Seniors with dementia who are also living with visual-spatial problems aren’t aware of their surroundings and may have difficulty remembering certain things, including visual images and perceptions of people and objects. Below are some visual-spatial issues seniors with dementia experience and what family caregivers can do to alleviate many of these problems, brought to you by Coast Care Partners, a…
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Even as seniors with Alzheimer’s begin to lose some of their cognitive abilities, family caregivers need to find fun ways to keep them busy. Meaningful activities stimulate the mind and boost self-esteem. Below are some ideal activities caregivers should promote among seniors with Alzheimer’s. 1. Sewing The soothing repetitive techniques used to sew blankets, clothing, and other items are perfect…
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The foods your elderly loved one eats can play a vital role in his or her life, including the brain’s response to Alzheimer’s treatment. Encourage your loved one to follow a healthy diet that combats the effects of the disease instead of speeding up its progression. The experienced, compassionate professionals from Coast Care Partners, premier providers of El Cajon in-home…
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The New England Journal of Medicine published an article reporting approximately 20 percent of adults over the age of 65 are readmitted to hospitals up to one year following their initial discharge. The article explained many of the readmissions are avoidable. Family members can play a major role in helping their senior loved ones maintain their health and prevent further…
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Finding solutions for caregiving challenges often involves looking outside the family for support. While you may handle most of your senior loved one’s care, there may be times when you simply cannot always be there. Caring for your loved one without ever taking a break can also leave you vulnerable to burnout and begin to harm your relationship. Learning how…
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The human brain has the potential to store more than two petabytes of information. However, when an older adult has a stroke, the information may not be easily retrieved secondary to damage in the region of the brain that stimulates memory recall. Stroke survivors commonly undergo therapy to regain abilities, which include memory. There are a number of games that…
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Seniors living with Parkinson’s disease experience various changes in their physical abilities. Therefore, family caregivers need to understand how the disease affects their senior loved ones’ skills and develop healthy lifestyle choices to alleviate its symptoms and slow its progression. Here are some of the physical impacts of Parkinson’s disease. 1. Increased Pain Depression and anxiety are common among seniors…
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Caring for a senior loved one with dementia tends to start off simply and gets more challenging as time goes by. In the early stages of caregiving, you might not need much help, but you should also avoid trying to do everything on your own. The later stages of dementia often require adding caregivers to your support team. The La…
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As seniors age, they may be more at risk for certain infections than when they were younger, and it’s important for family caregivers to be aware of these infections so they can help their aging loved ones remain healthy. The trusted La Mesa home care experts at Coast Care Partners have put together the following infographic discussing a few of…
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A caregiver support group is one place you can go to find people who understand what you’re going through. However, it does take effort to make it to a support group, and you may find yourself wondering if it’s even worth all the trouble to arrange for respite care. These four benefits of joining a support group for caregivers can…
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