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Testing for Dementia: The Mini Mental Status Exam Can’t Diagnose

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Jul 9, 20232 min read

Testing for Dementia: The Mini Mental Status Exam Can’t Diagnose

The Mini Mental Status Exam is only a first step If you’re worried that your older adult could be showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease or...

6 Age-Related Changes That Increase Senior Fall Risk

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Jul 7, 20232 min read

6 Age-Related Changes That Increase Senior Fall Risk

Seniors are at high risk for serious falls. The gradual physical changes of aging add up to increased fall risk for older adults. In...

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Jul 6, 20232 min read

5 Ways to Add Laughter to Caregiving

Caregiving is a challenging responsibility that increases stress and contributes to burnout and compassion fatigue. One effective way to...

Ormond Manor

Jul 5, 20233 min read

6 Age-Related Changes That Increase Senior Fall Risk

Seniors are at high risk for serious falls The gradual physical changes of aging add up to increased fall risk for older adults. In fact,...

16 Ways to Adapt 4th of July Activities for Seniors

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Jul 2, 20233 min read

16 Ways to Adapt 4th of July Activities for Seniors

Make 4th of July activities fun for seniors When older adults are included in group celebrations like 4th of July festivities, they feel...

7 Steps to Take When Aging Parents Need Help

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Jul 2, 20235 min read

7 Steps to Take When Aging Parents Need Help

By Connie Chow, Founder at DailyCaring What to do when aging parents need help If your aging parents need help to stay safe and healthy,...

6 Affordable Products Help Seniors Stay Cool in Hot Weather

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Jun 28, 20232 min read

6 Affordable Products Help Seniors Stay Cool in Hot Weather

Simple products protect seniors from heat stroke Seniors are more vulnerable to overheating and heat stroke because older bodies don’t...

How to Keep Seniors Cool in Hot Weather: 10 Tips

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Jun 27, 20232 min read

How to Keep Seniors Cool in Hot Weather: 10 Tips

Seniors are at risk for heat stroke during hot weather Seniors need to be more aware of overheating and heat stroke because their bodies...

6 Ways to Prevent Heat Stroke in Seniors

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Jun 26, 20233 min read

6 Ways to Prevent Heat Stroke in Seniors

Heat stroke in seniors is deadly In hot weather, heat stroke in seniors is a serious risk. Older bodies are less sensitive to changes in...

How Is Dementia Diagnosed? A Geriatric Doctor Explains

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Jun 25, 20234 min read

How Is Dementia Diagnosed? A Geriatric Doctor Explains

What it takes to get a dementia diagnosis So many families ask “how is dementia diagnosed?” If you’re concerned that your older adult...

Choosing a Hospice Provider: Top Questions to Ask

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Jun 22, 20236 min read

Choosing a Hospice Provider: Top Questions to Ask

The right hospice provider can make a big difference Hospice care is a wonderful service for older adults who could benefit from a focus...

How to Estimate Long Term Care Costs to Make Care Decisions Easier

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Jun 21, 20233 min read

How to Estimate Long Term Care Costs to Make Care Decisions Easier

Cost is a major factor in long term care decisions Paying for senior care is a major source of stress for family caregivers, often...

Honor End-of-Life Wishes With a POLST Form

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Jun 20, 20233 min read

Honor End-of-Life Wishes With a POLST Form

A POLST supplements a living will One of the main goals of planning for end of life is to help your older adult document their wishes....

What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

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Jun 19, 20233 min read

What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

Get the essential facts about Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s is a disease, not a normal part of aging. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common...

8 Tips to Get Someone with Dementia to Shower

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Jun 18, 20235 min read

8 Tips to Get Someone with Dementia to Shower

By Connie Chow, Founder at DailyCaring Avoid battles over bathtime Bathing is a constant struggle for many caregivers of seniors with...

10 Reasons Why Seniors Lose Their Appetite

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Jun 16, 20233 min read

10 Reasons Why Seniors Lose Their Appetite

By Connie Chow, Founder at DailyCaring Loss of appetite is common in seniors Many older adults struggle during mealtimes or simply refuse...

5 Ways Caregiving Routines Make Daily Life Easier

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Jun 15, 20233 min read

5 Ways Caregiving Routines Make Daily Life Easier

Routines simplify and smooth life for caregivers A top caregiving goal is to make life easier for your older adult, yourself, and others...

When They Say No: 8 Ways to Introduce In-Home Care for Seniors

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Jun 14, 20233 min read

When They Say No: 8 Ways to Introduce In-Home Care for Seniors

Get seniors to accept in-home care so you can take breaks You desperately need regular breaks, but your older adult absolutely refuses an...

Simple End-of-Life Planning: The Five Wishes Living Will

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Jun 13, 20232 min read

Simple End-of-Life Planning: The Five Wishes Living Will

Knowing someone’s end-of-life wishes is important End of life seems like a scary topic to bring up with your older adult, but many...

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