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December 13, 2024

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Staying Safe and Active: Essential Winter Tips for Seniors

Winter brings unique challenges for seniors, especially those with decreased mobility or a higher risk of falls. Cold weather, icy surfaces, and shorter days can make it harder for older adults to stay safe and active. For adult children caring for their aging parents, it’s important to address these seasonal risks and help create a […]

November 15, 2024

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Taking Care of Yourself While Caring for Others: Essential Self-Care Tips for Family Caregivers

Caring for an aging parent is a meaningful role, but it comes with challenges. Many adult children find themselves navigating new responsibilities, routines, and emotions, which can be demanding both physically and mentally. Without proper self-care, caregiving can quickly lead to stress and burnout. Taking time to care for yourself is essential for sustaining your […]

November 8, 2024

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Finding Strength in Gratitude: A Guide for Caregivers of Elderly Parents

Caring for an elderly parent can be both rewarding and challenging. It often involves navigating unexpected emotions and responsibilities, which can lead to stress and exhaustion. One way to manage these challenges is by cultivating gratitude in your daily caregiving. Gratitude can bring positive changes to your outlook, help you find joy in small moments, […]

November 1, 2024

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Caring for a Loved One with Dementia: Essential Tips for a Supportive and Fulfilling Environment

Caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s is a challenging journey. Many adult children become primary caregivers for their aging parents, facing new responsibilities and often uncertain changes. With understanding, planning, and a bit of patience, you can create a supportive environment that improves the quality of life for your loved one while […]

October 11, 2024

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Caring for Seniors with Arthritis: Effective Strategies to Boost Mobility and Ease Pain

As our parents age, they often face health challenges that can limit their ability to move and enjoy life as they once did. One common issue many seniors deal with is arthritis. Arthritis can cause joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation, which can make daily tasks difficult. As a caregiver, it’s important to understand how to […]

October 4, 2024

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Smart Solutions: How Technology Can Keep Your Aging Loved Ones Safe at Home

While we are still trying to put Augusta back together, it is important to keep this blog moving forward. Lots of chainsawing ahead but this blog most go on. As our loved ones age, the need for home safety becomes more urgent. Many seniors face increased risks of falling and reduced mobility, which can lead […]

September 27, 2024

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Hurricane Helene

This weeks post was going to be about technology to assist with aging in place but we woke up Friday to find out the hurricane had smashed Augusta and went to work making sure our friends and tenants are ok. New post next week. Pray for Augusta. Here's a post on elderly emergency preparedness from […]

September 13, 2024

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Transforming Your Home into a Fall-Free Zone: Essential Modifications for Aging in Place

As our parents age, it’s natural to worry about their safety, especially in their homes. Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults, and making home modifications can help prevent them. Last week we discussed simple options to improve home safety. Today we look at a little more in depth renovations. These changes […]

September 6, 2024

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Creating a Safe Haven: How to Identify and Reduce Fall Risks in Your Elderly Loved One’s Home

Introduction: The Importance of Fall Prevention at Home Falls are a leading cause of injury in seniors, and as a caregiver, preventing falls in the home should be a top priority. With age, mobility decreases, and balance issues become more common. Falls can lead to serious injuries, such as broken bones or head trauma, which […]

August 23, 2024

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Smart and Simple: Meal Planning Strategies for Busy Caregivers

Introduction: The Importance of Efficient Meal Planning Balancing caregiving responsibilities can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to meal preparation. Planning and cooking nutritious meals for your elderly loved one while managing your own life can feel like an extra full-time job. However, an efficient meal planning routine can save time, reduce stress, and improve […]

July 26, 2024

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Venturing Out: Ensuring Safety and Confidence for Seniors in Public Spaces

Introduction: The Importance of Safe Outings Staying active and engaged in the community is important for seniors. Going out for walks, visiting parks, and participating in social activities can improve their physical health and mental well-being. However, seniors often face challenges when navigating public spaces due to increased fall risks and decreased mobility. Ensuring their […]

July 19, 2024

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On the Move: Safe and Accessible Transportation Solutions for Seniors

Introduction: The Importance of Accessible Transportation Transportation plays a crucial role in maintaining independence and quality of life for seniors. It allows them to attend medical appointments, visit friends and family, go shopping, and participate in community activities. However, many seniors face challenges with transportation due to increased risk of falls and decreased mobility. Ensuring […]

May 3, 2024

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Navigating the Shadows: Addressing Depression and Anxiety in the Elderly

Hello All! Thank you for allowing me a break last week while traveling for a work/family retreat to plan the future. We had an amazing time and are prepared for the book launch and the rest of our second decade as a family. We got to have Leah’s first birthday and our 11th anniversary during […]

April 26, 2024

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Changes coming to Keep Mom Safe at Home

Hello All! This week we have been on vacation and I have had an opportunity to think about the direction of this project. With the book set to be release in the next month or so, I am going to focus on increasing the value provided to caregivers through this format. I am going to […]

February 23, 2024

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Easing the Ache: Caregiver Strategies for Managing Arthritis Pain in the Elderly

Introduction: Understanding Arthritis in the Elderly Arthritis is a common problem for many older people. It makes their joints hurt and can make it hard for them to move around. There are different kinds of arthritis, but the most common types that affect elderly folks are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Knowing what type of arthritis […]

January 5, 2024

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Empowering Elders: A Guide to New Year's Goal-Setting

The New Year is a time of new beginnings, and it’s the perfect opportunity for our senior loved ones to set goals and look forward to the year ahead. Goal-setting is important at any age, and it can be especially meaningful for seniors. Let’s explore how caregivers and family members can support seniors in setting […]

October 20, 2023

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Sickness for the Merwin's this week.

Hello! I have a series almost ready that I have been working on related to emergency preparedness for seniors. It is a 3 part series and will start next week. It was supposed to begin this week but a 2 year old in school for the first time turned into a sick toddler and eventually […]

September 22, 2023

Reading Time 4 min.

Active Aging: The Power of Movement for Seniors and Caregivers

Welcome back to our ongoing series on a healthy lifestyle for aging in place. Last week, we provided a brief overview of the four pillars crucial to ensuring our elderly loved ones thrive as they age in the comfort of their homes. Recognizing the foundation these pillars provide is crucial. This week, we're honing in […]

May 26, 2023

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Dealing with Parents with Dementia? Here's How to Communicate Better

Dementia is a complex and debilitating disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a broad term used to describe a decline in cognitive abilities, including memory loss, impaired reasoning, and difficulties with language. Unfortunately, dementia often leads to communication breakdowns between the person with the disease and their loved ones or caregivers. So […]

May 19, 2023

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Kidney Health: 5 Ways to Help Seniors Maintain Healthy Kidneys

According to the National Kidney Foundation, one in three American adults is at risk for developing kidney disease. This risk increases significantly for seniors, who are more likely to experience decreased kidney function. Often this is due to natural aging processes and other health issues. However, seniors can take several preventive measures to maintain good […]

December 9, 2022

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Holiday Sadness: 5 Tips to Keep your Elderly Happy

Holiday sadness is a reality for many seniors. While most of us are excited, some people, especially the elderly, can become sullen during this time. Now that the holidays are fast approaching, it’s a must for us, caregivers to be prepared. Here are my five tips on how to keep your elderly happy when they […]

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