Elder Care Cafe

Although the knowledge that we live in a crime ridden and unsafe world is not too difficult to understand, few of us heed warnings about keeping our homes safe. This stems from a common belief it will not happen to us! Seniors are at a higher risk because quite a few of them live alone [...]

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Dieting is seldom recommended for elderly people unless they are obese or have a compulsive eating disorder. The need for the elderly to lose weight could stem from problems such as stress, which is known to cause people to overeat. It is therefore important that before putting your loved one on a diet you first [...]

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Although we all have trouble drifting off to sleep from time to time, it can cause more stress for some than others. You may realize you have insomnia when you regularly have a problem either getting to sleep, or staying asleep long enough to feel refreshed when you wake up in the morning. Although you [...]

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We have been very blessed lately with a series of guest posts related to elder care and aging seniors. This is another great post that should be of interest to any senior who has the desire to stay limber and active as long as possible. Feel free to click on the links in the article [...]

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Growing frail and old does not necessarily mean the loss of your independence. In this post we cover some of the simple modifications that can be done to keep the elderly safe in their own homes. Most of us have grandparents or parents who are seniors and we should take responsibility for their safety and [...]

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We are offering a guest post today that I think is timely, especially after our recent successful move from Texas to Michigan. The attention to detail especially makes this a great article for anyone who plans on traveling with a senior citizen anytime soon. Written by Teena Celis - read more about who she is at [...]

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In today’s economic times, many seniors are finding it more difficult to pay their bills than ever before. Those who have been able to continue working until retirement age have hopefully saved enough to help sustain them through their later years, but those who have lost their jobs in their forties and fifties, and have [...]

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When you were thinking about the life you would live as a senior citizen, you may have held that old idea of sitting on a rocking chair and watching the world go by.  That long-standing idea for some reason seemed like an ideal situation for people in their golden years. But what is ideal for [...]

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Whether aging seniors should drink alcohol has been a source of controversy over the last few years. Statistics show that a growing number of seniors are abusing alcohol for various reasons, while others insist that a glass of red wine in the evening can be the best medicine there is. We want to take a [...]

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Guest Post By Patricia Brehm Getting older is a struggle for elders and caregivers alike. Most of the time when you wake up, get dressed, and go to see the elder in your life; you’re focused on their care. However, our minds are concerned with the greater health problems located in the heart, back, and [...]

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If you have been a caregiver for any length of time, you know how stress can become an unwanted addition to your life. There is a wonderful questionnaire on the Alzheimer’s Association website Alz.org that I think might help you find the information you need to help you combat caregiver stress. Answer the questions, then [...]

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Improving your memory through activity isn’t as weird as it sounds. There is an old saying that we’ve used a number of times over the years that holds a lot of truth – that saying is “use it or lose it.” In fact, I’ve said that myself when I’ve felt mentally sluggish or haven’t challenged [...]

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As we advance into our sixties, seventies and beyond, it may be tempting to think we no longer need to set goals for the coming year, let alone the next five years. But, as many of us are finding out, the life span in most countries has increased for a number of years now. No [...]

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While few of us think about our own self esteem – how we feel about ourselves, our work, our relationship to our family and community, our place in the world is the cornerstone not only of our ability to function and be productive in life but of our mental and physical health as well.  That [...]

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No matter how old you are there are two approaches when it comes to colds and flu – prevention and treatment. Fortunately, there are natural remedies for both of these approaches. Stock up on treatments and begin prevention now, and you should have a much more comfortable cold and flu season. Here are some ideas [...]

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