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Aging in Place: Technology Solutions for Seniors

Whether you’re attempting to tune a guitar, study a new language, or just add cats’ ears to a selfie, there is an app for that! And for seniors who elect to age in place, technology may be an essential element in improving safety, comfort, and overall well-being. Take Amazon’s Alexa, for example. Whereas its current […]

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The Importance of Partnering with Professionals for Dementia Care

While an incredible number of older adults are struggling with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, an even greater number of family members are trying to cope with caring for them. Incredibly, nearly 75% of family caretakers are managing their senior loved ones’ dementia care needs on their own, with only 26% seeking professional care assistance.

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How to Maintain a Healthy Marriage While Caring for Aging Parents

In marriage we agree to stick together for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health – but what doesn’t come up in our vows to each other is how to handle the increasing demands of senior care as our parents age. Yet with our life span increasing, it’s important to […]

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Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care

Specialized Dementia Care for Families in the Fort Lauderdale Area Coping with Alzheimer’s or dementia is a challenge for both the person with the disease and his or her family. At Responsive Home Care, we help clients with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia face life with strength and dignity each and every day. No matter what […]

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THE FINE LINE BETWEEN LOVING CONCERN AND TAKING CONTROL

A disturbing parallel has developed in our society between parenting young children and parenting our aging parents. Although it goes without saying that adult children worry about the many risks associated with aging—falls and other injuries, dementia, chronic diseases and physical limitations—there’s a fine line between loving concern and taking control. As much as we […]

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Age Related Sleep Disorders

Downloadable Tools and Tips: Click the links to view or right click to print or save to your computer. Healthy Sleep Tips Risks of Sleep Deprivation Sleep Disorders: Know When to Call the Doctor   Web Resources: Click the links below to access resource websites to find out more about age related sleep disorders. Seniors […]

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Technology to Enhance Independence at Home

Downloadable Tools and Tips: Click the links to view or right click to print or save to your computer. Beginner’s Guide to Personal Emergency Response Systems Comparison Shopping Guide: Purchasing a Personal Emergency Response System Maintaining Independence Through Home Technology     Web Resources: Click the links below to access resource web sites to find […]

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Parkinson’s Disease-Challenges and Choices

Downloadable Tools and Tips: Click the links to view or right click to print or save to your computer. Providing Care for Parkinson’s Parkinson’s Safe Home   Web Resources: Click the links below to access resource Web sites to find out more about Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s Disease Fact Sheet The Family Caregiver Alliance offers an […]

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Hearing Issues and Solutions for Seniors

Downloadable Tools and Tips: Click the links to view or right click to print or save to your computer. Communicating with Someone Experiencing Hearing Loss Communication Strategies for Someone Experiencing Hearing Loss   Web Resources: Click the links below to access resource websites to learn more about hearing issues and solutions for seniors. Fact Sheet: […]

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Fall Prevention Resources

It might seem like a simple stumble…but studies show that even the slightest of falls can cause a senior to lose mobility forever. Fractured hips and broken bones can do more than reduce a person’s quality of life…they sometimes prove to be fatal. It’s a little known fact that falls are the leading cause of […]

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Depression Masking as Dementia

Downloadable Tools and Tips: Click the links to view or right click to print or save to your computer. Memory Screening Questions Tips for Helping an Elderly Depressed Person Understanding the Difference Between Dementia and Depression   Web Resources: Click the links below to access resource Web sites to find out more about depression masking […]

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Assisting the Sight Impaired

Downloadable Tools and Tips: Click the links to view or right click to print or save to your computer. Assistive Products for Those with Vision Impairment Home Modifications for Persons with Vision Impairments Lighting Considerations for Persons with Low Vision   Web Resources: Click the links below to access resource Web sites to find out […]