Daily Activities for Seniors

Research has shown that activities play a large part in preventing the progression of dementia. Here are some suggestions for caregivers who have a dementia clients. Puzzles and Games– Easy crosswords, word search, Jigsaw puzzles; try sceneries or pictures of animals with large pieces. Photo & Scrapbooking Activities-Pasting photos onto pages and writing notes about [...]

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On December 1st, 2011, posted in: Caregiving by

Caring for an Elderly with Depression

Watch for clues and don’t ignore the warning signs. If left untreated, serious depression can lead to suicide.  Here are some helpful tips to care for an elderly with depression or dealing with a loss.   Make some appointments for the person or go along to the doctor, mental health expert, or support group. Be [...]

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On December 1st, 2011, posted in: Caregiving by

A Rewarding Career

Home Care Aides (Care-giving) is a form of vocation for which not everyone is called for. When chosen, however, it is important for the home care aides (caregivers) to make a self assessment to enable them to empathize with the aging client free from bias and personal prejudice. For instance, considering the hearing and other [...]

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On March 31st, 2011, posted in: Caregiving by
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