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Understanding the Signs of an Eating Disorder in Older Adults
Changes in eating habits and weight are not unusual as we grow older. Medication side effects, dental problems, less physical activity...
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marissasnook
- May 16
- 2 min
How to Respond When a Senior With Alzheimer’s No Longer Recognizes You
You have been caring for Mom since her dementia diagnosis. You have been working through many of the challenging symptoms. However one...
marissasnook
- May 10
- 2 min
How to Help a Senior During a Short-Term Rehab Stay
After a hospitalization or surgical procedure, the doctor may recommend a short-term rehab stay prior to when the person returns home....
marissasnook
- Feb 13
- 2 min
How Ableism Affects Seniors With Invisible Disabilities
What’s your first thought when you see an elderly person in a wheelchair? Do you see that person as less-than, someone in need of being...
marissasnook
- Dec 19, 2022
- 2 min
How to Choose the Right Beverage Thickeners for Dysphagia
Unless you have had to use beverage thickeners for dysphagia, you most likely have not given much thought to the various textures and...
The Care Company
- Dec 7, 2022
- 2 min
Help for Alzheimer’s Caregivers: The Life-Changing Resolutions You Should Make Today
People around you may be resolving to lose 10 pounds, eat healthier, and exercise more, but as a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s,...
The Care Company
- Nov 17, 2022
- 2 min
The Checklist You Need to Assess Senior Care Needs Over the Holidays
It has been several months since you’ve had the opportunity for a nice, long visit with Mom. Now that the holidays are here, you’ll have...
The Care Company
- Oct 19, 2022
- 2 min
A Hug for Your Health: How Hugs Can Help Seniors Thrive
Remember during the height of the pandemic, when social distancing was the norm and we needed to be satisfied with virtual visits? One of...
The Care Company
- Oct 11, 2022
- 2 min
Try These Food-Related Dementia Activities to Spark Memories
If there’s one thing that connects all of us, it is food! Think about how many cherished memories have been made over the years that...
The Care Company
- Sep 15, 2022
- 2 min
Health Concerns in Seniors That Can Cause Negative Mood Changes
We all have good days and bad days, and we are all entitled to a little crankiness or negative thinking every so often. If you care for...
The Care Company
- Aug 1, 2022
- 2 min
Try These Creative Ways to Get More Fruits and Veggies into a Senior’s Diet
It’s no surprise that senior loved ones will often prefer carbs to carrots (and honestly – who doesn’t?), but you might find it...
The Care Company
- Jul 14, 2022
- 2 min
Broken Heart Syndrome and How to Help Those Who Are Grieving
In his documentary about grief, George Shelley uses the analogy of glitter. Toss a handful of glitter into the air, and it is going to...
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