When you envision the typical caregiver for an older adult, who comes to mind? Although many of us may think of females, 40% of caregivers are male, according to AARP. Male caregivers may face some initial challenges: They may not feel as comfortable with hands-on personal care with the older adult in their life. They…
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Power of Attorney, Health Care Surrogate, and More: Why You Need a Fiduciary in Place
Imagine that you don’t have the mental capacity to make decisions for yourself. For example, you have a serious illness that doesn’t permit you to manage your affairs, such as medical decision making or making a legal decision. While no one likes to consider this possibility, it’s a wise idea to think ahead and plan…
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What Is Adult Day Care? Does Your Senior Loved One Need Adult Day Care?
If you’re not already familiar with adult day care, you may wonder what it is, how it works, and whether or not the senior loved one in your life needs it. Here are some details. What Is Adult Day Care? Adult day care is an option to provide care for older or disabled adults during…
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Here’s How a Social Worker Helps Older Adults
It can take a team of people to care for an older adult. One professional who may be part of the mix is a social worker. It may not be as obvious what a social worker does compared to other professionals involved in your older adult’s care. Here’s some more information. What Does a Social…
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5 Things to Do With Your Senior Loved One in Bradenton This Spring and Summer
The heat, humidity, and rain in Florida during the spring and summer can put a damper on outdoors activities, particularly for older adults who may be more heat-sensitive or have mobility issues. Still, that doesn’t mean you and your senior loved one need to stay cooped up in the house until Thanksgiving. Here are a…
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Here Are the Signs of Caregiver Fatigue—and What to Do If You Experience It
If you’re taking care of a senior loved one, it’s only normal to feel overwhelmed sometimes. It’s a lot of responsibility. However, it’s also possible to reach a point where caregiving makes you feel burnt out. You may need to take different steps to mentally and physically recover when this happens. Here’s more information…
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5 New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers
If you care for a senior loved one, then there’s no doubt that your plate is full both mentally and physically. So it’s a perfect time to ensure you are taking care of yourself just as well as you are taking care of your loved one. That’s why we want to suggest some new year’s…
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