It’s a difficult decision to make, but sometimes it becomes clear that our older loved ones need more care than we can provide at home. If you’re struggling with the decision of whether or not to place your parent or spouse in an assisted living facility, this blog post is for you. Here are …
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One out of four older adults will fall this year, and some falls result in serious injury. According to the CDC, the number one cause of injuries in adults over 65 is falling. These accidents may result in hip fractures, cuts, and even severe head and brain injuries that can be fatal. While many times …
Six Strategies to Help You Cope With the Demands of Caregiving Caregiving can be complicated. It may mean assisting with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, eating, mobility, and dressing. It could include accompaniment to medical appointments. It can mean that you are coordinating care and services or offering emotional support. During this time, caring …
Human beings are not one-dimensional. We are multifaceted creatures who respond physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually to the outside world. Holism speaks to these facets in each of us, the whole person as a sum of parts, and maintains we can’t live well unless the connections between those parts are recognized and honored. Our holistic …
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Being a caregiver to a senior loved one who requires home care can be a wonderful way to show how much that person means to you and an opportunity for real personal growth. But it can also be stressful, so a caregiver’s health is an important consideration. Holistic health for caregivers is an approach that …
More and more research is showing the connection between the mind, body, and spirit — an interdependency that is at the heart of holistic living. To live holistically means you are taking responsibility for the wellness of your whole being through conscious choices about how you spend your time, with whom you do so, what …
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Ambiguous loss is related to both absence and presence. In some cases, the body is present, but as is common with dementia, psychologically and emotionally, a person seems absent or changed. In other cases, the body is absent (as in missing), but mentally, the person is still very much present to the loved one. It …
Today, more people of all ages are recognizing how mind, body, and spirit are connected. This holistic approach to living carries with it many benefits for young and old alike. Encouraging your older loved one to embrace a more holistic approach to senior living is a beautiful way to not only demonstrate how much you …
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Human beings are not one-dimensional. We are multifaceted creatures who respond physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually to the outside world. Holism speaks to these facets in each of us, the whole person as a sum of parts, and maintains we can’t live well unless the connections between those parts are recognized and honored. Our holistic …
What Is Holistic Health, and How Can It Make a Difference in the Life of Your Loved One? Read More »
Every year, millions of elderly Americans suffer accidents in their homes that could have been avoided. An accident-proof house for seniors is not impossible to achieve and doesn’t typically require much except some planning, a modest investment, and maybe a bit of elbow grease. Bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens all present potential hazards to seniors, especially …
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