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Nov 25

caregiver walking outside with senior man

How to Respond to Confusion, a Common Symptom of Alzheimer’s Disease

Dementia confusion, a common symptom of Alzheimer's, can lead to recent memories being forgotten or distorted, while memories from the more remote past frequently remain intact. This can cause more distant situations to make more sense to an older person with dementia than the present. A person’s alternate reality could... read more →

November 25, 2020
Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Dementia, Elder Care, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Safety

Nov 11

Managing Anosognosia, a Common Challenge of Dementia

“How on earth could you think that I have dementia? There is not a thing wrong with me!” If an aging loved one with dementia has communicated sentiments such as this, you might have thought to yourself that the senior was actually in denial and reluctant to recognize such a... read more →

November 11, 2020
Alzheimer's, Dementia, Respite Care, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Safety

Oct 20

Managing COPD Better Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic

Seniors with COPD have needed to remain especially vigilant since the COVID-19 pandemic started. Individuals with COPD are likely at both a higher risk for experiencing symptoms of the virus along with developing more serious complications as a result. A current study published by the European Respiratory Journal reported that... read more →

October 20, 2020
Caregiver, Caregiving, Elder Care, Home Care, Senior Care

Oct 13

Indoor Air Tips That Minimize COPD Exacerbation

Loved ones providing COPD care for a senior know that outdoor air pollution can worsen symptoms. However, did you realize that lower air quality inside the home can also magnify COPD symptoms? Cleaning the air inside the house can help those with COPD – and everyone in the home –... read more →

October 13, 2020
Caregiver, Caregiving, Senior Care, Senior Health

Sep 23

senior care provider helping senior client with activities

When Providing Senior Care, Preserve Purpose and Meaning with These Easy Tips

Perform an online search for the term “activities for seniors” and you'll probably find a variety of crafts, games, memory stimulation puzzles, and of course, the requisite bingo. What you will not find, unless you search much harder, are the meaningful, philanthropic activities that provide purpose to our lives. Yet,... read more →

September 23, 2020
Caregiver, Caregiving, Elder Care, Home Care, Senior Care

Sep 09

family caregiver holding hands with senior

A Caregiver’s Guide to Adding Purpose and Value to Daily Activities for Seniors

“Hold on - let me help.” “Don't over-exert yourself!” “You can just sit here and rest; I’ll handle that.” How many times have we made statements like these to seniors, with only the best intentions, naturally? We want to do whatever is possible to help our aging loved ones, to... read more →

September 9, 2020
Caregiving, Elder Care, Senior Care, Senior Health, Wellness

Aug 20

family caregiver helping senior loved one with groceries

Enhancing the Fun in the Family Caregiving Routine

Numerous people in the United States are finding themselves performing family caregiving duties for a senior loved one, and while being a family caregiver is exceedingly rewarding in many ways, the everyday responsibilities involved with senior care may become tedious for both the caregiver and the senior. Effraim Home Care,... read more →

August 20, 2020
Caregiving, Home Care, Senior Care, Senior Health, Wellness