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5 tips on quick mental hygiene for caregivers
As a caregiver you are at a heightened risk of suffering from mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. Take care of yourself so you can take care of others. Read five tricks on how to keep your sanity as a professional caregiver.
How to help a retiree manage a fixed income
Sadly, for many people who are 59 years and above, retirement doesn't always turn out so well. If you are caregiving someone that has only a set amount of money to retain our life style (also known as fixed income) read how to help your elderly to manage this situation.
5 easy home improvements that make aging in place easier for seniors and caregivers
Aging in place without external help is no walk in the park for our seniors. It can be tasking on their bodies and increase the chances of injury. Check out 5 ways to improve their homes to make aging in place much easier for them.
Caring for senior loved ones in our busy lives
Our lives are overscheduled. Work, appointments, errands, kids’ activities. 24 hours sometimes seems to be too little to fit everything in. For those of us with aging parents, these obligations may impact the time we can spend with them. Explore the possibilities you have to make caring for your elderly easier.
Hot weather is a serious threat to a seniors - protect them
As we are deep in the summer season in the Northern hemisphere, we’re facing relentlessly hot days. Older people, young children and people with pre-existing medical conditions are most at risk of suffering from heat-related illnesses. Therefore, especially during the summertime and the accompanying heat waves, we must help our seniors manage the heat and sun. Read on to learn more about the possible complications of too much heat in order to recognize them early and take the appropriate measures.