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6 Useful Ways To Fight Holiday Depression In Older Adults

No matter what winter holidays we observe, for some of us, the holiday season can be a difficult time. It's often more distressing for older adults for a number of reasons. Why is that and [...]

CareGivers of America2024-05-08T19:16:17+00:00November 18, 2021|Aging in Place, Alzheimer's, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Health, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Mental Health, Senior Living|

10 Examples of Typical Aging Versus Alzheimer’s

Whether we accept it or not, we're all getting older. We all have forgetful moments and aging happens to all of us. But when should we be concerned about forgetfulness being something else, such as [...]

CareGivers of America2024-05-09T14:47:01+00:00November 15, 2021|Aging in Place, Alzheimer's, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Health, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Senior Living|

DNA Testing For Seniors – 7 Things to Know

In the last 10 years DNA testing, also referred to as 'genetic testing' has become quite popular. More and more people are delving into their ancestral backgrounds and learning more about their families and their [...]

CareGivers of America2024-05-09T14:52:08+00:00November 4, 2021|Aging in Place, Alzheimer's, Cancer, Diabetes, Health, Mental Health, Senior Living|

SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) In People Over 60

Across the country, we're soon to experience a lessening in daylight hours that will continue throughout the winter and into the spring. SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) affects numerous people of all ages, including the elderly. [...]

CareGivers of America2021-11-01T13:24:38+00:00November 1, 2021|Aging in Place, Alzheimer's, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Health, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Mental Health, Senior Living|

Contemplating a Move to Assisted Living? 3 Things to Consider

There come many times in our lives when we consider moving house. It could be the first time we move out from our parents home or when we have children and move into a larger [...]

CareGivers of America2024-05-09T14:52:56+00:00October 28, 2021|Aging in Place, Alzheimer's, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Senior Living|

The 2 Biggest Challenges Facing Caregivers and How to Manage Them

Being a caregiver in any capacity is full of challenges. But for the HHA or CNA, being either a daily caregiver or a live-in caregiver can be strenuous, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally. [...]

CareGivers of America2021-10-18T11:29:40+00:00October 18, 2021|Aging in Place, Alzheimer's, Cancer, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Diabetes, Exercise, Health, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Mental Health, Senior Living|

Terrific Gifts for Seniors in 2021

Whether you'll be celebrating a loved one's birthday soon, or are organized enough to be pre-holiday shopping, selecting the right gift for the senior in your life can be challenging. Here are some great gift [...]

CareGivers of America2024-05-09T14:55:09+00:00October 11, 2021|Aging in Place, Alzheimer's, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Mental Health, Senior Living|

5 Important UTI Facts

UTIs (Urinary Tract Infection/s) are no laughing matter. For anyone who has had them, they are painful and can even lead to a host of other issues if left untreated. What are they and how [...]

CareGivers of America2024-05-09T14:57:32+00:00October 1, 2021|Aging in Place, Alzheimer's, Cancer, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Diabetes, Health, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Senior Living|

3 Important Categories of Facts to Know About Sundowner’s Syndrome

Sundowning or Sundowner's Syndrome is a relatively new term. Dr. Lois K. Evans, PhD, FAAN, RN, first coined the phrase in 1987. While it has not been listed as an official diagnosis in the Diagnostic [...]

CareGivers of America2024-05-09T14:59:03+00:00September 23, 2021|Aging in Place, Alzheimer's, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Health, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Mental Health, Senior Living|

Poor Circulation and 6 Things You Can Do About It

Most of have a basic understanding of the circulatory system and what it does inside our bodies. When we think of circulation, we think of the blood that pumps from our hearts and throughout our [...]