How You Can Benefit By Seeking Out Elderly Home Care
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10 September 2019
As you move into your twilight years it's normal for the hustle and bustle of life to eventually start to die down. Your children may be grown and living in their own homes with growing families so, unless you have a spouse or partner, you probably live alone. Although this is a great setup that you might possibly really enjoy, there are probably times when you could use a little assistance.
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Senior Care Services That Can Help Your Parent With COPD
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22 April 2019
If you have a senior parent that also suffers from COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), you likely spend a great deal of time worrying about your parent's well-being. COPD is a chronic and progressive disease that affects breathing quality, lung capacity, and can have serious complications if the person gets respiratory infections of any kind on top of their COPD. While you may think and worry about your parent often, it can be difficult for you to physically be there for your parent as much as you would like to be.
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Is Your Elderly Mom's Alzheimer's-Related Wandering Keeping Your Dad Up At Night? 3 Tips To Help Him Adjust To Live-In Care
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8 September 2018
If your mother suffers from Alzheimer's, it is likely you've watched your dad take on more responsibilities for your mother's care over the years. While you may admire his fortitude, there also comes a point when everyone needs help. Wandering is one Alzheimer's-related behavior that often leads to extreme stress and fatigue in caregivers, and going without sleep places your dad at risk for health issues that could stop him from being able to continue with his role.
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Bringing A Parent Home To Care For? Here's Why You Should Hire Professional Help
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8 April 2018
Now that you have decided to bring your elderly parent home to care for, it's a good idea to think about hiring a professional to do most of the legwork – here's why:
Maintain a Balanced Quality of Life
You may have the time and energy now to take care of your parent around the clock, but in the coming years, that time and energy may dwindle. And the more time and energy you spend now, the less you can expect to have as time goes on.
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