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Getting Started with Exercise in Old Age
We’ve heard many say that exercise is beneficial to everyone, especially older adults, and it’s true! Exercise can help them build and maintain muscles, improve flexibility, as well as boost immunity and mood. Encourage your loved ones to focus o...
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Addressing Late Life Sleep Problems
Changes in our sleep patterns are normal as we get older. Our bedtimes are set earlier in the evening, and our wakeup times, too. Studies show that older adults may need a little less sleep than their younger counterparts. But now, all sleep changes ...
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The Different Ways to Pay for Home Health Care
If you’re planning on hiring a home health care in Portland, Oregon for an elderly loved one, it can use up a significant part of your income. Often, families rely on a variety of payment sources to cover the cost of care. Personal funds If your se...
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The Role of Speech Therapy in Senior’s Health
The ability to communicate is important at any age, but it is especially important for seniors. If a senior cannot successfully describe pain, discomfort, or a simple issue, it can easily escalate to an emergency and the need for skilled nursing in O...
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Reasons to Talk About Home Health Care Early
Many families break out into arguments when the topic of their aging loved one’s care comes up. Sometimes, the argument stems from the differences in their idea of care. Often, it stems from the care recipient’s resistance to the idea of needing ...
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Best Ways to Deal With Caregiver Resistance in Seniors
One of the biggest obstacles family members face when talking about care is the resistance from the care recipients themselves. Because of the fear of losing independence and admitting that they’re not as strong as they used to, seniors reject the ...
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