Category: Elder Care

Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving

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Trying to take care of a parent or close relative from far away can be one of the biggest challenges many people face. However, with modern technology and services that offer personalized care for seniors or individuals who need extra assistance, taking care of someone you love from hundreds or thousands of miles away doesn’t have to be as daunting as it once was.

Long-distance caregiving can be a complicated process, and it can seem very challenging to find the right people to care for the person you love when you are not there to do it yourself. However, with these following tips, you will find that there is a lot you can do even if you are not as close to the person as you wish you could be.

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Elderly Recovery After Surgery: Surgery Recovery Tips for Seniors

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While aging is a natural process that comes with both advantages and disadvantages, it’s important to be aware how this can effect our bodies. With 60% of Americans aged 65 or older having at least two chronic health conditions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chances are you’ve probably had your share of surgeries. Whether it’s a scheduled procedure or emergency surgery, elderly recovery after surgery can be more difficult than that of younger people.

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5 Ways to Help Your Loved One With Parkinson’s Disease in Kansas City

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People who have Parkinson’s disease may find everyday life challenging. Taking proper care of loved ones diagnosed with Parkinson’s syndrome could make their life more pleasant, easier, and less stressful. Family and friends suffering from the illness tend to have impaired balance, rigid muscles, slowed movement, and tremors resulting in complications in managing day-to-day activities and participating in social life.

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How to Help A Family Member With Dementia Who Refuses Care

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It’s common for someone who is living with dementia to deny they are experiencing any cognitive issues. It may be frustrating for you and your family, but it’s important not to become flustered. If a loved one is continuing to deny that they have dementia, or they are refusing to go into care, it’s important to help in the right ways. How can you help a dementia patient who is refusing to go into care?

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Hot Weather Safety Tips for Seniors in Kansas City and Overland Park

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Summer is here, fireflies are lighting up the night, barbecue grills are smoking, and kids are running barefoot in the yards of Overland Park and Kansas City. But it’s not all fun and games in the summer. Elderly people in particular are vulnerable to heat waves—this population having experienced a significant increase in cardiovascular deaths related to heat waves since 1999.

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