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Coping With The Decision To Put Parents In A Nursing Home

Caring for an aging parent is a rewarding role with many responsibilities. Transitioning your loved one into an environment that fulfills their emotional and physical needs is an important aspect of caregiving. Long-term care communities differ vastly from the nursing home stereotype. Nonetheless, change of any kind can feel overwhelming at first.  To help find…
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Cardio Exercises for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide

Aging brings many changes, but it should never mark the end of an active lifestyle. Engaging in regular cardio exercises can significantly enhance your quality of life, making those golden years truly golden. Cardio exercises, also known as aerobic exercises, are any activities that increase your heart rate and breathing while using large muscle groups…
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The Complete Downsizing Checklist for Seniors

As many as 70% of Americans will have to move into assisted living accommodations in their lifetime. Moving into senior living can be a big life change for older adults, but it doesn’t have to be a stressful process. By taking the time to emotionally prepare for a move, making a detailed downsizing plan, following…
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Respite Care for Caregivers: How We Can Help

Caring for a loved one is an act of love, selflessness, and dedication. It involves countless hours of attention, emotional support, and physical effort. But even the most devoted caregivers need a break to recharge and take care of their own well-being.  That's where respite care comes in. Respite care offers temporary relief to caregivers,…
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Some commonly prescribed meds may increase the risk of dementia, study shows

USA Today reports that a study completed by University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom found a link between dementia and several commonly used medications including anticholinergic drugs like antidepressants, bladder antimuscarinics, antipsychotics and antiephileptic drugs "which resulted in nearly 50% increased odds of dementia." The following article and study "strongly warns people against stopping any of…
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Supported in My Career Goals

"In our youth, my sisters and I regularly visited Extended Care Facilities and Nursing Homes, as our parents were heavily involved in volunteering in the community. On Sundays, we visited residents, played games, sang songs, and shared stories. These experiences taught me at a young age how important it was to engage and value people…
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9 Misconceptions of Long-Term Care Nursing

There are many caregiver misconceptions surrounding Long Term Care. Since there are some amazing career opportunities in Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living and Memory Care, we want to educate you on what you might be missing. Let’s debunk some myths: Long Term Care is slow-paced and easy Long Term Care has its own unique challenges or…

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