Seniors Should Know

Taking Care of Yourself – Good Nutrition Is Essential & Easy

Maintaining good nutrition habits is tough for anyone, but especially difficult for caregivers because they are juggling the potentially selective appetites of a patient, other family members, and their own personal mealtime likes and dislikes. Here are some simple guidelines: Drink Water: Water is an essential nutrient because about 55 percent of your body is [...]

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Travel with Mobility Challenges

A Good Time Can Be Had By All Traveling with someone who has mobility challenges or a chronic health condition requires careful planning before leaving on a trip. To prevent problems during travel: Tell the person’s primary care doctor about the trip. Ask if there are any special care needs to prepare in advance or [...]

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Family Communication

The right words can make all the difference… Whether with our own family, or in a professional caregiver relationship, we need skills to communicate effectively. Tips for effective communication: 1) Assess the situation. Listen to every member of the family to figure out what the issue really is. Look for meaning and emotions behind what [...]

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A Good Night’s Sleep

Twilight Years Sleep Troubles As we age, it becomes harder to reach the deepest stages of sleep. Menopause causes night sweats that wake us up. Certain prescription medications contain stimulants. Spending more time in bed due to illness or age can make a person feel restless. Some people also suffer from chronic pain. More Relaxed [...]

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Elderly Financial Abuse – Setting Boundaries

What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You Aggressive marketing to the elderly is common. Seminars for estate planning can provide useful information, but they are often selling something and are not unbiased about what a person may need. Help the person in your care avoid financial planners who may also be stockbrokers or insurance agents. [...]

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The Villages Senior Care: Hygiene – Clean Care is Safer Care

The dirtiest place in your house isn’t your bathroom—it’s your kitchen sink. Cleaner kitchen tips: Clear the sink of dishes and pans before washing hands, and use different towels to dry hands and cookware. Keep cutting boards free of nicks and grooves where bacteria can grow. Keep your refrigerator working properly, and on a cold [...]

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Aging Gracefully: Why Am I So Cold?

As we grow older, we are likely to ask ourselves the questions, “Why am I so cold? What does it mean?” Chances are, your body is merely going through a natural dip in metabolic rate due to the aging process. A lowered metabolic rate affects the body’s ability to maintain what is considered a “normal” [...]

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Gainesville Seniors get Great Exercise at Oak Hammock Health Pavilion

At Comfort Keepers, our philosophy is Interactive Caregiving(tm). Our in-home care providers offer companionship as they assist seniors with the tasks of daily living. When homemaking and personal care tasks are completed, an in-home care provider can share in a senior’s favorite pastimes. This could be playing a board game, going for a walk, or [...]

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The Villages Senior Care: Five Steps to Fighting Holiday Weight Gain

The holiday season has arrived, bringing with it excitement, gatherings with family and friends, parties and good cheer. Along with the festivities are special dishes and treats made only during this special time. Mouthwatering turkey and gravy, sweet potato and pumpkin pies, cookies, cakes and other goodies are sure to entice even the most health-conscious [...]

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Questions to Ask about New Medications

When patients receive a new medication prescription from their doctor it is important for them to have several questions answered before they leave the doctor’s office. AARP suggests patients should know the answers to the following questions. What is the name of this medication? What is it supposed to do? What are the side effects? [...]

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