Archive for November 2018
HANUKKAH, “THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS”
Chanukah is the Jewish eight-day wintertime, “festival of lights.” Hanukah is a holiday that commemorates the rededication of the second temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid empire. The holy land was ruled by the Seleucids (Syrian-Greeks), who attempted to force the people of Israel to accept and adopt…
Read More4 Ways to Keep Senior Skin Healthy
No one is ever too old to look after the health of their skin. In fact, healthy skin may be even more important as a person ages because of changes that make skin more fragile. Skin becomes thinner with age and loses some fat, making it bruise and break more easily. Bruises, of course, are…
Read MoreHow to Structure a Request for More Help
Caregivers always need more help, even when they don’t think they do. One of the best ways that you can get the help you need is to sit down with family members individually. Make this a One-on-One Conversation. When people feel as if you’re putting pressure on them, especially in front of other people, the…
Read MoreTips for Cooking Your Thanksgiving Turkey Safely
Thanksgiving is a time to look forward to many things. You get to enjoy friends and family, relive traditions you have cherished for years, and make new memories. For most people a central part of the celebration is the turkey. If you are hosting the feast this year, it is important to keep food safety…
Read MoreDementia Care Strategies to Avoid Burnout
Are you taking care of your elderly mom or dad who has recently been diagnosed with dementia? It can be extremely stressful to manage the daily life of an elderly relative regardless of their health, but dementia brings an additional level of worry and concern. As your aging parent requires more attention and increased care,…
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