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Top Ways to Prevent Malnutrition in Seniors

Remember Sunday dinners at the grandparents’, whenever the whole family came together round the table to have a hearty meal, chitchat, and laughter? Regrettably, with many families now living far away from their older family members, and with so many pressing needs pulling us in different directions, it’s difficult to keep on with this tradition […]

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How to Help Your Aging Parent Get Proper Nutrition

As a person ages, it’s not abnormal for them to eat much less. This can occur because the individual is less active or simply because they are no longer willing or able to properly prepare food. While a lower overall caloric intake may be appropriate, an aging parent still needs proper nutrition. There are ways […]

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How Do You Know When It’s Time for Home Care for Seniors?

Deciding on home care for a senior loved one is a significant step. It’s a decision filled with both concern and hope. It’s about ensuring their safety and well-being while respecting their independence. For many families in Arizona, recognizing when it’s time to make this choice can be one of the hardest parts of the […]

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How to Help Seniors Experiencing Signs of Dysphagia

On those scorching summer days, there is nothing more refreshing than a tall, cold drink; however, for seniors with dysphagia, this simple pleasure could be very dangerous. Dysphagia – or difficulty with swallowing – affects millions of seniors due to weakened mouth and/or throat muscles. Cancer, Alzheimer’s, MS and stroke are all causes as well.

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Breathe Easier with These COPD Tips

Family members providing COPD care for an older loved one know that outdoor air pollution can make symptoms worse. But, did you know that compromised air quality in the house may also magnify COPD symptoms? Cleaning the air inside the senior’s home can help older adults with COPD – and everybody else in the home […]

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Long Distance Caregiver Tips: How to Help Older Parents Remain Safe and Independent

Living at a distance from older loved ones can make the need for home care easier to miss. As a matter of fact, many adult children of aging parents never even realize that Mom and Dad need help until they return home for a visit or spend extended time together over the holiday season. If […]