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February is American Heart Month. To celebrate and help keep heart diseases at bay, here are tips to improve heart health for seniors.
A pet can be a great source of comfort and companionship. This is especially true for those living with dementia. For many, pets bring a sense of joy and companionship. They can help counterbalance the feelings of insecurity or loneliness that often comes with dementia. Getting a pet for a senior with dementia can be a wonderful way to help them reconnect with happiness in a daily and comforting way.
The winter season can be difficult for seniors, both physically and mentally. With colder temperatures and shorter days, staying active and making healthy choices can be harder. But there are steps you can take to keep your senior loved one healthy this winter. Eating a balanced diet is key to maintaining good health. Eating well-rounded meals can help seniors stay energized, maintain a healthy weight, and promote overall wellness. Here are six tips to help your senior loved one maintain a healthy diet this winter:
As the temperatures drop and winter sets in, it's important to ensure that seniors are kept safe. However, senior citizens and their caregivers face unique challenges that necessitate extra vigilance. With colder weather come safety risks such as slips and falls, icy roads and pathways, snow shoveling fatigue, carbon monoxide poisoning emissions from heating sources, and other serious issues.
It can be a challenge hosting holiday festivities with senior family members with dementia, but you still want them to be included and enjoy the holiday. Follow these tips to help you adapt your holiday activities and festivities to loved ones with dementia so they can enjoy the holiday without getting overstimulated or anxious.
Caregiving isn't an easy task. For family caregivers facing challenges, here are tips on how to overcome them.
Here are some ideas of meaningful and productive activities that you can do with your loved one with Alzheimer's disease.
November is Alzheimer's Awareness month during which we focus on raising awareness about Alzheimer's disease. Family caregivers are a crucial part of caring for their loved one's with Alzheimer's. Read more about therapies and support available in our latest blog post.
Several care options can help seniors with Parkinson's disease live comfortably at home. Here's what you need to know about this condition.
All the spooky Halloween activities can be upsetting or triggering for a patient with dementia. Here's how to make this holiday fun for them.
Are you taking care of someone living with dementia? Here are some crafts that can help motivate creativity in seniors with dementia.
If someone you know, particularly a senior, suddenly acts confused or uncoordinated, they may be having a stroke. Here's what you can do.
You're likely to face challenges if you're a caregiver or a family member taking care of a senior with dementia. Here's some ways to take care of your emotional health.
Now's the time to think about how to get your aging parents or relatives ready for winter. Here are some fall home preparation tips to help you.
As we get older, several changes happen to our bodies. But why do seniors get cold easily? Read on to find out why and how we can help.
Skin conditions are often found in seniors, but it's important to treat them early on. Here are senior skin conditions you need to know.
Seniors who age at home need a safe environment to live in. Here are some tips of our to make a fall-proof home for seniors.
Knowing how to create a schedule for your caregiving makes a difference. Here's how to create one to overcome the challenges caregivers face.
Father's Day celebrations may look different with your father who has dementia. Try these tips and ideas for Father's Day activities.
Disagreements may often come up among family caregivers. Learn more about resolving family disagreements constructively when caring for aging parents.
Being a family caregiver is a demanding role with many responsibilities. Here are 5 suggestions for stress management for family caregivers.
We sat down with Aurea to discuss caring for her mother as a CDPAP personal assistant and how Elite Choice has helped her both in caring for her mother and in her work as a social worker. Read the full interview here.
Caring for your loved one during the winter months presents unique challenges. Here are some tips for caring for a senior during the winter.
One common symptom of dementia is called “sundowning”. Learn more about dementia sundowning and sleep issues here.
The bathroom can be a difficult place to navigate for the elderly. Here are some top safety aids for the elderly in the bathroom.
Alzheimer's disease is a form of dementia that robs people of their memories and the ability to care for themselves. Learn more about caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's.
We recently sat down with George B to discuss being a personal assistant, caring for his mother and how CDPAP has helped him and his mother. Read the full interview here.
Hand tremors can make holding utensils and necessary movements impossible. Here is what to know about tremors and eating aids for the elderly.
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Elite Choice celebrates all family caregivers and their pivotal roles in caring for their loved ones.
Spouses, relatives, and friends provide caregiving, called family caregiving. Here are common struggles family caregivers face.
Along with dementia patients, family caregivers face many emotions when witnessing a loved one's health deteriorate. Learn about caring for them here.
Do you or a loved need help with activities of daily living? This post explains the differences between traditional home health care and CDPAP, so you can determine which program is the best fit for you.
You may have heard about changes coming to New York State CDPAP program. Here, we explain the processes that have taken place and the changes that you can expect.