Giving Care: Senior & Disabled Caregiver Resource Blog

5 Fall Prevention Ideas for Nursing Homes

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury, hospitalization, and even death among older adults, especially those living in long-term care facilities like nursing homes. According to reports, nearly half of all nursing home residents experience a fall each year, often resulting in serious

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A Guide to Labeling Clothes for Nursing Homes​ 

When a loved one transitions to a nursing home or long-term care facility, a tricky task caregivers must manage is keeping clothing organized. In a shared laundry environment, where many residents’ clothes are washed together, it can be easy for garments to get mixed up

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8 Christmas Activities for Elderly in Nursing Homes

When the holiday season rolls around, it can be a lonely time, getting swept away by nostalgia and memories of years passed. For nursing home residents in particular, they may not have the opportunity to spend the holiday with loved ones. In order to support

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Patience with Dementia Patients (3 Helpful Tips)

Caring for someone with dementia is not a linear journey. There will be bad days and good days, hard days and easier days. As the disease progresses, dementia behaviors become more prominent; the patient will become more dependent on their caregiver.  Whether you’re caring for a

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How to Help Someone with Memory Loss

As we watch our loved one’s age, we may notice their forgetfulness is becoming more common. Memory loss can be hard on everyone. Understanding how to help your loved one with practical daily tools to enhance their lives can make a significant difference in their

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How to Help Someone with Dementia

Dementia is a general term used for neurodegenerative syndromes with common symptoms of memory loss, confusion and other thinking processes. These progressive brain diseases come in numerous forms and are most often seen in the aging population, but are not considered a normal part of

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8 Dementia Caregiver Tips for First-Timers

Caring for a parent with dementia is a profound and often challenging journey, particularly for those taking on the role for the first time. The complexities of dementia require not only a deep well of patience and compassion but also practical knowledge and preparation. We're here

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Charities and Non-Profit Organizations That Support Seniors

Woman passing boxes of food off a truck to young man.

September 5th marks International Day of Charity by the UN, to celebrate we are sharing some incredible organizations that we would encourage you and your community to support and donate to. All organizations mentioned support the wellbeing, health, justice and safety of the elderly. We

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