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What Can Cause Personality Changes in the Elderly?

What Can Cause Personality Changes in the Elderly? As individuals age, changes in behavior and personality are often noticed, both by family members and caregivers. While some degree of personality shift can…

February 8, 2025

Caregivers, Challenging Diseases, General Advice, Health, Home Care

5 Side Effects of Cancer Treatment

5 Side Effects of Cancer Treatment & How to Cope with Them When an older adult is diagnosed with cancer, family members often find themselves unexpectedly filling the role of caregiver. Cancer…

January 13, 2025

Elder Care, General Advice, Home Care, Seniors

Is It Time for Home Care? How to Talk to Your Parent

When our parents get older, it can be hard to recognize when they need additional help to live safely and comfortably in their homes. After all, we’re used to them taking care…

January 13, 2025

why home care is better than a nursing home

General Advice, Home Care, Senior Care

Why is Home Care Better Than a Nursing Home?

Many aging people decide to stay within their home’s familiar surroundings and keep their independence for as long as possible. Nevertheless, many aging adults need some sort of assistance with activities of…

December 27, 2024

Elder Care, General Advice, Senior Care, Seniors

Guide on Elderly Mental Health Issues

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the world's population is aging rapidly, and it is expected that the population over 60 years will nearly double by 2050. Around 15 percent of…

December 26, 2024

Challenging Diseases, Chronic Care, Chronic Health Condition, Dementia, General Advice, Health, Long Term Care

Is Dementia A LTC?

Dementia is a prevalent condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and it often raises questions about its classification as a long-term condition (LTC). In this blog post, we'll explore the nature…

October 26, 2024

Challenging Diseases, Chronic Care, Dementia, General Advice, Home Care, Long Term Care

Why Do Dementia Patients Not Want To Eat?

Caring for a loved one with dementia presents unique challenges, and one common concern among caregivers is the loss of appetite experienced by many individuals with dementia. Understanding why dementia patients may…

October 24, 2024

Challenging Diseases, Chronic Care, Dementia, Elder Care, General Advice, Grandparent, Health, Long Term Care

Why Do Dementia Patients Refuse Care?

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be both rewarding and challenging, especially when faced with the refusal of care. Understanding why dementia patients may refuse care is for caregivers to…

October 21, 2024

Challenging Diseases, Chronic Care, Dementia, General Advice, Long Term Care

Does Dementia Make You Cry A Lot?

Caring for someone with dementia involves navigating a range of emotional challenges, including episodes of crying. Many caregivers wonder: Does dementia make you cry a lot? In this blog post, we'll explore…

October 12, 2024

Challenging Diseases, Chronic Care, Dementia, Elder Care, General Advice, Long Term Care

When People With Dementia Say Hurtful Things?

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be emotionally challenging, especially when they say hurtful things. Caregivers need to understand that these comments are often not intentional and are a result…

October 11, 2024

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