The National Family Caregiver Support Program Offers Help for Stressed Caregivers in Orlando, FL

by Carol Bradley Bursack, Editor-in-Chief   Respite care program are in place so the caregiver can have a break. While there aren’t nearly enough programs, there are some. One is the Federally funded National Family Caregiver Support Program. Caregivers need to be aware that respite care can benefit the care receiver as much as the.. read more →

Caregivers in Orlando, FL: How to Provide Alzheimer’s Support From a Distance

10 ideas on caring for someone with dementia — when you’re not the primary caregiver By Paula Spencer, Caring.com senior editor Long-distance help for someone with Alzheimer’s Whether you live across the country or across town, if you’re not the one primarily responsible for the care of someone with Alzheimer’s or some other form of.. read more →

Home Care Orlando, FL: Keeping the Mind Sharp

Doing Crossword Puzzles May Keep the Mind Sharp, for a Time By ALZinfo.org Mentally stimulating activities like doing crossword puzzles, reading and visiting museums may slow the decline of thinking skills with advancing age and delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, according to a new report. But the benefits may.. read more →

In-Home Care Orlando, FL: Top 10 Concerns

Caring For Elderly Parents: Top 10 Concerns Source: aolhealth.com Parents care for their children, to strengthen body and mind, and nurture them forward to independence. Siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins and even friends and neighbors often join in the family circle, helping to care for the kids. Such is what caregiving is all about,.. read more →

Home Care Orlando, FL: Avoiding Slips and Falls

Slips and falls are the leading source of injury and hospitalization for the elderly who live alone in the home. As the human body ages, once routine and simple tasks become more challenging. Age-related degenerative conditions may result in compromised eyesight, impaired mental faculties, problems with balance and coordination, muscle weakness, fatigue when moving about, joint stiffness, and other disorders that may lead to a dangerous or deadly slip and fall. An injury from an accidental fall could require a lengthy hospitalization, recuperation period, or months of rehabilitation. Many responsible elder care companies are available that can help their clients avoid dangerous situations that could affect their ability to remain independent. Most elderly citizens realize at some point that they could benefit from “a little help” to accomplish their daily tasks. But when is it time to seek out the services of a company that offers home care? read more →

Partners in Healthcare of Orlando, FL Announces the Addition of Their New Caregiver Savings Program

As a member of the LTC Expert Publications National Network of providers (The LTCEP Network), Partners in Healthcare of Orlando FL is now one of many agencies nationwide that offers the “Caregiver Savings Program” through their website.

In collaboration with Parentgiving.com, The LTCEP Network of providers are able to pass on a discount of 10% on all items available for purchase on the Parentgiving.com website and 5% off of any sale items. read more →

Home Care in Orlando, FL: How Pets Help Seniors Live Happier Lives

Studies have shown that individuals with a variety of senior health issues benefit from having ownership of a pet, usually a cat or a dog which can give and receive affection. Seniors with memory problems or slight depression are often more alert and engaged when caring for a companion animal. Just the act of stroking or petting a dog or cat’s fur has proven to lower an individual’s blood pressure. Heart attack victims who return to a home with a pet recover more quickly than others. read more →

When a Cough Isn’t “Just a Cough” in Orlando, FL

From a discreet tickle in the throat to a relentless “smoker’s cough,” coughing is a reflex we can’t resist. Though these odd noises that come up the respiratory tract and out the mouth are wordless, they have plenty to tell.
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14 Things Your Eyes Say About Your Health in Orlando, FL

Looking people straight in the eye may or may not reveal their honesty — but the eyes CAN tell you about cholesterol, liver disease, or diabetes, if you know what to look for. read more →

The Advantages Of Elder Care in Orlando, FL

In many ways we are now experiencing a “perfect storm” which is making elderly home care the only viable choice for taking care of many our seniors. With declining incomes coupled with rising expenses and a rapidly aging population, retirement communities and assisted living centers are being priced beyond the reach of many.
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