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Millions of men and women in the United States are battling dementia and its associated diseases – Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia being the most common – on a day-to-day basis. The idea of losing precious memories and basic thinking skills you’ve had your whole life is alarming to even imagine, and it’s painful to think of forgetting the faces and names of people you love. On the flipside, for the spouses of these men and women with dementia, the prospect of being forgotten or having a loved one change can be challenging and confusing in its own right. (more…)

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There are many causes of urinary incontinence, a condition which tends to occur as the bladder muscle weakens and has more difficulty holding urine. Common physical changes resulting from the aging process, like reduced mobility, increase the time that it takes for your loved one to get to the bathroom, creating an additional challenge.  Similarly, hospitalizations often increase incontinence due to the patient being restricted to bed.

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Emotions

Emotions are powerful forces.  They determine our outlook on life based on the events occurring around us. They allow us to empathize with other humans, perhaps to share in joy or in pain.  Whichever emotion you feel on a given morning generally shapes how you feel throughout your entire day. Emotions also have a profound effect on our overall health and wellness.

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hydration tips for seniorsThough hydration is important for healthy living at any age, seniors are at greater risk of dehydration due to physical and physiological changes that occur during the natural aging process. With potentially dangerous symptoms of dehydration like disorientation, constipation, and low blood pressure, it is important to keep your loved one hydrated.

We asked Brian Cooper, a Residential Home Health Occupational Therapist, to share some strategies that caregivers can use to help ensure their loved one regularly drinks water. Here are the tips that have helped many of his patients and their caregivers: (more…)

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meal-planning-tips-for-caregiversCoordinating healthy menu options that address the nuances around a loved one’s specific health concerns can be challenging for caregivers. While proper nutrition is vital for every age and gender, maintaining a healthy eating plan for individuals coping with one or multiple chronic conditions like COPD, CHF or diabetes can be especially complicated. Many seniors struggle to prepare meals from scratch themselves and rely on frozen entrees. As a care provider, only you will know what’s truly in the fridge, and only you can ensure your loved one’s access to a healthy menu.

Though seniors often understand when they need help meal planning, many struggle with this reality. Including them in the management of their diet can keep them feeling empowered and engaged.

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general-blog-HEADER-finding-in-home-health-care-michigan-illinois-1401021If you are considering in-home health care in Michigan or Illinois, there are a number of factors to take into account.

From figuring out just the right type of in-home care that your loved one needs to weighing the differences between private duty care and skilled nursing or home health care, here are some things for you to think about:
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Imagine worrying about forgetting your past while also having a hard time remembering new events and information. Pretty scary, right? This is something that many individuals with dementia face every day. Fortunately, routine and consistency may help alleviate some of these challenges. The Alzheimer’s Society states that, while stimulation is important when a loved one has a cognitive disease, regular routines or rituals will help support feelings of security and mitigate confusion and anxiety.

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A common misconception when your loved one is discharged from the hospital is that, since they feel well or are well enough to return to daily activities, they are able to take care of themselves. The reality is that the transition from the hospital back to the home is an extremely critical time, especially for patients who cope with multiple chronic conditions like COPD, CHF, diabetes and dementia. According to a 2009 national study in the New England Journal of Medicine, 20% of all Medicare patients are readmitted to hospitals within 30 days of discharge and 33% are readmitted within 90 days. While there are many reasons why so many newly-discharged seniors return to the hospital, many of the contributing factors can be addressed and avoided. Extending care from the hospital to the home through home health care can significantly reduce the chance of your loved one returning to the hospital.

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Representatives announced that Celtic Healthcare and Residential Healthcare Group will be merging 7/1/16 under the umbrella of Graham Holdings Company.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Troy, MI – June 14, 2016 – The leadership of Residential Healthcare Group, Troy, MI and Celtic Healthcare, Mars, PA announced this week that the two companies will be merging on July 1, 2016 to form Graham Healthcare Group, a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company.

Celtic Healthcare and Residential Healthcare Group are both majority owned by Graham Holdings Company, Arlington, VA, and the two companies have had a longstanding business relationship. Together this merged company will be serving close to 10,000 patients. (more…)

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As the body ages, it naturally loses bone density and muscle mass. Endurance exercises help maintain and strengthen muscles, reduce the risk of falls in older individuals and can help reduce symptoms related to depression, arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis, and back pain, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. Before starting a new exercise routine or helping someone do exercises, consult with a physician to make sure it does not pose a health risk.

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