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A guide to caregiver burnout and how to prevent it
Caregiving is a difficult task. It can be physically, mentally, and emotionally draining to care for another person on a daily basis. As the caregiver, it is important to take steps to ensure that you are taking care of yourself as well as your loved one who needs your help….
A Complete Guide To Buying A Stairlift For Seniors
As an individual gets older, it is only natural that we can find everyday activities difficult, such as climbing the stairs. Installing a stairlift is often a low-cost, simple solution for those with limited mobility due to injury, disability, or chronic diseases. Benefits of A Stairlift A stairlift is a…
Elder Care Law: What is it and how can it help you?
Table of Contents What Is Elder Care Law? Estate Planning and Administration Power of Attorney (POA) Guardianship Living Trust Will Living Will Probate Elder Finances Social Security Benefits Medicare and Medicaid Coverage Long-Term Care Costs Tax Issues Retirement Planning Veterans Benefits Real Estate and Mortgage Assistance Legal Matters Nursing Homes…
The All-in-One Home Safety Checklist For Seniors Aging in Place
If your elderly parents have decided to live in their home as they age, it is important to ensure their home is as safe and senior-friendly as possible. Aging in place comes with unique challenges that should be dealt with to prevent senior injuries. According to the Federal Housing Administration, nearly…
Aging Hair Loss: Prevention Tips
Overview Strands of hair on your head have an average lifespan of two to five years. As we age, this lifespan shortens which can result in hair loss. To prevent this, there are some steps that you can take now to decrease the chances of hair loss later. The Anatomy…
13 Ways To Celebrate Black History Month In Your Long-Term Care Facility
Celebrating Black History Month is a great way to bring residents and caregivers of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds together to create a psychologically and emotionally healthy senior living community. Black History Month was started in 1917 by author, journalist, and historian, Carter G. Woodson. Woodson, now recognized as…
7 Tips For Finding An Anti-Racist Long-Term Care Facility
Finding the perfect long-term care facility for a loved one can be very stressful, especially if they are an ethnic/racial minority. Studies have shown that elderly residents from different racial backgrounds experience a much lower quality of life compared to white residents in the same communities. Additionally, most minority groups…
