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By Embrace In-Home Care, 9:00 am on December 25, 2017

Table of Content1 Track Health Stats with an App2 Use a Digital Personal Assistant 3 Check in from Far Away4 Encourage Movement with Video Games5 Curb Wandering with Tracking Devices Technology is finally catching up to the needs of caregivers, and you can find a variety of apps, gadgets, and safety…

By Embrace In-Home Care, 9:00 am on December 11, 2017

Table of Content1 1. Check for Underlying Physical Causes2 2. Observe Eating Habits3 3. Begin Tracking Weight4 4. Assist with Meal Planning5 5. Address Social and Emotional Concerns Involuntary weight loss is a concern in the senior years since it can be a warning sign of many different physical and…

By Embrace In-Home Care, 9:00 am on November 27, 2017

Table of Content1 1. Try Color Therapy 2 2. Eat Crunchy Snacks 3 3. Cuddle with Pets 4 4. Dance5 5. Use Aromatherapy 6 6. Let Off Steam Providing your senior loved one with home care can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be a stressful task. You need to focus time…

By Embrace In-Home Care, 9:00 am on November 13, 2017

Table of Content1 Continue to Invest Whenever Possible2 Create an Exact Budget and Update It Regularly3 Minimize Healthcare Expenses by Staying Healthy4 Learn to Embrace Technology5 Consider Speaking with a Professional No one wants to experience financial woes a few years into their retirement, but this situation is becoming more…

By Embrace In-Home Care, 9:00 am on October 23, 2017

Table of Content1 1. Keep an Emergency Care Kit in Your Car2 2. Increase Communication with Shared Journal Apps3 3. Automate Your Loved One’s Home4 4. Encourage Relaxation with Flameless Candles5 5. Highlight Steps with Colored Tape6 6. Streamline Personal Hygiene Care7 7. Provide Grips for Your Loved One Caregivers…

By Embrace In-Home Care, 9:00 am on October 9, 2017

Table of Content1 Taste2 Smell3 Touch4 Sound5 Sight Sensory stimulation can be helpful for seniors with dementia. By activating their senses, caregivers can help seniors communicate, recall memories, and live in the moment. Here are a few ways caregivers can use sensory stimulation to boost cognitive health in seniors with…

By Embrace In-Home Care, 9:00 am on September 25, 2017

Table of Content1 1. Protects the Joints2 2. Stimulates the Brain3 3. Controls Stress Levels4 4. Promotes Weight Loss5 5. Prevents Slips and Falls6 6. Leads to Better Sleep Quality7 7. Boosts Mood As adults age, exercise becomes just as important for the mind as it is for the body….

By Embrace In-Home Care, 9:00 am on September 11, 2017

Table of Content1 1. Taboo2 2. Upwords3 3. Scrabble4 4. Words with Friends5 5. Catch Phrase6 6. Pass the Bomb As adults grow older, they may experience some degree of cognitive decline, and their brain functions can also change. However, your senior loved one can slow cognitive decline by staying…

By Embrace In-Home Care, 9:00 am on August 28, 2017

Table of Content1 1. Enlist Others to Help2 2. Start the Event Early3 3. Select a Spacious Venue4 4. Mix Up the Music5 5. Add a Few Games6 6. Make the Event Open to All Hosting a prom for seniors gives them the chance to relive old memories, and some…

By Embrace In-Home Care, 9:00 am on August 14, 2017

Table of Content1 Causes of Familial Alzheimer’s2 Onset of FAD Symptoms3 Risk Factors for Familial Alzheimer’s4 Genetic Testing In the Oscar-nominated film Still Alice, Julianne Moore portrays a woman diagnosed with a rare type of Alzheimer’s disease. The condition is known as familial Alzheimer’s disease (FAD), and it is believed…