Giving Care: Senior & Disabled Caregiver Resource Blog

How to Help Someone With a Disability

Caring for people with disabilities requires understanding, compassion, and practical knowledge. Whether it's a family member or a loved one, providing the right kind of support can significantly improve their quality of life.  In honor of Disability Pride Month, we will explore how to help someone

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What is Adaptive Equipment? A Comprehensive Guide

As the saying goes, aging is filled with both beauty and challenges. While our minds may feel young and spry, the same can’t always be said of our bodies. Although slowing down physically can usher in a new stage of life, adaptive equipment and assistive

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How to Get Orthotics Covered by Insurance in 5 Steps

Orthotics are customized and designed to support, align, or correct various feet, ankle and lower limbs issues. Foot orthotics are commonly used to alleviate pain, enhance stability, and improve overall foot function. There are different types of orthotics, and they can be prescribed by healthcare

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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Seniors

Mother and daughter on Valentine's Day

Are You Looking for the Perfect Valentine's Day Gifts for the Senior in Your LIfe? Valentine’s Day is not just for couples, it’s for everyone! People celebrate Valentine’s Day to show affection for their loved ones and that could include your parents, grandparents, elderly relatives or

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Is Your Mom Safe at Home?

Mother and daughter sitting on front porch of home in chairs. Looking at each other smiling, holding a small bouquet of white and pink flowers between them.

Everyone pushes the limits beyond what may be safe. According to the CDC, falling is the second leading cause of unintentional deaths after automobile accidents, and older people are at a much higher risk of falling.  Think about the last time you reached for that glass up on

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9 Best Chair Exercises for Seniors

senior woman doing stretch sitting in chair

By pixs4u / Shutterstock.com Just because you’re wheelchair user or have limited mobility, it doesn’t mean that you can’t exercise. Chair exercises are a fantastic option for seniors who have impaired balance and struggle to work out while standing, which is why we’ve rounded up nine

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How to Care for Parkinson’s Patients at Home

a Young woman helping an old man to stand up

By ESB Professional / Shutterstock.com Many people care for loved ones with Parkinson’s at home, especially in the early stages of the disease. If your loved one has recently received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s, you might be overwhelmed and uncertain how to get started with caring

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How to Diagnose Parkinson’s Disease

a doctor comforting a senior patient

By Chinnapong / Shutterstock.com Nearly one million people in the United States alone are currently living with Parkinson’s disease, and about 60,000 people are newly diagnosed each year. Many signs of Parkinson’s start out mild and often go ignored until the disease has progressed. Some symptoms,

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