February 7, 2024   |    Activities for Older Adults

5 WINTER ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS THAT WARM THE HEART

Finding senior-friendly activities is especially challenging when the weather has been cold and harsh for months. We love these winter activities for seniors from Vive Health – they’re sure to add warmth and good cheer t...

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July 21, 2023    |   Common Aging Conditions, Medical Conditions

10 REASONS WHY SENIORS WALK WITH A SHUFFLING GATE

Don’t ignore a shuffling walk in seniors

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April 29, 2022   |    Alzheimer's & Dementia

9 BEST ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA BOOKS FOR CAREGIVERS

Learning about dementia makes caregiving easier

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April 15, 2022   |   Common Aging Conditions, Practical Tips, Senior Health & Wellness

Listening to Calming Music at Bedtime Can Help Older Adults Sleep

A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has found that listening to music at bedtime can help older adults sleep better.

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March 26, 2022  |   Alzheimer's & Dementia, Home Safety for Seniors

13 WAYS TO CREATE A DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT AT HOME

Simple changes at home make life easier for people with dementia

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March 4, 2022  |   Family Conflict, Elder Parents, Managing Family Dynamics

3 TIPS FOR MANAGING CAREGIVING WITH SIBLINGS

Caring for parents may cause resentment among siblings

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February 25, 2022   |   Aging In Place, Common Aging Conditions, In Home Care

WHAT TO DO WHEN AGING PARENTS REFUSE HELP THEY NEED

Even when aging parents clearly need assistance with everyday household or personal tasks, they may still resist suggestions to get caregiving help at home. eFamilyCare shares advice on how to talk with aging parents abo...

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February 17, 2022  |  ADD & ADHD in Seniors

A Critical Need: Diagnosis & Treatment of ADHD After Age 60

Preliminary research suggests that seniors with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD) experience unique and evolving symptoms that are commonly mistaken for — and overlap with — normal signs of aging. Mi...

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February 15, 2022   |   Senior Health & Wellness

Heart Health: The Heart and the Head

The heart and the head work as partners to maintain overall wellness and require equal attention. Caring for your mental health reduces stress, which in turn lowers heart disease risk. Here are a few ways to take care of...

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December 3, 2021   |  Aging In Place, Brainhealth, Common Aging Conditions, Practical Tips..

Joyful Aging: Balancing pluses and minuses

By Carole Carson | Special to The Union

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June 15, 2021   |   Men's Health

National Men's Health Week – June 14-20, 2021 (US)

National Men’s Health Week is June 14-20, the week leading up to Father’s Day, because what better way to celebrate dad than to encourage him to take care of his health? The week is all about healthy bodies, hard exercis...

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May 15, 2021   |   Home Safety for Seniors

7 SOURCES OF HOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS

Home modifications help seniors live safely and independently

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May 15, 2021  |  Home Safety for Seniors

HOME MODIFICATIONS FOR SENIORS: FOR THEIR SAFETY AND INDEPENDENCE

Home safety modifications keep seniors independent longer

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November 6, 2020  |  Coronavirus, COVID-19, Holidays, Thanksgiving

CORONAVIRUS THANKSGIVING: TIPS FOR A SAFE, FUN, & FESTIVE HOLIDAY

Modify traditions to safely enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday

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October 11, 2020  |  Medicare & Medicaid

GET HELP WITH MEDICARE QUESTIONS FROM STATE PROGRAMS

Get Medicare help from free state counseling programs

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October 9, 2020

2021 MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT: REDUCE COSTS, IMPROVE COVERAGE

Medicare Open Enrollment is Oct 15 to Dec 7

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August 6, 2020  |  Aging In Place, Coronavirus, COVID-19, In Home Care, IoT, Remote Patient Monitoring, Telemedicine, Wearable Medical Devices

GRANDMA DOESN'T FEEL SAFE IN THE NURSING HOME ANYMORE

Innovations in remote monitoring give hope for improving in-home senior care

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July 28, 2020  |  Aging In Place, In Home Care, Non-medical senior home care

RECOGNIZING SIGNS THAT AN OLDER ADULT NEEDS HELP

Don't wait for a crisis to find out . . .

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July 8, 2020   |  Aging In Place, Coronavirus, COVID-19, In Home Care

Coronavirus and the future of elder care

Coronavirus is a wake up call for how pathetic elder care is in the United States, and the future care of our senior loved ones must change.

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June 23, 2020   |   Alzheimer's & Dementia, Practical Tips

How To Respond To 4 Common Dementia Accusations

Stealing Money and Things, Poisoning, and Being Held Prisoner

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June 23, 2020   |  Alzheimer's & Dementia

8 WAYS TO PREVENT ALZHEIMER’S WANDERING

Alzheimer’s wandering is dangerous

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June 8, 2020   |  Activities for Older Adults, Coronavirus, COVID-19

15 IDEAS TO CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY SAFELY DURING COVID-19

Adapt Father’s Day traditions to celebrate safely

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June 4, 2020   |  Activities for Older Adults, Coronavirus, COVID-19

COVID-19 VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES AT HOME FOR SENIORS AND FAMILIES

