by Adrien Paczosa, LRD It’s already started! Every holiday season, it seems like gyms, meal services, and diet bullies start inundating us with their fear mongering messages and encouraging us to get ready to start XYZ diet earlier and earlier. Bleh. Instead of prompting body manipulation or even health resolutions for this coming year, I […]
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Yoga is more popular than ever, and not just among flexible young folks with expensive studio memberships and even pricier workout clothes. Nearly 29 million people in the U.S. alone practiced yoga in 2018, according to Statista, and the growth shows no signs of stopping. According to Harvard Health, because of yoga’s emphasis on the
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Each year we see articles floating around about what to get the older adults in our lives. But what about those stressed out caregivers who care for them? What do you get them? Here are 5 ideas for gifts to get Caregivers Enroll them in a food of the month club! Who doesn’t like receiving
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According to Comparitech, a cyber security research company, more than 334,000 incidents of elder financial exploitation are reported each year, causing more than $6.3 billion in losses. Throughout my career, I have been exposed to many instances of exploitation, including a family that thought it was OK to keep their mom in one room of
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If taken seriously, using just a few simple tools to become a better listener will not only benefit you at work, as Joe points out, but will also improve your life at hom
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Family Caregivers, most of whom are over the age of 55, are at a higher risk for health issues due to the stress of day-to-day caregiving. Nutrition is something we usually brush aside for other matters, such as doctors appointments and ensuring our family’s happiness, but it is at the core of remaining vibrant and
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I recently decided to update my driver’s license information online and realized that I did not have any information on who to call in an emergency. I honestly don’t remember if this is a question asked during the in-person renewal process. As a family caregiver, consider this scenario. A friend of yours has come over
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November is a time to recognize the more than 40 million family caregivers across this country who help aging parents, ill spouses, and disabled individuals remain safe and as independent as possible. Family caregivers are often hardworking individuals who work full time, manage children, and care for their family members after hours—they are the unsung
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Physical therapists (PTs) can be a huge asset for caregivers PTs can help you be a safer caregiver through answering questions about implementing home exercise programs, proper equipment use, and minimize falls and accidents. Alyssa O’Krent PT, DPT, OCS, our Physical Therapist expert, works at Texas Physical Therapy Specialists in Central Texas. Check out their
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Its important for our ourselves and our stress levels as well as the health of the person we are caring for to keep ourselves hydrated.
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