5 Reasons of Mood Swings – What Every Family Member Should Know

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  The reasons of mood swings are many. The brain is usually affected from trauma, substance abuse, or deterioration of cognitive ability. Similar symptoms can also be caused by lung disease, or it can be the sign of an imminent stroke. When the elderly are affected, the diagnosis can become more complicated because of the numerous possibilities of illnesses and failing general health. Therefore, we can learn about what causes mood swings to understand the…

Our Wonderful John Sexton and Family

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  John’s Girls, I wanted to take a moment and tell you all, thank you for your kind words that poured in after John’s passing. During this journey, I was very fortunate to come across your family who truly loved their husband and father as strong and as beautiful as all of you did. I will never forget the moments of pure love when Barb would take him out with two different shoes on or…

What to Do When Elderly Parents Must Live Separately

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What to Do When Parents Must Live Separately – 6 Tips to Help Them Cope   When parents must live separately, it creates a strain on an entire family. That’s the same for young parents, and more so for senior citizens. Elderly couples are usually separated illnesses, and in recent accounts, because they could not afford to pay for the separate care where they were living. Almost never in their lives they have become so…

How Respect and Dignity Can Improve Your Care

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  In recent years, the need for elderly home care has skyrocketed. Family caregivers are very remarkable people, who accept the role of caring for a family member by taking care of them in their family’s home, or by visiting their senior loved one in their home. Although, it does not always appear in their job descriptions, home caregivers can add respect and dignity to a situation where both are severely lacking. But, when they…

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How Do You Meet the Social Needs and Interests of the Residents?

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In an assisted living facility, it is necessary to meet the social needs and interest of the residents. However, the same applies when you are caring for your loved one at home. Your goal should be to allow seniors to be as independent as they can, and you want to provide social activities for them. Help senior residents understand that it’s not the end of the world. The reality is that they might still have…

Senior Living – How to Decide Which Home is the Best Place for Elderly Family Members

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Senior Living – How to Decide Which Home is the Best Place for Elderly Family Members   Question: How Do I Decide Which Home is the Best Fit for My Family Member? Answer: When trying to decide which home is the best fit for an elderly family member, there are many variables that could influence your decision. Overall, you want what is best for your elderly loved one, but in ways that work well with…