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Body Heat Regulation in the Elderly
July and August bring on what is known as the “dog days of summer” – body heat, hot, muggy, sunny days that can cause lethargy and exhaustion. However, extreme temperatures that make the rest of us seek out the nearest beach or pool can have much more dire consequences for older people due to their…
Read MoreMay is ALS Awareness Month
Besides being the month we set aside to honor mothers, May is also ALS Awareness Month. Also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease (named after the high-profile baseball player who was diagnosed with the disease), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The…
Read MoreTips for Caring for Someone with Parkinson’s Disease
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. While most people have a general idea about the physical symptoms of Parkinson’s, not as many understand what the day-to-day challenges of those who suffer from it can look like. It’s very helpful for those who have a loved one or are caring for someone with Parkinson’s to become knowledgeable…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccines: Where, When, How & Why to Get It
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently authorized the emergency use of two vaccines to prevent COVID-19: one for people 16 and older and another for people ages 18 and older. (There is no vaccine approved yet for children under age 16.) Both vaccines require two doses per person, roughly three to four weeks apart.…
Read MoreSelf-Care & Destressing Tips for Caregivers During COVID-19
It’s no secret that for most individuals, stress levels have gone through the roof in recent months, as the risk of COVID-19 coupled with stay-in-place guidelines have cramped our style and turned life as we knew it upside down. While everyone certainly deserves a pat on the back for navigating through the chaos of COVID-19,…
Read More10 Signs of Caregiver Burnout to Watch Out For
Caring for a senior, especially when that senior is a loved one, is a challenging task. Not only is caregiving physically demanding, but there’s a high degree of stress and an emotional factor involved, too. Because caregiving is so challenging, caregiver burnout is a very real possibility. This psychological condition is caused by stress, and…
Read MoreHow a Home Caregiver Can Help Keep Seniors Safe
There are many reasons to hire a home caregiver for a senior loved one. Home caregivers can help to relieve you of some of the stresses of caregiving, and can be with your loved one during times when you aren’t available. But home caregivers do more than just provide care – they can actually help…
Read More5 Ways Home Caregivers Can Help Foster Independence in Seniors
In this article: How caregivers can keep seniors independent Your next steps in hiring a caregiver Many seniors want to stay in their own homes as long as possible, but as seniors age, they often lose some of their independence. Home care can help with that. In honor of Senior Independence Month, we’ve highlighted five…
Read MoreHow to Manage Stress as a Caregiver – 4 Tips from Cahoon Care Associates
Caring for a senior, especially when that senior is your parent, is stressful. Not only does caregiving take up time, but it takes emotional energy too. At Cahoon Care, we know firsthand how stressful senior care can be. That’s why we’re sharing these four tips to help manage your stress as a caregiver. Four Ways…
Read MoreHow to Hire a Caregiver for a Senior Parent or Loved One
How to Hire a Caregiver for a Senior Parent or Loved One Is it time to hire a caregiver for your senior parent or loved one? Do you need to hire a caregiver but wondering where to start? Children need to be involved in the hiring process for several reasons. Here’s what you should know,…
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