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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Proper Planning Prevents Problems
Did you know that a simple document can ease the chaos of caregiving for a loved one who has dementia? How, you may ask, can a written document make dementia easier to cope with?
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The cost of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, or other form of dementia, can vary greatly depending on what type of care the person needs and for how long. If you, or someone you love, have been diagnosed with dementia, advance financial planning can help you determine how much money you have vs. what type of expenses lie ahead. Here are some financial planning tips:
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Medical problems in people with Alzheimer’s or other form of dementia often go unnoticed due to impaired communication between the person with dementia and the caregiver. If you’re caring for someone who has dementia, here are some potential health problems to look out for:
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Caring for someone who has Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia is more than a full-time job. It’s 24 hours a day, every day of the week. That’s not a pace anyone can maintain for long.
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Not everyone who has Alzheimer’s will ultimately need nursing home care. My mom had Alzheimer’s, and we were able to keep her at home for the duration of her illness.
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As the holidays draw near, time spent with family becomes more frequent. This extra time is often when the daily struggles of our elderly loved ones become more apparent. How do you know when it’s time to seek in-home care for an aging Kansas City senior? Look for these signs:
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When memory begins to fade, it’s important to keep seniors mentally stimulated and connected to life through thought-provoking activities. Consider things that they previously enjoyed, or those that connect them to your family. Here are five ideas to get you started:
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We are proud to share that the Home Care Standards Bureau (HCSB), a trusted independent organization that evaluates senior home care agencies across the U.S., awarded Thoughtful Care with an A+ rating.
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