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Bathing (for dementia)

Posted on August 9, 2019May 31, 2021 By Hello Clearwater No Comments on Bathing (for dementia)
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 activity is sometimes helpful, e.g. going to the doctor or out to lunch or having a bowl of ice cream. If someone is used to…

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Behavior Issues

Posted on August 8, 2019May 31, 2021 By Hello Clearwater
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 ones may be feeling or trying to communicate. Anxiety and agitation can sometimes be caused by bodily discomfort, such as pain, constipation, hunger, or uncomfortable…

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7 Tips on Celebrating the Holidays in a Nursing Home

Posted on August 1, 2019May 31, 2021 By Hello Clearwater
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 not being home to celebrate the holidays. But just because she’s not at home doesn’t mean she can’t celebrate those special days in a very…

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10 Practical Tips for Dementia Care-giving

Posted on July 31, 2019May 31, 2021 By Hello Clearwater
10 Practical Tips for Dementia Care-giving

Here is some practical advice: Being Reasonable, Rational, and Logical Will Just Get You into Trouble. When someone is acting in ways that don’t make sense, we tend to carefully explain the situation, calling on his or her sense of appropriateness to get compliance. However, the person with dementia doesn’t have a “boss” in his brain…

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Care at Home ? Make Your Home Safe for Your Aging Parent

Posted on July 29, 2019May 31, 2021 By Hello Clearwater
Care at Home ? Make Your Home Safe for Your Aging Parent

Job 1 when moving your aging parent or loved one into your home — or helping them age in place in their own home — is making it safe. Take a look at the home from the perspective of a person who uses a wheelchair or is a fall risk. You need a plan. 1.Call in…

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Respite Care : Taking a Break From Giving Care to Someone in Need

Posted on July 17, 2019May 31, 2021 By Hello Clearwater
Respite Care : Taking a Break From Giving Care to Someone in Need

What is Respite Care? Respite care is a way for the main caregiver of someone with special needs to have some time off. A respite break can be as short as a few hours or it may last a couple of days or weeks. Respite care can be given in the home or outside of…

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Toileting for Dementia

Posted on July 16, 2019May 31, 2021 By Hello Clearwater

Set up the bathroom to make it as easy as possible for the person to get on to and off of the toilet, e.g. having a raised toilet seat and grab bars.  Notice when the person gives a sign about needing to use the toilet, e.g. agitation, fidgeting, tugging on clothing, wandering, touching the genital…

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Article : A Guide to Caring for Elderly Parents

Posted on July 11, 2019May 31, 2021 By Hello Clearwater

The well-being of our parents is our ultimate wish as they age and live out the last years of their lives. Aging is a fact of life and it affects all families. As adult children, when imagining our parents as seniors, we may not fully comprehend the extent to which their aging will affect them…

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