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4 Things You Can Do for a Loved One with Osteoarthritis
Elderly Care in Jenison MI If your loved one has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis you probably already know that she spends a good bit of time in pain. While it might not feel that there’s much that you can do for her, there really is quite a bit you can do. Learn as Much as…
Read MoreIs It Dementia or Pseudo-dementia?
Elder Care in Comstock Park MI When your loved one first starts showing signs of dementia or dementia-related behavior, it can be really scary. There are other conditions that can have some of the same mental and behavioral symptoms as dementia, however, one of them being pseudo-dementia. Your loved one’s medical team can help you…
Read MoreCaregiver Tips: Simple, Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure
Caregiver in East Grand Rapids MI High blood pressure is one of the most common issues of aging, and something that you likely focus on controlling throughout your caregiver journey with your parents, but it is does not have to be something that you rely entirely on the intervention of your parents’ medical team to…
Read MoreBeing Honest with Yourself about Your Elderly Care Limits
Elderly Care in Kentwood MI Do you have any idea what your parents have in mind for the future of their elderly care? According to a study by MORE magazine that was shared by the AARP, about 26 percent of adults do not. That is nearly a third of the adult child population that does…
Read MoreWhat is Flaxseed and What Can it Do?
Senior Care in Grand Rapids MI While flaxseed isn’t a new product, it seems to be popping up everywhere lately. You may see it bagged in health stores, mixed into whole grain bread, and even in chips and crackers. But, why the sudden popularity? The flaxseed is just a teeny tiny seed, but research is…
Read MoreThe Facts about Facebook for Seniors
Senior Care in Comstock Park MI Facebook has changed society drastically over the last few years. Now, no matter where you are or how far away you are from your seniors, you can still be connected. So for seniors who are at the stage where they perhaps are no longer driving and need home care,…
Read MoreElder Care Recipes: Rice Crispy Treat Christmas Trees
Elder Care in Jenison MI Hosting a Christmas party for your friends and family members is a fantastic way to spend quality time together during the holiday season. Preparing a large spread of complicated foods and desserts, however, might be too much to fit into your elder care routine. Finding simple and delicious recipes that…
Read MoreHelping Your Elderly Loved One to Quit Smoking
Elderly Care in Hudsonville MI Smoking is dangerous no matter what your age, but elderly smokers can face special health challenges. Existing conditions such as heart conditions and lung problems are exacerbated by smoking. Quitting is the best thing to do, but that can be difficult, especially if your loved one has tried to quit…
Read MoreCaregiver Tips: Preparing Your Parents' Lawn for Winter
Caregiver in Grand Rapids MI With the threat of severe winter weather looming just around the corner, and some areas of the country already experiencing the first icy blasts and flurries of the season, it is vital to make sure that your parents’ home is ready for it. As a family caregiver you likely already…
Read MoreCAREGIVER OF THE MONTH
CAREGIVER OF THE MONTH – November 2015 Some folks just mature faster than others. And then some are just what my family calls “an old soul”; those folks that have a maturity and calmness about them that belies a spirit that has been around for a very long time. Emmett Miller III, our November Caregiver of…
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