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5 Ways to Add Laughter to Caregiving

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Caregiving is a challenging responsibility that increases stress and contributes to burnout and compassion fatigue. One effective way to combat the negative effects of long-term stress is to add some humor to your days. Smiles and laughter benefit both caregivers and older adults. Here, Homewatch CareGivers shares 5 ways to add laughter […]

Tips To Get Someone with Dementia to Shower

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Avoid battles over bathtime Bathing is a constant struggle for many caregivers of seniors with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other cognitive impairments. It’s important to keep your older adult’s body clean to prevent skin infections, reduce the risk of urinary tract infections, and avoid unpleasant body odor. But trying to get them to […]

Elder Care Tips to Understanding Common Fears Among The Elderly

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Fear is a normal and natural emotional response to perceived threats or dangers, and it plays an important role in helping humans respond to potentially harmful situations. Some fears come with aging that you may think are silly but are normal for aging adults, and you should know what they […]

Companion Care at Home Helps Your Senior Maintain Friendships

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Social connections and friendships play a crucial role in seniors’ overall well-being, offering many benefits that extend far beyond mere companionship. Your loved one should focus on making and maintaining friends. If you’re worried about your loved one living alone and worried they may be experiencing social isolation, it may […]

Signs of Stroke in Seniors

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A stroke is every bit as dangerous as a heart attack. As a result, it’s critical to be aware of stroke symptoms and respond promptly if you or someone you know is experiencing one. Stroke risk rises with age, nearly doubling every ten years after age 55, making it critical […]

Fall Activities For Seniors

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Fall is here… It’s refreshing to feel the crisp fall air and watch the leaves change color. You can celebrate the fall season with your older adult by enjoying some simple, inexpensive, and fun activities. Make decorations Making and putting up fun decorations is a nice way to mark the […]

Benefits of Long Term Care Insurance

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Long-term care encompasses a wide variety of support services for older people who are unable to manage their own daily needs. Different types of facilities are used to provide long-term care. Long-term care can be provided in various settings. This type of care can be provided in the convenience of […]

Tips to Help Seniors Adjust to Seasonal Time Changes

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Switching to Daylight Savings Time and from Daylight Savings Time is hard for most people. But it can be especially tough on seniors, who tend to not get enough sleep as it is. Seniors who are chronically sleep deprived or have trouble sleeping can find it difficult to bounce back […]

Why Hobbies Are Good for Seniors and How to Help Them With It

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As you probably know, a hobby is defined as “an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation.” But what you may not realize is that hobbies have an extra benefit beyond pleasure and relaxation – they’re good for you! Having a hobby is good for you at any age, […]

9 Tips to Manage Difficult Clients and Family Members

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As a home care aide, meeting and managing difficult clients and family members is all part of the job. When an individual is making things difficult, it often reflects their dissatisfaction with the service provided. Whether their reaction is justified or not, it is our duty as caregivers to address […]