Invisible Disabilities in Seniors and Why it’s Important to Avoid Ableism

What’s your first thought when you see a person in a wheelchair? Do you identify that person as less-than, someone in need of being fixed? Do you presume they need special treatment, as though a physical disability impacts intellect as well? How does your thinking shift to see someone standing upright, without the need for …

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Break Out of an Ordinary Caregiver Routine With These Tips

It’s hard to admit but even harder to avoid. Becoming bored with your role as family caregiver is a very common response to spending a great deal of time together, completing exactly the same tasks, participating in exactly the same activities, and running out of interesting conversation topics. This is not by any means associated …

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Managing the Cost of Home Care in Maryland

The cost of home care in Maryland can be a significant financial burden for families. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of homemaker services in Maryland is $4,506 per month, while the average cost of home health aide services is $$4,594 per month. This was assuming approximately 40 hours of …

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Making the Transition to Home Care

Transitioning from a hospital or rehabilitation facility to a home can be challenging and stressful for seniors and their families. Transitioning to home can be especially difficult for seniors who have recently experienced a significant health event, such as a fall, stroke, or hospitalization. Seniors and their families need to understand the challenges of the …

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The Importance of Eye Health in Aging

Aging is associated with the development of many eye conditions. However, they can be prevented or delayed from developing by taking care of the general health and physical well-being, monitoring the average blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels, and blood sugar levels.

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Vitamin D Deficiency in Seniors

Not only do older individuals lose some ability to make vitamin D from sunlight, due to immobility and restricted exposure to sunlight, the chances for vitamin D deficiency increase for seniors.

Social Isolation and Loneliness in Seniors

According to the CDC, Covid-19 has also affected older people and increased the frequency of loneliness and social isolation in older people. As older people become more isolated from society, the chances for health risks increase.

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