Navigating the Challenges of Long-Distance Caregiving
Long-distance caregiving presents unique challenges, often leaving family members feeling helpless and disconnected from their elderly...
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Layla Adawieh
3 days ago4 min
How to Involve Everyone in Caring for an Elderly Loved One - Family-Centered Care
Caring for an elderly loved one is not just a responsibility that falls on one person—it’s a family affair. When everyone in the family...
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Layla Adawieh
Sep 174 min
How a Geriatric Care Management Team Can Reduce the Chances of Rehospitalization
Rehospitalization is a significant concern for elderly patients, often resulting from complications that arise after an initial hospital...
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seniorsteps
Aug 274 min
How to Practice Compassion as a Caregiver to an Elderly Loved One
Caring for an elderly loved one is a journey that requires a deep well of compassion, understanding, and patience. As we navigate this...
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seniorsteps
Aug 194 min
Criteria to Consider When Hiring a Geriatric Care Manager
Choosing a geriatric care manager (GCM) for a loved one is a significant decision that impacts their well-being and quality of life. A...
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seniorsteps
Aug 123 min
Planning a Vacation With an Elderly Loved One with Dementia
Yes, taking a vacation with a loved one who has dementia can be possible, depending on the severity of the senior’s condition, and can be...
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Layla Adawieh
Aug 14 min
Understanding Migraines In Seniors
Migraines are often misunderstood as merely severe headaches, but they are a distinct neurological condition with specific symptoms,...
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seniorsteps
Jul 274 min
The Benefits of Laughter For The Elderly
Laughter is often hailed as the best medicine, and this adage holds especially true for the elderly. As people age, maintaining physical...
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seniorsteps
Jul 214 min
Emergency Preparedness for Elderly Individuals: A Comprehensive Guide for Caregivers
John, a 75-year-old man living with his daughter Sarah, has a history of high blood pressure and heart disease. One evening, while they...
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seniorsteps
Jul 184 min
How AI Is Making Scams Against The Elderly Harder To Recognize
In recent years, the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about significant benefits across various sectors,...
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Layla Adawieh
Jul 72 min
Balancing Caregiving And Personal Life
Balancing caregiving and one’s own personal life is a demanding task that requires time management, self-care, and emotional resilience....
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Layla Adawieh
Jul 23 min
Understanding And Managing Chronic Pain In The Elderly
Chronic pain is an issue among the elderly that significantly impacts quality of life and overall well-being. As individuals age, they...
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Layla Adawieh
Jun 273 min
Strategies for Maintaining Bone Health in the Elderly
As we age, maintaining bone health becomes increasingly critical to preserving an active and independent lifestyle. For the elderly,...
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Layla Adawieh
Jun 204 min
When An Elderly Loved One refuses Assistance
The unexpected challenges of caring for an elderly loved one often go unaddressed, and this is true for cases where an aging person...
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stephenwalsh83
Jun 152 min
Summer Safety for Seniors: Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses
Summer brings warmth and sunshine, but for seniors, it also brings the risk of heat-related illnesses. As we age, our bodies become less...
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seniorsteps
Jun 94 min
Caregiver Syndrome: The Invisible Toll of Caring for Elderly Parents
Caring for elderly parents or loved ones can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life, allowing for cherished moments and...
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Layla Adawieh
Jun 43 min
Geriatric Care Expert-Approved Summer Activities for The Elderly
Longer days and more sunshine are a significant turn in the year for many of us for many reasons. For seniors with dementia, the summer...
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Layla Adawieh
May 204 min
When An Elderly Loved One In A Nursing Home Says They No Longer Want To Be There
Transitioning an elderly parent or relative into a long-term care residence can create a complex web of anxiety, guilt, worry, and...
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Layla Adawieh
May 153 min
Checklist for Providing Care to a Bedridden Elderly Loved One
What comes to mind when you think of caring for a bedridden loved one? If you haven’t had to do it before, you may picture sitting at...
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Layla Adawieh
May 124 min
Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Blood Clots in the Elderly
The risk of blood clots occurring increases with age due to a myriad of factors, but many of us remain unprepared for all the different...
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