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Ormond Manor
Jul 20, 20222 min read
Bathroom Safety for Seniors: 4 Simple Tips
Bathroom safety for seniors is a top concern Did you know that people use the toilet 7 times a day on average? That’s why bathroom safety...
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Ormond Manor
Jul 19, 20223 min read
What Is a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate Order)?
What does DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) mean? A DNR is a signed medical order written by a doctor. DNR stands for Do Not Resuscitate and tells...
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Ormond Manor
Jul 18, 20223 min read
Caring for the Caregiver: 6 Ways to Get Help and Improve Your Health
Caring for yourself is an essential part of caregiving Caring for the caregiver is a key component in long-term caregiving. Without help,...
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Ormond Manor
Jul 17, 20223 min read
Delirium Is Often Mistaken for Dementia: Know the Signs
Delirium often affects hospitalized seniors If an older adult with no history of cognitive impairment suddenly starts having cognitive...
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Ormond Manor
Jul 14, 20224 min read
6 Hygiene Tips for Bed Bound Seniors
When someone is confined to bed due to their health conditions, it’s important to keep up their personal hygiene. Feeling fresh and clean...
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Ormond Manor
Jul 13, 20223 min read
Caregiving with Siblings: 5 Tips for Working Together
Caregiving can strain sibling relationships For some families, working with siblings to care for aging parents can be almost as...
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Ormond Manor
Jul 12, 20229 min read
12 Top Books for Caregiver Advice and Support
Support reduces stress to sustain caregiving over the long term Stress goes hand in hand with caregiving and wears down your health and...
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Ormond Manor
Jul 11, 202210 min read
81 Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for Seniors and Caregivers
Amazon Prime Day 2022 is July 12 and 13 Amazon Prime Day takes place this year on July 12 – 13, 2022. During these two days, Amazon Prime...
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Ormond Manor
Jul 10, 20223 min read
4 Ways to Reduce Loneliness in Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Loneliness and isolation can worsen dementia symptoms and suppress the immune system. To combat this, Vineyard Johns Creek shares 4...
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Ormond Manor
Jul 7, 20223 min read
Sit to Stand Exercise: The Best Way to Improve Senior Mobility
The Sit to Stand exercise is the best for mobility and independence The ability to stand up from a chair makes a huge difference in...
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Ormond Manor
Jul 6, 20223 min read
3 Tips for Peace of Mind When Using an In-Home Caregiver
Get peace of mind when getting caregiving help If you’re concerned or feeling guilty about hiring someone to help care for your older...
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Ormond Manor
Jul 5, 20223 min read
Humor in Caregiving Eases Tension and Boosts Mood
Funny moments can happen during caregiving Chronic illnesses and serious diseases like Alzheimer’s disease are certainly no laughing...
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Ormond Manor
Jul 4, 20225 min read
6 Ways to Help Someone Who Doesn’t Know They’re Ill: Anosognosia in Dementia
Why wouldn’t someone believe they have dementia? Family caregivers often ask “how do you tell someone they have dementia”? And in some...
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Ormond Manor
Jun 30, 20224 min read
6 Summer Staycation Ideas for Seniors During Covid-19
Covid-19 continues to put a damper on many summer vacation and travel plans. To help you enjoy the summer months, Rebecca Rushing, BSN,...
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Ormond Manor
Jun 29, 20224 min read
3 Ways to Get the Home Medical Equipment That Seniors Need: Wheelchairs, Hospital Beds, and More
Many older adults rely on home medical equipment like walkers, wheelchairs, hospital beds, oxygen concentrators, or other assistive...
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Ormond Manor
Jun 28, 20222 min read
Real-life Caregiver Stories: Acceptance & Living in the Moment
Caregiver stories let you know you’re not alone Real-life caregiver stories are important for caregivers to hear. Knowing that others are...
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Ormond Manor
Jun 26, 20224 min read
4 Benefits of Activities for Dementia and 5 Ways to Adapt Daily Tasks
Activities in dementia boost self-esteem When someone has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, their cognitive function may be declining, but...
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Ormond Manor
Jun 26, 20224 min read
3 Ways Home Modifications Reduce Caregiver Burnout and Injury Risk
Caregiver burnout is multidimensional. Not only is it taxing on emotional health, it can also negatively impact mental, social, financial...
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Ormond Manor
Jun 23, 20223 min read
4 Sources of Affordable Counseling Services to Reduce Caregiver Stress
To help cope with the added stress of the ongoing pandemic, we’ve added a section with organizations that are currently providing free...
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Ormond Manor
Jun 22, 20226 min read
Simplify Complex Medication Routines with a DIY Pill Board
When medication routines become complex or “non-standard,” it’s easy for mistakes or missed doses to happen. While caring for a family...
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