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How Is Dementia Diagnosed?


October 07, 2024 Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Support
Dementia and cognitive impairment can be complex conditions to diagnose. Here are several tests that health care providers can use to better understand cognitive health.
A female Right at Home caregiver is applying a blood pressure cuff to a senior female client's arm while the client is sitting in a recliner A female Right at Home caregiver is applying a blood pressure cuff to a senior female client's arm while the client is sitting in a recliner

Making a Safe Transition From Hospital to Home


September 30, 2024 Caregiving | Family & Loved Ones | Health & Safety
Finally, you leave the hospital and get to go home! But your recovery is just beginning. There are follow-up appointments, medications, and so many instructions to follow. It can be tough when you aren’t feeling your best. Here is how home care can help in your recovery.
Female Right at Home caregiver helping instruct senior female client, laying on a bed, how to stretch Female Right at Home caregiver helping instruct senior female client, laying on a bed, how to stretch

Chronic Pain Management for Older Adults


September 26, 2024 Health & Safety | Caregiving
Many different health conditions can cause chronic pain in older adults, but there are several ways to help manage it. Here are strategies you should know about.
Disabled adult male sitting in a wheelchair in a living room. Disabled adult male sitting in a wheelchair in a living room.

Living With Muscular Dystrophy as a Senior


September 23, 2024 Caregiving
Being a family caregiver for someone with muscular dystrophy can be challenging and stressful. These tips can help you manage.
A senior female client standing outside next to her female Right at Home caregiver smiling together A senior female client standing outside next to her female Right at Home caregiver smiling together

Celebrating the Possibilities: A Fresh Perspective on Healthy Aging Month 2024


September 18, 2024 Life Planning
People might think healthy aging simply means healthy eating and getting regular exercise. But it can also be about new things you start doing to stay active, engaged, and positive in your senior years. Here are some things to think about.
Senior male client using a cane is walking down the street holding hands with his female Right at Home caregiver Senior male client using a cane is walking down the street holding hands with his female Right at Home caregiver

When Seniors Fall but Don’t Tell


September 17, 2024 Family & Loved Ones | Health & Safety | Caregiving
Seniors who have had a fall are twice as likely to fall again in the future. If the reason for the fall isn’t addressed, the next fall could be worse and more costly. Why do seniors not seek help for this? Here are possible reasons why and the risks of keeping it a secret.
An African-American, senior female, sitting on a sofa An African-American, senior female, sitting on a sofa

Elderly Parent Refusing Help? Helpful Tips for Families


September 11, 2024 Family & Loved Ones | Life Planning
We all want to be there for our parents as they age. However, if your elderly loved one needs help to be safe at home alone but refuses such assistance, what can you do? Here are tips to address that issue.
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Take Control of Your Heart Health


September 09, 2024 Health & Safety
How is your heart health? If you’re an older adult, here are the risk factors for cardiovascular disease and tips to help you manage your heart health.
A senior female client is carving a pumpkin with her grandson at a kitchen table, while a female Right at Home caregiver looks on A senior female client is carving a pumpkin with her grandson at a kitchen table, while a female Right at Home caregiver looks on

Active Grandparents Live Healthier and Longer


September 05, 2024 Family & Loved Ones
While retirement offers a chance to relax and slow down, older adults still need to be active. They could do this through participating in physical activities with their grandkids. Here are ways to exercise by engaging in fun activities with the younger generation.
A senior couple portrait  A senior couple portrait

How Keeping a Journal Helps Dementia Caregivers


September 03, 2024 Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Support | Caregiving | Family & Loved Ones
If you are a family caregiver for someone with dementia, you know it can be stressful. Experts say journaling may help. Here’s how.

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