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How Respite Care Helps Caregivers Manage the Busy Holiday Season
The holidays are the busiest time of the year for most people. Caregivers, who already have an overbooked schedule, can quickly become overwhelmed with the added stress. The increased workload can cause them to put their own needs on hold,...
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Dear Donna: What Does a Senior Move Manager Do?
Dear Donna, My parents recently decided to move to a senior living community, and they asked me to assist them with the transition. I'd love to help them as much as possible, but I have no idea where to start. A friend of mine told me I should...
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4 Ways to Beat Caregiver Stress During the Holidays
Caregivers already have a lot on their plate. The emotional and physical toll of caregiving can be sizable, especially if a senior loved one has dementia. This makes them extra vulnerable to stress when the busy holiday season rolls around. If it's not managed...
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Is Alzheimer’s Disease Hereditary?
Dear Donna, I am the primary caregiver for my mother, who has Alzheimer’s disease. As her disease progresses, I can’t help but worry that I am eventually going to get it. Is Alzheimer’s disease hereditary? Is there a test I can take to find...
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Planning Holiday Travel With a Senior Loved One?
Planning a trip with a senior loved one can be challenging. You want them to enjoy their experience and feel included. At same time, you want them to be safe. While planning holiday travel, you may find yourself asking… Will it be fun for the...
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Cholesterol & Aging: How it Changes and How to Manage it
High cholesterol is a common health concern among older adults. As you age, your cholesterol often rises. This puts seniors at risk for serious health complications like, heart disease, angina, and peripheral artery disease. But why is high...
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How Can I Prepare My Mother for an Easier Transition to Assisted Living?
Dear Donna, My mother and I recently decided it would be best for her to move to an assisted living community. Her mobility has declined considerably, and we feel they will be able to help her with her everyday activities. This is our first time going...
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Technology to Help Caregivers Keep a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Safe
Adults with Alzheimer’s disease experience increased forgetfulness and a decline in mental acuity, both of which can affect their safety. Thankfully, there are many tech safety products available for adults with Alzheimer’s. Using the right...
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National POW/MIA Recognition Day
National Prisoners of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Recognition Day is the day our nation gathers to honor its prisoners of war and soldiers who are still missing, as well as their family members. This observance takes place the third Friday...
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How Caregivers Can Protect Their Marriage
Dear Donna, I have been a caregiver for my mother for three years; she is 86 and lives alone. At first, she just needed a little help around the house. But as her health declines, the amount of time I spend at her house increases. Unfortunately, it is...
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5 Tips to Help You Better Cope With Caregiver Anxiety
Dear Donna, My husband and I recently decided to move my mom into our home. She has advanced arthritis, so having her here allows us to help her with the tasks she has trouble with. Immediately after she moved in, we realized she needed a lot more help...
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Dear Donna: How Do I Take Better Care of Myself as a Caregiver for My Dad?
Dear Donna, I’m the primary caregiver for my aging father, and I also work full-time. Sometimes I have trouble sleeping at night because I keep thinking of what I have to do the next day. Often I don’t even have time to eat. If something...
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