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More seniors are opting to age in place than ever before. This trend is driven in part by the rising costs of long-term care, coupled with the rapidly growing senior population as the Baby Boomer generation ages – a generation that’s enjoying a more active, vibrant lifestyle than previous generations. Technology and wider…
Dogs make excellent companions, and that’s especially true for seniors. Not only will a dog provide love and affection to his owner, but dogs can help to keep older adults active thanks to their daily exercise requirements. Study after study shows the benefits of dog ownership for seniors, from improved mood and physical…
Most adult children of aging or elderly parents don’t want to think about their parents’ health declining to the point at which they can no longer safely care for themselves. Often, decline is gradual, and it can also be subtle. If you don’t live near your parents, it can be particularly challenging to…
The Social Security Administration has an important but little known program for people diagnosed with severe and life-threatening medical conditions that allows “quick starts” of monthly disability benefits. It can be a huge help to caregivers and their loved ones who are dealing with these conditions.
Definition of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Instrumental activities of daily living are the skills and abilities needed to perform certain day-to-day tasks associated with an independent lifestyle. These activities are not considered to be essential for basic functioning, but are regarded as important for assessing day-to-day quality of life and relative independence.…
This article was written by Deb Dorsey, a Registered Nurse for Caregiver Homes. She is also a 5-time marathon runner, most recently completing the 2014 Boston Marathon. Exercise is good for us. We hear this all the time. But how can you effectively exercise as you get older? Is it safe? The truth is,…
By Sue Gregg, the Midwest Regional Director for Caregiver Homes.
Kathy Swideriski is an RN for Caregiver Homes at the Springfield, Massachusetts Branch.
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