Giving Care: Senior & Disabled Caregiver Resource Blog

Questions You Need to Ask When Touring a Nursing Home

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Choosing a nursing home for your loved one is a big decision. You need to do your research ahead of time and come to the tour armed with a variety of questions to ask. To help get you started, we have compiled this list of

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How to Remove Urine Smell from Elderly Clothes

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By Odua Images/ Shutterstock.com Bathroom accidents happen, and they’re especially common for older adults. Whether they can’t make it to the toilet in time, or can’t aim as well as they used to, seniors may get urine on clothing like their favorite pair of elastic waist

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The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Elderly Parents

The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Elderly Parents

Wondering how to care for your aging parents or other elderly loved ones? It’s a big decision, and one that requires a lot of thought. In this ultimate guide, we walk you through everything you need to know to assess your elderly loved one’s needs

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6 Ways That Adaptive Footwear Can Help Caregivers

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Adaptive Footwear can help healthcare professionals in ensuring their patients remain comfortable and safe. Firstly, what is considered to be adaptive footwear? All adaptive footwear features have characteristics designed to ensure comfort as well as to eliminate different safety hazards. The main features of adaptive

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Elder Care Options: Which Is Best for Your Loved One?

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By Koldunov / Shutterstock.com Wondering how to best take care of your loved one as they age? There are many options available for older adults of various independence levels and medical conditions. Here are nine elder care options that you should consider for your family member: Aging

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How to Put on a Hospital Gown

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By wavebreakmedia / Shutterstock.com Hospital gowns are a simple garment, yet oh-so-tricky to put on (and take off). This is a wardrobe staple of hospital clothes for patients, yet few have mastered the art of donning a hospital gown. Hospital stay garments are designed with patient

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Making Medicare Work for Assisted Living Residents

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What does Medicare cover when it comes to aging? As caregivers and family members it is important to know what to expect when the time comes for extended health care services or moves into assisted living homes.

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5 Meaningful Elderly Dad Gift Ideas

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Are you not sure what to get older father and need elderly dad gift ideas? We understand that it can be hard to decide on gifts for your aging parent or grandparent. Senior dads have likely received every gift in the book over the years,

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15 Tips for a Faster and Smoother Surgery Recovery

15 Tips Faster Smoother Surgery Recovery

Whether your surgery is a minor outpatient procedure or a major surgery, recovery from it is no small thing. Knowing the best practices for surgery recovery can contribute to reduced pain and faster healing, not to mention resuming your regular life. Whether this is your

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Caring for a Parent with Dementia at Home

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By Andrey_Popov / Shutterstock.com As more of the population ages, more and more people find themselves as informal caregivers to caring for aging parents who have Alzheimer’s Disease and memory loss. Not only does caring for dementia patients at home keep them comfortable, home care is

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