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Do’s and Don’ts for Visiting Someone with Dementia
Just because people suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia doesn’t necessarily mean they don’t want visitors. There will be days, of course, where they may prefer to be alone or keep to the regular routine, but at other times they will feel more social. In order for visits from friends or family to be productive, it’s…
Read MoreVideo Tips: Using Hand-Under-Hand to Support Someone to Stand
The best way to support someone in standing up is to put your hand under his or her hand and guide him or her in doing the usual steps. This is much easier on your body than trying to pull the person up from the front. Here are the steps to follow: Step 1: Feet…
Read MoreA Step-By-Step Guide for How to Get Up from a Fall
Falls can be serious business for seniors – and unfortunately, they’re more common than you might realize. In fact, the CDC says more than 1 in 4 people age 65 and older fall each year. Interestingly, if you fall just once, your chances of falling again double. Not only that, but if older adults stay…
Read MoreSigns That Loved Ones May Need More Help
No one knows your parents or loved ones like you do – so you will likely be one of the first to notice any decline in them that may warrant bringing in a caregiver. If you don’t live nearby, you may have missed certain hints over the past year that more help was starting to…
Read MoreHow to Prepare Family Before Holiday Visits with a Senior
If you are a caregiver of a family member who lives nearby, you’re likely used to his or her appearance and behavior, and can observe changes on a regular basis as your loved one gradually declines. On the other hand, family members who live out of town may be shocked or dismayed at recent changes…
Read MoreWhen They Say No: How to Introduce the Idea of In-Home Care for Seniors
Even the best caregiver needs a break sometimes – especially when it’s a live-in family member. In fact, providing frequent and consistent breaks causes the caregiver to come back refreshed, recharged, and more attentive than ever. The problem arises when your older adult absolutely refuses the idea of an in-home caregiver replacing even a few…
Read MoreWays to Reduce Dementia Sundowning Symptoms
It’s common for people with Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease to get increasingly confused, anxious, or agitated in the late afternoon or early evening. For others, the symptoms are more noticeable at night, when they experience restlessness or disrupted sleep schedules. Because this behavior tends to happen later in the day, it’s often called “sundowning.” It…
Read MoreTips for Managing Caregiver Stress
There’s no doubt about it – it can be stressful caring for an older adult. Feelings of being overwhelmed, frustrated, anxious, and exhausted are common – and understandable. To combat caregiver burnout, having a list of go-to coping activities or stress relief ideas is helpful, with enough choices to pick which is most valuable or…
Read MoreIntroducing the Gardeen Monitoring System
The Gardeen Monitoring System is a comfortable, lightweight, hassle-free bracelet designed for older adults with a sensor that captures and delivers data showing activity changes over time. The system tracks and records an individual’s movement patterns and activity levels. It is discreet and easy to use, allowing individuals to wear it throughout the day without…
Read MoreTech Company PacSana Signs Major U.S. Deal
Firm’s smart bracelet technology to become an integral part of the Boston-based Gardeen system Irish homecare technology company PacSana has signed a contract with Boston-based Gardeen to use its technology as part of its monitoring solution for older adults. The deal will see the PacSana smart bracelet technology form an integral part of the Gardeen…
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