Self-care
Fall Prevention Resources for Seniors Aging in Place
For many seniors, the thought of spending their retirement at home is far preferable to moving into an assisted living facility. However, even healthy seniors worry about the risks of falling and sustaining grave injuries. If you want to age in place, you will need to be proactive about fall prevention. These resources will help…
Read More5 Things you Didn’t Know your Recovery Needs
After an injury, medical issue, or surgery, it is crucial that you recover properly. Although it would be wonderful to pretend that it never happened and jump straight back into your routine, that isn’t always the healthiest option. You must rest to allow your body to recover and take any medicine that is prescribed to…
Read MoreHow to Get the Best Sleep in Your Senior Years
Aging is a normal part of life …as we tack on the years, our bodies change, and along with it our sleep patterns. You might notice that as you age, you need to go to bed earlier, you have a hard time staying awake late at night, or you’re waking up earlier than usual. Granted,…
Read MoreThe Best Advice for Seniors Who Want to Stay Safe at Home
Are you looking for ways to improve your ability to age in place? There are a number of changes that can enhance both your home and lifestyle with that goal in mind. Read on for important tips to help keep you safe, happy, and comfortable throughout your golden years. Clear your clutter There…
Read MoreCaregivers: How well are you Sleeping?
Did you know that sleep problems can be contagious? Not the way that colds are, of course the inability to sleep is not a virus. However, if you are living with your loved one or client and he or she isn’t sleeping well, you will likely not sleep well either. While, science is only…
Read More3 Reasons why Caregiver Wellness is more than being Physically Fit
If you are caring for a loved one or client, you are likely aware that providing care can impact your physical well-being. In fact, the Embracing Carers™ International Survey reported that more than half of the caregivers surveyed felt that their physical health suffered as a result of their caregiving. These painful injuries and…
Read More5 Tips to get Rid of Clutter — and Stress — without Harming the Environment
Are you living with a lot of clutter in your home? Maybe a loved one needs help removing some clutter from their lives? Clutter can do more than take up room in your home. Too much clutter and disorganization can actually cause negative effects on your life, but getting rid of it in the wrong…
Read More9 Ways to Reduce Caregiver Stress
Being a caregiver is one of the biggest and most challenging jobs in the world. While it can be very rewarding to look after a family member or loved one in their time of need, it can also put a great deal of stress on any individual. As a caregiver, it is…
Read MoreHow to get to know your Loved One’s Neighbors if you’re a Long-Distance Caregiver
The term “long-distance caregiver” may sound like a contradiction, but it’s not an uncommon scenario in the U.S. Individuals of all ages, genders, and varying levels of income and social status who live an hour or more away from their loved one fit into this category. Responsibilities include everything from helping with finances (paying…
Read MorePharmacists as Caregivers
A few years ago, my father-in-law experienced a major medical crisis and as a result he was hospitalized. He was in intensive care for a time but eventually gained enough strength so that he was able to return home. I remember being called over to his home after he was discharged from the…
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