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Care Options for the Elderly
Finding a dependable caretaker for your elderly loved one can be a difficult task. When your loved one cannot care for herself anymore and you are not able to care for her at home, you must consider...
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How to Get a Job Taking Care of the Elderly in Their Homes
There are several options for finding a job taking care of the elderly in their homes. Some job titles include home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care aides, caregivers and...
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How to Find In-Home Care for your Loved One and Ensure Reliability
According to the AARP, approximately 44 million people in the U.S. provide care to an elderly person (See Reference 1). Many seniors or their family members eventually hire in-home caregivers to...
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How to Find Help for Elder Abuse in Ontario
Abuse comes in all shapes and forms, and no one who suffers from physical, mental, emotional or neglectful abuse should have to remain a victim. Assistance for elders to fight abuse and receive support...
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How to Adjust a Rollator
A rollator is a walker that has a seat and large tires that allow you to move around. Although a rollator has more features than a regular walker, you should adjust it before you use it to avoid injury...
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What Types of Medical Specialists Treat the Elderly?
Geriatrics is the field of medicine that focuses on the care of elderly individuals. Although most health care professionals provide services to people of all ages, there are a variety of specialty...
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Which Are the Best Medical Walkers?
The biggest misconception in the medical industry is that only elderly people have the need for a walker. Walkers are designed to support and balance those with lasting and short-term conditions,...
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How to Apply for Home Health Services
Home health services are a low-cost alternative to hospital and doctor visits. Patients receiving care feel more comfortable in their own home. Home health services are practical and convenient for...
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Home Care Associations
When a loved one falls ill or is disabled, home care can be an option for individuals and families. There are several national home care and hospice associations available to provide services for those...
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What Types of Abuse to Report to the New Jersey State Ombudsman's Office?
The New Jersey State Ombudsman Office receives complaints of alleged abuse and neglect of the elderly, mainly people over the age of 60 that are residents of a nursing, long- or short-term health...
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The Differences Between a Three-Wheel and Two-Wheel Walker
Walkers are one of the many mobility-enhancing solutions that help older people or injured people move around. Walkers are essentially four-legged or three-legged canes with handles at the top so users...
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How to Become a Home Health Provider for My Mother
More adult children are becoming caregivers for aging parents. The thought of putting your mother into a nursing home is unthinkable for some and too costly for others. The decision to care for a loved...
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What Are the Responsibilities of Home Care Managers?
Home care managers are individuals who work in geriatric, social work, nursing and mental health industries. These individuals possess certain credentials which have given them the knowledge and...
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How to Wean The Elderly From Artificial Ventilation
There are times when it is medically necessary to place an elderly patient on artificial ventilation for a period of time. This is typically done when the patient is suffering from influenza, pneumonia...
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How to Find a Provider in Gerontology
Growing old happens. According to a 2009 Administration on Aging study, the majority of adults age 65 and over experience at least one chronic condition. If your medical condition negatively impacts...
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Emotional & Mental Problems for Seniors in Retirement
Senior citizens approaching retirement age typically begin manifesting physical, mental or emotional problems. Sometimes, an individual exhibits all three. This is a natural, expected occurrence as...
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Free Eye Exams & Glasses for Seniors with Low Income in Oregon
Low-income seniors in Oregon have opportunities to receive a free eye exam. Seniors who have vision problems or something which can affect their vision, such as glaucoma, must make eye exams and...
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How Can I Get a Medical Alert System?
Growing older can be fraught with difficulty, especially if you live alone. According to the Chicago Tribune online newspaper, 50 percent of individuals over 75 fall in their houses each year. For...
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How to Find a Private Care Giver in Huntsville, Ala.
Choosing someone you can trust to serve as a private caregiver is an important decision. When a family member or friend has medical issues, you want to know as much as possible about the person you are...
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Care for the Elderly Today
America's aging population challenges welfare and public policy officials to find innovative solutions for the care of America's elderly citizens. Elderly citizens would, at one time, receive care from...
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