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8 Foods Senior Adults Should Stay Away From

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Senior Care Needham MA-Through your own research or conversations with the doctor, you probably are well aware of what foods your senior parent should be adding to their diet. However, are you equally as aware of the foods they should be avoiding?

FEBRUARY is a Month of Important Health Related Topics

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Home Health Care Westwood MA-One of the most common type of scams are phone calls and emails from thieves who pretend to be the IRS. They use the IRS name, logo or a fake website to try to steal your money. They may try to steal your identity too.

Caring for your Parent after a Diagnosis of Diabetic Retinopathy

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Homecare Walpole MA-Diabetic retinopathy is a complication associated with diabetes. It occurs when changes to the tiny blood vessels located in the retina change, allowing them to leak and cause distortion to vision. It is the leading cause of blindness among people with diabetes.

What is Alzheimer’s Disease?

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Elder Care Newton MA-For many family caregivers, the thought of their aging parent developing Alzheimer’s disease is one of their greatest concerns. This is a condition that many people fear, and that carries with it a wide variety of myths and misconceptions, which means that it can be difficult to approach.

How to Take Care of Yourself if You’re New to Caregiving

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Caregiver Sharon MA-New family caregivers don’t always have the system in place to take care of their elderly loved one as well as themselves. If that’s the case for you, developing a self-care plan now can save you quite a bit of trouble as caregiving for your loved one becomes more complicated.

What Can You Do if Your Elderly Loved One Won’t Brush Her Teeth?

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Homecare Westwood MA-Some family caregivers find it disturbing when a loved one who always practiced good hygiene suddenly starts resisting brushing her teeth. Your loved one might do this because she is dealing with dementia or even because she’s dealing with physical issues, such as arthritis.