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Older Adult Driver – When Is It No Longer Safe?

Driving is a symbol of freedom and independence. Many people find it hard to give up driving, even when they know they can no longer do it safely. On the other hand, sometimes a senior knows in their heart they should stop driving, but continues to drive because they are unaware of other, more suitable options. If you have concerns about an older adult driver, consider these steps. What To Do When You Know Your Loved One Shouldn't Drive Anymore When safe driving is beyond their own ability, you owe it to your loved one, yourself, and everyone else on the highway to help them change over...

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4 Facts In Alzheimer’s Care

Alzheimer's disease accounts for a majority of dementia cases. Regardless of what you call it, Alzheimer's care can create challenges for both family and professional caregivers. The time it takes for Alzheimer's to run its course varies from person to person. It seems to be affected by gender as well as the onset of age. There is no way to accurately predict the timing of each stage of deterioration. Not everyone exhibits the same severity of each symptom. However, if your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, anticipating these common symptoms can help make Alzheimer's care a bit easier. Fact 1 - The Broader Implications Of...

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One More Step – Three Key Words in Temporary Care

When a person has had an injury, serious illness, or minor stroke, rehabilitation exercises can be hard--mentally and physically. Exercise can be boring for anyone, but especially tedious when the smallest movements are difficult or painful. Too often the effort reminds you of what you can not do, and with that there is the attending anxiety of wondering if you will ever be able to do it again. Seniors have lived a long time, and while they want to continue living, they may feel too "tired" to make themselves work for a recovery that seems out of reach. Temporary care may help to inspire action but it's still not easy. Temporary...

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A Day In The Life Of A In-home Caregiver

The specific activities of an in-home caregiver depend on the client's needs, but they always involve attentiveness, compassion, and empathy. These people-skills are every bit as important as the caregiver's skills in assisting a person into or out of bed or off the toilet, managing food and medicine timetables and interactions, cooking appropriate foods, operating oxygen equipment, emptying catheter bags, and properly doing household chores. For seniors who only require part-time assistance, the in-home caregiver may start by assessing what is needed for that particular day. The needs may include picking up specially requested items on the way such as groceries, prescriptions, library materials, or gifts for grandchildren. The caregiver's day may involve assisting a senior with grooming and...

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A Strict Diet For Seniors – The Pros and Cons

How important is a strict diet for seniors? For some people a strict diet can feel too confining and just thinking about dietary rules can even make them crave what they "cannot" have. For other people, it can be a relief to know what they will be consuming and when, that they will always like. And their digestive system and body will function properly and feel good as a result of a special diet. The definition of a "strict diet" is one that not only has predefined lists or criteria for what can and cannot be consumed, but also does...

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What Is The Most Common Problem With Medication For Seniors?

Not Taking It When Prescribed! Each medication is not an isolated drug. When a doctor prescribes medication for seniors, they are not only looking at a specific health problem, but the patient's entire condition as well. A doctor may prescribe multiple medications, carefully calculating them to work together. When one or more medication is not taken at all, or not at the right times or in the right dosage, the resulting imbalance can often mean a reduction in health. In some instances, it can even be life threatening. There are many reasons an elderly person may not be taking all...

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At Home & Hearth Caregivers, we are proud to offer compassionate, family-like in-home care, respite care, and Alzheimer’s and dementia care services to seniors and families throughout Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, McHenry Counties, including the following cities and towns:

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