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Hospital stay can be painful and at best scary for many persons and even for seniors. That is why one should provide seniors with extra support after a hospital stay or after an emergency such as having an operation. Giving them extra support or advocacy would reduce the risk of their having delirium as well

There are many different options out there for those that need help caring for senior citizens. The costs of long term care for seniors has been increasing for some time now. Medicare does not actually cover long term care. Medicaid does include long term care, but you have to be qualified in order to receive

A certain amount of stress and resentment is common for caregivers. It’s important to sometimes take a step back and evaluate the whole situation, since caregiver responsibilities can build up over time. Don’t be afraid to asked loved ones for help or to hire help, especially with specific tasks like cooking or cleaning. Respite care

Meditation is a really good thing to try. One person had a very bad panic attack when they were only six years old. They felt as if they were going to die and this is something that has followed them through life. Anxiety has been a big part of their life since that incident. Many

Aging, arthritis, and herniated discs are among the most common reasons for a person to experience pain in the middle back. The middle back is also known as the thoracic region and is the location of the spine. Although many people feel lower back pain more often, the pain that is associated with middle back

Anger is a common problem in seniors with Dementia. Understanding the cause of these flare ups helps combat them. The anger is normally frustration due to increase complexity of what used to be simple tasks. Helping a senior with Dementia starts by understanding their limits and reducing the complex decisions. Try to slow down from

Twilight positioning is like no other seating system in the world. Its many health benefits include achieving a back angle that is similar to standing, putting less pressure on the spine and reducing spinal muscle fatigue. Our 30 degree angle takes the usual TV watching and zero gravity positions to a whole new level. Only

Smoothies are great for seniors because when blending fruit, the fiber becomes broken down, causing it to be predigested. This means that seniors can absorb their nutrients faster. One great recipe is a green smoothie with vitamin C. Ingredients include orange, kiwi, pear, and greens. The next smoothie is a peach smoothie, which involves the

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