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How to Overcome Denial of Senior Care Needs from Family Members

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No matter the reason behind the denial, there are particular strategies that may help you see eye to eye and ensure the person you both love receives the necessary support and care. Communication is a two-way street, so make certain to listen at least as much as you are presenting your own concerns and thoughts.

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Health Spotlight: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease often presents as a combination of conditions, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD may increase fall risk and interfere with seniors’ ability to complete daily tasks such as personal care, housekeeping, meal preparation, and running errands. What is COPD?

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Understanding How to Reduce the Effects of Chemo Brain

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As a result, chemo brain can occur any time during or following cancer treatment, presenting with symptoms such as difficulty with: Multitasking. Laundry and light housekeeping. Help with personal care needs such as dressing, bathing and using the bathroom. Reading comprehension. Finding the right word (i.e.,

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How Hospice Supports Families

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This shift represents more patients having their preferences met, higher satisfaction with care , and higher quality of death. On the other hand, the trend of more Americans dying at home also presents challenges for families that we may have not seen for a century. Why Families Need Support When People Die at Home.

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The Ultimate Guide to Caregiver Training in 2022

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Housekeeping: While these skills may seem like common sense, caregivers are often unsure of how much housekeeping they should be doing. While “light housekeeping” is a common requirement of the job, caregivers are unsure if that includes scrubbing the shower, rearranging furniture, cleaning the bathroom floors, or doing laundry.

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Ep.4: The Top 5 Challenges the Care Industry is Facing—And How Agencies Can Respond

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<Affirmative> And, you know, that’s not the, the, the going thought when you talk about home health aides or personal care aids or certified nursing assistant, certified nursing assistant gets a little bit of a bump mm-hmm. <Affirmative>

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Ep.4: The Top 5 Challenges the Care Industry is Facing—And How Agencies Can Respond

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<Affirmative> And, you know, that’s not the, the, the going thought when you talk about home health aides or personal care aids or certified nursing assistant, certified nursing assistant gets a little bit of a bump mm-hmm. <Affirmative>