Author Archives: caringheartslaer
Managing Blood Pressure Using These Precautionary Measures
Blood pressure can be a difficult thing to manage. As a person gets older, the easier it can be for health problems to arrive. Unrecognized hypertension could cause a plethora of other major health issues including kidney disease and stroke. ...
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Bath Safety Month Reminders for Older Adults
Whether you have had a couple of falls as you get older and want to make sure you are safe in the bathroom or you are the caregiver for a loved one with limited mobility, here are a few suggestions for staying safe in the bathroom. -...
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Independence: freedom from outside control or support
No matter what time of year it is, it will always be difficult having certain conversations with your loved ones once they get older. Driving, personal care, housework and finances are just a few topics. Addressing these serious family issues,...
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During National Safety Month, What Can you do to Protect Older...
We have all heard how people in assisted living and nursing facilities have become sick with the COVID-19 pandemic, but what can we do to protect our older adults living in their homes or living in a family member’s home? Older adults with...
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Understanding STRESS as it Impacts Our Lives During Difficult Times
Taking care of a senior family member can make you begin to make you feel less energetic than you have been in the past. The added work and stress of caring for children or other family members begins to take a toll on you. As a caregiver, you...
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Caring Hearts and Hands: National Soup Month Nothing compares to the warm taste of soup on a cold, blustery day. People love all kinds of soups, chicken noodle, tomato, French onion, cream of mushroom, etc. Soup can be spicy and...
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