Give the gift of personal at-home health care to your aging senior parents in a way that will make them feel respected, safe, and loved. This insightful look at the personal-care industry shows adult children when and how to get their parents the help they need to stay in their home as they grow older. Use it as a three-part feature or several related blog posts.
Words: 915 Downloads: 0 Category: Aging By: Nancy ClarkeGet senior help for yourself or your parents and preserve health, home, and lifestyle for as long as possible. This article discusses the ins and outs of senior assistance, from companionship to medical care. Aimed at encouraging seniors to take charge of their living situations, this in-depth piece can easily be divided into a three-part article or a series of blog posts.
Words: 908 Downloads: 0 Category: Aging By: Nancy ClarkeProfessional home health sitter care for your aging parents ranges from simple companionship to nursing functions. Letting a trained caregiver take your place occasionally or regularly can keep you from getting sick or aging prematurely yourself, so you can be there when your parents are in need. This article discusses how to convince your parents and yourself of the value of respite sitter care.
Words: 910 Downloads: 0 Category: Aging By: Nancy ClarkeThis article explains what to look for in a companion caregiver for an elderly and/or infirm loved one. Topics covered include insurance and licensing, experience, and general personality. Also explained are warning signs of a bad caregiver, such as speaking to the elder as one would a child.
Words: 534 Downloads: 0 Category: Aging By: M.K. GreenwoodAs you approach a certain age, information and advice about everything from skin care to mental health during menopause comes at you faster than you can process it. ERT, or Estrogen replacement therapy, used to be called the fountain of youth drug. Almost all women were advised to start ERT the moment they experienced any symptoms of menopause, or even peri-menopause (the period leading up to actual menopause). Many of the claimed benefits for ERT have been debunked in recent years. Some still hold true. Here are some of the most common beliefs about hormone therapy, along with the facts about each claim.
Words: 621 Downloads: 1 Category: Aging By: R.E. SimsIf you have a senior that cannot live by herself, you will need to determine if you can take on the responsibility of caring for her. There are many things to consider such as finances and how this will affect your life. Although it won´t be easy, there are some advantages too.
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