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Caregiver Tips on Assisting With Personal Hygiene

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As a caregiver, you will find that some of your time each day will be devoted to assisting the person in your care with personal hygiene. Following are tips to help these tasks go smoothly. For showers, test and adjust the water temperature before the person gets in. Wash your hands.

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Flu Prevention for Seniors

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Caregivers of all ages should get an annual flu shot and should take preventive measures, such as washing hands, staying away from people who are sick, and encouraging others to cover their coughs. Caregiver Tips on Assisting With Personal Hygiene. Urgent Warning Signs in Seniors With Influenza.

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How Alzheimer’s Disease Affects Communication

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Persons living with dementia experience changes in the brain’s temporal lobe that affect their ability to process language. Even in the disease’s early stages, caregivers may notice a decline in formal language (vocabulary, comprehension, and speech production), which all humans rely upon to communicate verbally. The silver lining.

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Seniors and Hot-Weather Safety

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When a person is experiencing heatstroke, the body is unable to control its rising temperature through sweating. Have someone call 9-1-1 while you attend to the afflicted person. If the person is conscious and able to swallow, give cool water or nonalcoholic, decaffeinated beverages. Too much heat is unsafe for everyone.

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Avoiding Pressure Ulcers

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Caregivers need to keep a close eye on elderly patients to avoid pressure ulcers from occurring. Do not let the person lie on pressure sores. Family Caregiver Education Series. The free 12-class series covers a variety of topics and provides training, education, support, and resources relevant to family caregivers.

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