What You Should Know About National Osteoporosis Month
Home Care in Highland Park IL: May is National Osteoporosis Month. This is the ideal time for you as a family caregiver to learn more about this potentially life-changing condition so that you can help your loved one to reduce the risk that they will develop it, or give them the type of care that they need to handle it properly if it does arise as they age in place.
Read MoreHow Can You Help an Elderly Loved One Who Is a Hoarder?
Elderly Care in Deerfield IL: If your elderly loved one is a hoarder at all, you’re probably already aware of the safety ramifications. The problem can come in when you try to help your loved one clean up.
Read MoreTips to Help Dad Spring Clean his Yard
Having a yard that looks nice and is enjoyable to spend time in can help senior citizens want to spend more time outside. Spending time outside is important since it can help your dad remain more physically active and allows him to reap the benefits of fresh air and sunshine. Many people use the warmer…
Read More4 Essential First Steps as a New Family Caregiver
Caregiver in Buffalo Grove IL: As a brand new family caregiver there’s so much for you to do and to learn. If you can break it all down into four categories, it can be easier to keep up with everything.
Read MoreHow Can You Help Your Parent Prevent Meningitis?
Elder Care in Northbrook IL: Each year throughout the world there are more than one million cases of meningitis. In the United States alone there are more than 12,000 cases of the different forms and hundreds of deaths.
Read MoreWhat Can You Do When You Have to Say "No" to Caregiving?
Home Care in Wilmette IL: Every now and again, you’re going to find as a caregiver that you’re going to have to say “no” to some aspect of caregiving. It’s not easy to do and you may feel pressured to say yes instead, even if that pressure is only coming from yourself.
Read MoreWhy Do Seniors Not Get Enough Nutrition?
Senior Care in Skokie IL: Experts estimate that 9 percent of elderly adults, nearly 6 million seniors, live with chronic food insecurity.
Read MoreTips for Communicating with a Parent with Dementia
Caregiver in Glenview IL: Your loved one may be at various stages in their journey through aging and dementia. You may have noticed their increasing irritability, loss of memory or restlessness.
Read MoreAssessing the Emergency Preparedness Needs for a Senior with Disabilities
Elderly Care in Highland Park IL: Emergency preparedness is something that everyone should think about. Disasters and weather emergencies can occur very suddenly and with little to no warning, putting you in a dangerous situation that can put your health, safety, and even life at risk.
Read MoreIs Your Parent at Risk for Congestive Heart Failure?
Home Care in Lake Forest IL: According to the American Heart Association, 1 in 5 people throughout the United States will develop congestive heart failure at some point in their life.
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