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What to Do When Your Parent Refuses Help
Caregiver in Spokane Valley WA: Many adult children encounter resistance when they first suggest to their senior parents that they may need some help. It’s difficult for people to give up their independence, and accepting help can make seniors feel like their family members think they are incapable or feeble. If your parent could benefit from a home caregiver, but is refusing help, here are some tips that might help you cope with their resistance and some that might help convince your parent to accept assistance.
Read MoreWhat You Should Know This Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Senior Care in Liberty Lake WA: November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. As a family caregiver, this is the ideal opportunity for you to learn more about this disease so that you can be better prepared to give your senior the care that they need should they develop this disease.
Read MoreIs it Possible to Fall Proof Your Senior's Stairway?
Elder Care in Spokane WA: It might not be possible to make your elderly family member’s stairway completely fall proof, but there are definitely some steps you can take to make a fall far less likely.
Read MoreWhat Do You Need to Know about Cataracts as a Caregiver?
Home Care Services in Spokane WA: Cataracts are extremely common, but you might not know much about them if your senior is diagnosed with this eye condition. Understanding as much as you can helps your loved one to cope.
Read MoreFive Tips for Setting Your Mom Up With Easy-to-Cook Meals
Elderly Care in Newport WA: Your mom has a hard time cooking for one person, so she gave up. She relies on quick, processed meals now. She microwaves everything and rarely touches her stove. You worry about her diet. Lots of microwavable meals full of sodium, fat, and preservatives can’t be good for her. Here are five tips for getting your mom set up with easy-to-cook meals that are good for her.
Read More10 Tips to Help Forgetful Seniors
Senior Care in North Spokane WA: Seeing your senior parent face all the challenges that come with aging can be difficult. One of the most frustrating parts for family caregivers, senior care assistants, and elderly people is the forgetfulness that accompanies aging.
Read MoreTypes of Exercise Important to your Aging Parent
Caregiver in Newport WA: You’ve undoubtedly heard the benefits of exercise for you and your aging parent. It helps maintain and increase strength and improves flexibility and balance. It often improves mood and also helps manage diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and osteoporosis.
Read MoreHow Can You Help Your Aging Adult See That Driving May No Longer Be Safe?
Home Care in Spokane South Hill WA: All too often, aging adults are not excited to talk about quitting driving. What can help is finding the right way to explain that their driving habits are not safe. These ideas can help.
Read MoreKeeping Elderly Loved Ones Financially Safe Online
Elder Care in Liberty Lake WA: Even though elderly people aren’t generally as computer-savvy as their younger relatives, many seniors are getting online to enjoy the benefits of technology. Connecting with family members, learning about new topics and shopping are changing the way that elderly loved ones live.
Read MoreVoice Control Gadgets for Bedridden Elderly Relatives
Senior Care in Deer Park WA: Elderly relatives that are bedridden are very dependent on family caregivers and senior care aides to help them take care of themselves. Even something as simple as getting up to turn on the lights can be out of the question for a senior that needs help to simply sit up. Fortunately, modern technology has resulted in a number of innovations that use voice control, allowing people to control of things with just their voice.
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