How to Celebrate the Holidays With Seniors in Assisted Living

How to Celebrate the Holidays With Seniors in Assisted Living

The holiday season is a time of joy, family and friendship, however, for many seniors, it can also be a time of loneliness.

Senior living communities can make it easier for families and residents to celebrate the holidays together. These celebrations are important—not only because they boost both the morale and physical health of seniors living in their communities, but they also allow family members to continue long-standing family traditions (and even make new ones).

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Self Care for Caregivers

Self-Care Tips When You Are A Caregiver To The Elderly

Caring for the elderly is a simultaneously fulfilling and challenging task. As your loved one ages, it can be stressful to see them lose their independence. At times, you might be tempted to continuously put their needs ahead of your own; however, you must take moment to remember that self-care is as important as the loving care you provide your loved ones.

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Human Memory Loss

Advice From Alzheimer’s Caregivers To Keep Your Loved Ones Engaged, Active, And Happy

Caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease can lead to numerous stressful questions. You might wonder how you can keep them mentally and physically active without adding stress or creating potentially unsafe scenarios. While there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to coping with Alzheimer’s disease, the following three pieces of advice from Alzheimer’s caregivers can help you find tactics that will benefit both you and your loved one.

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Keep Your Medical Training Up-To-Date with Atkinson’s

Every year people who work in the medical field must complete a certain number of training hours to ensure that they are up to date on the certifications and licenses required to practice medicine in the state of Florida. In fact, many individuals also decide to take additional courses so that they can advance their career. Whether you hope to become a certified medication technician, a long-term care nurse, or further your career in the medical field, there are several classes that you can take to help you improve your skills and gain additional job responsibilities.

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Spencer At Home Medication Dispenser

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When it comes to patient care, safety is a top priority, especially when they are taking multiple medications at home. Even with the diligence and expertise of doctors, pharmacists, and caretakers, there is always the risk that patients will miss taking their medication and caretakers or pharmacists will not know about it early enough.

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