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Top Causes of Parkinson’s in Elderly People

By Ambience In-Home Care | 07/29/2021 | Comments Off on Top Causes of Parkinson’s in Elderly People
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Parkinson’s disease (PD) is described as a progressive nervous system disorder. According to ParkinsonsDisease.net, PD affects about 1 percent of adults 65 and older. For this reason, the biggest risk factor associated with PD is age. But what are some other causes of Parkinson’s in the elderly and common risk factors associated with this disease?…

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Why Seniors Have a Greater Susceptibility to Getting Ill

By Ambience In-Home Care | 07/15/2021 | Comments Off on Why Seniors Have a Greater Susceptibility to Getting Ill
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Your senior loved one may start to notice that he or she gets sick more often and that illnesses last longer. At first, your loved one may feel baffled when he or she needs another round of antibiotics or a minor case of the sniffles turns into pneumonia. However, your loved one may gradually become…

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5 Things Caregivers Need to Know when Caring for a Loved One with Dementia

By Ambience In-Home Care | 06/24/2021 | Comments Off on 5 Things Caregivers Need to Know when Caring for a Loved One with Dementia
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Experts say that at least 1 of 5 people will experience some form of dementia in their lifetime. In the past, dementia was just part of growing old, and there was little understanding of the diseases that cause dementia in an otherwise perfectly healthy person. However, today they know more about the disease, and this…

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Tips for Protecting Senior Loved Ones from Financial Abuse

By Ambience In-Home Care | 06/10/2021 | Comments Off on Tips for Protecting Senior Loved Ones from Financial Abuse
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While elder abuse is an often-discussed issue among the elderly and their loved ones, financial abuse is just as important yet not so verbally prevalent. It’s important to keep the aging population safe—physically, emotionally and financially—and here are a few tips for how adult children can protect their aging parents against financial abuse.  Set Up…

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5 Health Conditions with Dementia-Like Symptoms

By Ambience In-Home Care | 05/27/2021 | Comments Off on 5 Health Conditions with Dementia-Like Symptoms
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Dementia is a medical condition characterized by a loss of memory and cognitive skills. However, seniors don’t necessarily have dementia just because they misplace their car keys or forget the names of old acquaintances. Dementia is a complex disorder that can share some similarities with other medical issues. The symptoms of these five health conditions…

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Why Do Seniors Get Fatigued So Easily?

By Ambience In-Home Care | 05/13/2021 | Comments Off on Why Do Seniors Get Fatigued So Easily?
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Many seniors live healthy, productive lives in their advanced years. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 21.7 percent of adults over the age of 65 are in poor health. These seniors may become fatigued on a regular basis. There are a variety of reasons elderly people experience fatigue.  Anemia The American Clinical…

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6 Tips for Reducing Your Caregiving Load

By Ambience In-Home Care | 04/29/2021 | Comments Off on 6 Tips for Reducing Your Caregiving Load
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Your to-do list as a caregiver can quickly become a mile long if you don’t take action. At first, your tasks might seem reasonable. Tossing in an extra load of laundry or bringing your senior loved one a meal occasionally might not seem like a big deal. Over time, those duties can start to add…

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How to Help an Aging Parent Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar

By Ambience In-Home Care | 04/15/2021 | Comments Off on How to Help an Aging Parent Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar
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More than one in four seniors has diabetes, and many of them don’t even know their bodies have difficulty regulating blood sugar levels. Your aging loved one should be screened for diabetes during regular medical appointments, and you should help him or her schedule an appointment if he or she shows signs of poor blood…

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5 DIY Bird Feeders Aging Adults Can Make

By Ambience In-Home Care | 03/25/2021 | Comments Off on 5 DIY Bird Feeders Aging Adults Can Make
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If your senior loved one enjoys watching birds up close, all he or she needs to do is feed them, and they’ll come. Creating a bird feeder doesn’t have to be a difficult task. In fact, there are many DIY bird feeder ideas your loved one can choose from.  1. Shoe Feeder Help your loved…

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4 Tips for Reducing the Stigma Surrounding Alzheimer’s

By Ambience In-Home Care | 03/11/2021 | Comments Off on 4 Tips for Reducing the Stigma Surrounding Alzheimer’s
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Having Alzheimer’s disease is already challenging enough, but the stigma surrounding this condition can make it even more difficult. Many seniors don’t get diagnosed promptly because they’re too scared to seek help when they notice symptoms, and the stigma can make it difficult for seniors to get the respect and care they deserve. Here are…

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