Stay safe and entertained at home with unique free virtual experiences

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May 12, 2020   |   Coronavirus, COVID-19, Home Safety for Seniors, Practical Tips

Wearing Face Masks: Important Do's and Don'ts

Tips for Proper Mask Wearing

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April 23, 2020   |   Aging In Place, Coronavirus, COVID-19, In Home Care, Socially Isolated Seniors

HOW WE ARE HELPING OUR SENIOR CLIENTS STAY SAFE AT HOME

Proudly serving East Cobb, Marietta, Kennesaw, and Roswell

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April 15, 2020   |   Aging In Place, Coronavirus, COVID-19, In Home Care

11 Ways Home Care Can Help Seniors

Whether for a senior or a senior’s family member, transitioning into an assisted lifestyle or home care never comes easy. In fact, deciding where to begin can overwhelm many seniors and their families. After all, moving ...

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March 11, 2020   |   Socially Isolated Seniors

Home Care May Reduce Social Isolation Among Seniors

By Valerie VanBooven, RN BSN, Editor in Chief of HomeCareDaily.com | February 14, 2020

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March 4, 2020   |   Coronavirus, COVID-19, Medical Conditions

CORONAVIRUS AND OLDER ADULTS: THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Seniors should take precautions, but shouldn’t panic

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February 12, 2020   |   Brainhealth, Hearing

Earwax, Of All Things, Poses Risk for Cognitive Decline

Of all the indignities that come with aging, excessive earwax may be the most insidious.

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February 6, 2020   |   Activities for Older Adults

10 FUN VALENTINE’S DAY IDEAS FOR SENIORS: ACTIVITIES AND GIFTS

Valentine’s Day is for everyone

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January 28, 2020   |   Decluttering, Estate Sales

3 THINGS YOU SHOULD BE DOING NOW TO REDUCE WHAT YOU OWN

Most of Your Stuff Is Worthless

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January 15, 2020  |  Alzheimer's & Dementia

"I WANT TO GO HOME." HOW TO RESPOND TO SOMEONE WITH ALZHEIMER'S

3 tips for when someone with Alzheimer’s says, “I want to go home”

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November 12, 2019   |   Elder Law Attorney, Estate Planning, Legal Issues, Living Will, DNR, CPR, Power of Attorney, Will

5 Smart Tips for Hiring an Elder Law Attorney & Documents Needed

Attention: Caregiver and Older Adult

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October 3, 2019   |   Medical Conditions

SENIORS GETTING FLU SHOTS: 5 ESSENTIAL TIPS

A flu shot prevents severe illness in seniors

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September 18, 2019  |  Alzheimer's & Dementia

DO’S AND DON’TS FOR VISITING SOMEONE WITH ALZHEIMER’S/ DEMENTIA

People with Alzheimer’s or dementia can still enjoy having visitors. But it takes prior knowledge for both sides to have a positive experience.

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September 13, 2019  |  Alzheimer's & Dementia

8 WAYS TO DEAL WITH FALSE DEMENTIA ACCUSATIONS

Seniors with dementia falsely accuse family of terrible things

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August 28, 2019  |  Common Aging Conditions, Medical Conditions

10 Top Reasons Why Seniors Shuffle When They Walk

Don’t ignore a shuffling walk in seniors

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August 16, 2019   |   In Home Care

8 WAYS TO INTRODUCE IN-HOME CARE TO SENIORS WHEN THEY SAY "NO!"

What can you do if your loved one refuses to let a stranger in the home to help?

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August 9, 2019   |   Falls & Prevention, Medications

10 MEDICATIONS THAT CAUSE FALLS IN SENIORS: USE WITH CAUTION

Be aware of common medications that cause falls

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July 23, 2019  |  Alzheimer's & Dementia

THERAPEUTIC FIBBING: LYING TO SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA

Stepping into someone’s reality isn’t the same as lying

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July 4, 2019   |   Activities for Older Adults

16 FUN WAYS TO ADAPT THE 4TH OF JULY ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS

Make 4th of July activities fun for seniors

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July 4, 2019   |   Hydration, Practical Tips

DEHYDRATION IN ELDERLY IS A SERIOUS HEALTH RISK

Dehydration can be deadly for seniors

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June 8, 2019   |   Geriatrician   |   Geriatric Doctor, Medical Conditions

WHAT DOES A GERIATRICIAN DO?

Seniors with complex health needs can benefit from a specialist.

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May 27, 2019   |   Home Safety for Seniors

INCREASE SENIOR INDEPENDENCE WITH THIS FALL RISK CHECKLIST

For seniors, independence and safety are both important

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May 23, 2019   |   Living Will, DNR, CPR

THE REALITY OF CPR FOR SENIORS: GET THE FACTS

CPR is brutal on seniors

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May 23, 2019   |   Family Conflict, Elder Parents

Family Conflicts Over Elderly Parents

As elderly parents begin to rely on family for more support, the amount of conflict between adult children can increase. Dealing with a parent’s care can rekindle sibling rivalries that have lain dormant for years, and t...

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May 17, 2019

Meals

Sharp Home Care works with clients, families, and nutrition professionals to plan and prepare meals according to the specific needs of our clients. This can include shopping for special diets (diabetic, low-sodium, low-t...

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