers better understand what their loved…
Tips for Understanding Nursing Home Care: A Guide for Families
Having a loved one in a nursing home can be a confusing and emotional experience. Understanding the various aspects of nursing home care and learning how to handle your concerns…
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Health Topic : Stroke
Definition A stroke is an injury to the brain caused when the brain’s blood supply is interrupted or greatly reduced. The brain is deprived of oxygen and nutrients, and brain…
Guidelines for Better Communication with Brain-Impaired Adults
Communicating with a loved one with a brain disorder can indeed be challenging. Finding the right words and getting your point across are difficult under normal circumstances.This difficulty is often…
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Water: How much should you drink every day?
Water is essential to good health, yet needs vary by individual. These guidelines can help ensure you drink enough fluids. How much water should you drink each day? It’s a…
7 Tips on Celebrating the Holidays in a Nursing Home
If your loved one is at a hospital or a nursing care facility, whether it’s for a short-term rehab stay or for long-term care, she might feel pretty discouraged about…
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