Caring for Aging Living with Alzheimer’s

When caring for an aging loved one living Alzheimer’s Disease, it’s easy to forget that your loved one still has memories and enjoys being entertained. They’re there in physical presence, but in mind and spirit, they don’t seem like the same person anymore. As personalities change with Alzheimer’s, it’s hard to see the same mom that you used to share weekly cocktails with while the grandchildren played with their toys on the floor; or recognize the spirit of the dad who taught you to play golf or ride a bike as a child. But, you need to remember that your loved one is there; body and mind, and still needs the motivation to live and the inspiration to fight to make their lives better.

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Seniors Improve Finances

Seniors in particular need to focus on improving their financial situation when living on a fixed income with a more limited budget. This year, they should address the financial areas they know they need to improve on, and then follow through on them using these principles:

1. Think about last year and learn from it – if financial goals were set last year, but not followed through on, take a look at what went wrong and what can be improved this year to make goals happen

2. Make a list – list the financial New Year’s resolutions; areas where you could improve. Prioritize then, and work on checking them off your list one at a time. Not all need to be achieved during the first year, but some should be

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Spreading Holiday Cheer to Seniors

During the holiday months, it can be easy to neglect to include elderly relatives who are confined to a nursing home or assisted living facility in the holiday celebrations.  Show them how much they’re appreciated and that they’re an important part of the family with the following activities and ideas:

1. Schedule a time to get together that works for them – the holidays can be strenuous for some seniors when they are forced to abide by schedules that are outside of their routine. Plan a visit at a time that works with their specific needs, like napping and medication administration

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Home Care Assistance in the Washington DC area specializes in 24 hour a day, 7 day a week, live-in care for older adults. Caregivers come to the home or senior facility to provide any or all of the following services – Please call us at 301-654-1525.

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Senior Safety and Pilot Lights

Pilot lights often go out. There are many reasons for this to happen. One reason could be a gas leak. This is why it is very important for seniors to be aware of the proper way to relight the pilot. If there is a gas leak and the senior attempts to light the pilot, the results could be devastating. By following the steps outlines below, seniors will be able to safely relight the pilot.

1. Turn the pilot know to OFF. Wait for all gas to clear. Never attempt to light the pilot if you can smell gas. If after 5 minutes, the smell is still present, call the gas company and turn off the gas shut-off valve.  Read all Safety and Pilot Light Tips for Seniors.

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Gift Giving Saving Tips

Q – I am an 80-something year old grandmother. I have a huge family, and I try to get nice gifts for everyone over the holidays, but I am a widower and on a fixed income, I find that the holidays really push me to the limits financially. Do you have any suggestions on ways I can save money, and still make sure everyone is happy?

A – The holidays really can be a trying time, especially for seniors like you who are living on a limited income. Try these suggestions for gift giving strategies that will reduce the financial strain on the whole family:

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Spreading the Flu Among Seniors

The flu season is a major concern for seniors. With a weaker immune system, our elderly loved ones are more at risk for contracting the flu. To help prevent this from happening, always be sure to wash your hands. This simple step can drastically reduce the chances of spreading and becoming infected with the flu virus. Whether you are a senior yourself, or someone caring for an elderly individual, washing your hands will make a huge difference this flu season. The points below provide reasons to wash your hands and other tips to prevent the virus from spreading.

• It is a proven fact that hand washing drastically reduces the spread of the flu virus.

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Walking and Dementia

For those that are looking for a quick fix to lower their dementia risk in older adulthood, there’s an answer easily in reach, and it’s one that fits with the lifestyle of most American seniors. A recent study has shown that walking can actually reduce the risk of dementia. This study is also great news for those middle aged Americans and older adults who find that vigorous exercise just isn’t possible to them due to physical limitations or other factors related to their health. While it was once believed that more strenuous exercise lead to greater benefits with the mind, it’s now been proven that a moderately paced walk can help people strengthen their minds and reduce the risk factors for Alzheimer’s and dementia.

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Having the Talk with Aging about Home Care

Sooner or later your loved ones are going to get older and need help around the house. We’re going to discuss the amount of help they’ll need and how to approach them about it. But first things first, when dealing with your senior loved ones, remember: it’s never about how old they are; it’s about what they can do on their own.

Be objective always and make astute observations. Use all your insight and knowledge to empathize with your senior. There are telltale signs that your loved one may very well need assistance in the future. By asking good questions and paying attention, you can spot all of these signs yourself.

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Cognitive Decline Delayed

Cognitive decline affects a significant number of seniors in older adulthood, and since this risk exists there are many who would do just about anything to prevent the potential that they will be another statistic. A recent study showed that through changes in nutritional habits, specifically adoption of the Mediterranean Diet can benefit the mind. Seniors and caregivers can get started with preventing cognitive decline with a Mediterranean Diet by including some of these components in their meal planning:

• Whole grains and potatoes – whole grains make up a big part of the Mediterranean diet and while potatoes due play a role, they are consumed only in moderation to avoid some of the potentially negative effects of the high starch and carb content

• Olive oil – olive oil has been an important component of the Mediterranean diet, even at a time when it was believed in some cultures that the high fat content should be avoided. Now, we know that the fat in extra virgin olive oil actually helps reduce bad cholesterol and provides strength to the heart which directly relates to the health of the mind

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Brain Workout for Seniors

Most seniors have been made aware by the media that it’s just as important to exercise their minds as it is their bodies, but there are many software providers out there that cater to keeping minds active and it’s hard to know which one to go with. Happy Neuron is an interesting option for seniors, unlike many of the other businesses that provide these type of services, it actually provides seniors with coaching and recommendations on how they can improve their minds based on their specific issues and abilities.

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Envision limitless opportunities in the senior care industry. Take the first steps to becoming a Home Care Assistance owner today. Call us today at 702-204-1436.

Home Care Assistance in the Washington DC area specializes in 24 hour a day, 7 day a week, live-in care for older adults. Caregivers come to the home or senior facility to provide any or all of the following services – Please call us at 301-654-1525.

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