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Many seniors hesitate to ask for help because they don’t want to burden others. However, assistance often becomes necessary, especially with tasks like dressing, bathing or even managing bathroom conditions. One common issue that can make these tasks even more challenging is fecal incontinence (FI), a condition that affects many older adults.
If your loved one has suffered a fall, injury, or illness, taking them home after hospital discharge could slow their recovery process. They often require extra care to regain strength and maintain independence.
Making the right decision about your loved one’s health is essential. What happens if you don’t? Your choice will determine how they spend the later stages of their life.
Isolation and loneliness are growing concerns among seniors, particularly as they age and face various life changes, such as retirement, loss of loved ones, or declining health.
Palliative care enhances the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. Personal Support Workers (PSWs) play a key role in this by providing compassionate care and effective pain management to ensure patients remain as comfortable as possible in the later stages of their life.
Falls among seniors can pose serious threats, so it's crucial for them and their families to understand the dangers and prevention strategies. Simple steps could be taken to significantly reduce fall risks. A professional live-in caregiver can also help assess and implement these safety measures.
Choosing the right care option for your loved one is a crucial decision. With home care becoming more accessible, families now have more options to consider. Among these are assisted living and live-in care. In this article, we will explore both options to help you determine which best suits your elder's needs.
Common in-home safety hazards can lead to falls, slips, fires and many other life-threatening accidents. Seniors are especially prone to getting hurt from these common hazards at home. Here are a few tips on how to identify and fix common home safety hazards.
When it comes to care, everyone wants to give their parents the best. While there are various options available, live-in care often provides the most comprehensive support, offering both you and your parents peace of mind.
Caregiving is rewarding but can be stressful. It is important that caregivers do not compromise their own well-being while caring for someone. In this article, we provide a few useful tips on how to manage stress, and how caregivers can avoid burnout and continue to deliver the best possible care for their clients.

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