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Q. My 80-year-old mother never cleans out the refrigerator and I can’t help because I live too far away. I’m very concerned about her health. My husband thinks I’m worrying for no reason. Am I? Food poisoning is a very real concern at any age. There are more than 250 known food-borne diseases, according to [...]
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Continue ReadingAccording to research conducted for Home Instead Senior Care, important staples for a good diet are not always found in a senior’s kitchen. Healthy eating is essential for people of all ages, but for many seniors, a well-balanced diet is the key to feeling their best. In fact, nutrition experts consider good nutrition the first [...]
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Continue ReadingQ. I’m a 78-year-old woman of sound mind who still enjoys bridge, word games and other crossword puzzles, as well as many activities like dancing. I’m concerned because dementia runs in my family. Is there anything I can do to keep my mind sharp and alert? It’s wonderful that you are in such good health, [...]
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Continue ReadingQ. My 80-year-old mom is a former volunteer of the year. It seems that she has served everyone, everywhere at one time or another. Her mind is still sharp, but she’s now homebound. Are there ways that she can still serve? It’s great that your mom has committed her life to serving others. There are [...]
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Continue ReadingQ. I’ve heard that the elderly benefit from a relationship with their grandchildren. What are those benefits and how can I help my 79-year-old parents develop a good rapport with my 10- and 12-year-old kids? In a nutshell, helping your parents bond with your kids could keep them physically and emotionally healthier. One University of [...]
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Continue ReadingQ. My 82-year-old mother seems so impatient these days. Sometimes it gets to the point where it’s very irritating. How can I calm her down so that I can tolerate her for longer periods of time? The transitions of aging can be difficult for many people. Please suggest to your mother that she get a [...]
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Continue ReadingHome Instead of Southwest Idaho Offers Free Classes and Support for You Because, “To Us It’s Personal” Home Instead Senior Care is happy to announce Alzheimer’s Support Group and Family CAREGiving classes: Alzheimer’s Facts: • An estimated 5.3 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer’s disease. • One in eight people aged 65 and older [...]
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Continue ReadingQ. My mother is terrified of getting Alzheimer’s disease, which her own mother died from. Is there anything encouraging out there to help allay her fears? Yes, indeed. In fact, a recently recently released study that more than half of all Alzheimer’s disease cases could potentially be prevented through lifestyle changes and treatment or prevention [...]
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Continue ReadingQ. I’ve read about the dangers of caregiver stress and I’m concerned about my 76-year-old mother. She’s been caring for my 79-year-old father for several months while he’s recovering from surgery, and I sense it’s been wearing on her. Since I live in another city and can’t easily get away, what can I do to help? [...]
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Continue ReadingQ. My siblings seem to be in some kind of denial and refuse to discuss the fact that our parents, who are both approaching 80, need more help at home. Is this common and what can I do? What you and your siblings are experiencing is very common. In a Harris Interactive® poll for Home [...]
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