Category 'Healthy Living'

The Aging Eye – Macular Degeneration vs. Glaucoma

by Rita Ude on May 08, 2012 0 Comments

Eyesight changes are common with older age, but two diseases, age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma, can significantly affect the vision of seniors.

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May Is Older Americans Month

by Rita Ude on May 01, 2012 0 Comments

May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of senior citizens nationwide.

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Home Elder Care Lessons Learned

by Dan Fox on April 23, 2012 0 Comments

A daughter learns much about herself while providing home senior care for her parents. We stumbled across this wonderful story journal at the AARP website, from a third-generation caregiver by circumstance: Kathryn Cody says it took her three generations to really “understand the fundamental t...

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Preventing Nighttime Slips and Falls

by Rita Ude on April 17, 2012 1 Comment

One-third of adults over age 65 fall each year, and falls are the leading cause of injury death among seniors. These tips can reduce the risk of nighttime injuries.

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Veterans Benefits and Senior Care

by Dan Fox on April 03, 2012 0 Comments

Palm Springs Veterans and widow(er)s of veterans may be entitled to a non-service connected monthly pension to offset long term health care costs such as Palm Springs home health care, assisted living or nursing homes. As the ABC news report emphasizes, many veterans are unaware of this benefit or a...

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Modifications for Aging in Your Own Home

by Dan Fox on April 03, 2012 0 Comments

This really applies to everybody, as we are all aging and eventually will need changes to our Palm Springs home to make life easier and safer. The best plan for making aging-at-home modifications is, do a little at a time.  Many areas of your home may need adjustments, but if you focus on a sin...

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Seniors and Caregivers should have FUN!

by Dan Fox on April 03, 2012 0 Comments

Your confined-to-home (or assisted living or nursing home) parent, just wants to have fun! You are focused on their safety, finances, medical treatment, medications, privacy, nutrition and therapy. You busy yourself with monitoring their progress (or decline) and doing everything in your power to ke...

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Insomnia: What Is The Caregiver’s Role?

by Dan Fox on April 03, 2012 0 Comments

Many Pam Springs seniors and elderly today experience the difficulty of sleep disorders, often called  insomnia.  Over thirty percent of seniors experience erratic sleep patterns, apnea (chronic snoring with loss of breath), and waking up too early in the sleep cycle. Poor sleep patterns...

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When Palm Springs Senior Care Involves Flying, Be Prepared

by Dan Fox on April 03, 2012 0 Comments

Its a safe bet that some of the enjoyment has gone out of airline travel during the last ten years or so. And that is assuming that you are in good health and physical shape and/or do not fly often. But as anyone who has escorted or otherwise assisted an elderly parent or anyone else with the needs...

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When to Discuss Senior Care with Your Elderly Loved One

by Dan Fox on April 03, 2012 0 Comments

When its time to decide on Palm Springs senior care plans for your loved one, it’s best to get other family members involved in the process. Besides giving suggestions and understanding the situation, family members can also offer moral support. Family meetings give everyone a chance to get to...

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