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Adverse Effects of Missing a Dose of Your Medication
It is common for people to miss a dose of their medication especially when they are taking several at the same time. While it may not seem like a big deal at the time, this can actually cause adverse effects on your treatment. This is why, as a provi...
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Why Senior Depression Often Goes Undiagnosed
Depression is a condition that is more common than dementia in elderly adults. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, there are over 6 million Americans with senior depression. However, a large percentage of these cases are not identif...
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What to Do When One Parent Needs a Nursing Home but...
Having a parent move to a nursing home is always difficult. However, if one parent needs extra care while the other doesn’t, the situation is even more complex. If you’re struggling with figuring out what to do, here are some tips from Pontiac Ca...
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Music Therapy: How It Comforts the Elderly
Listening to music does wonders not only to the young ones but even to the elderly. Music has been our life partner. When we are happy, there’s music to excite our celebration. When we are sad, in grief, or lost, music is also there to accompany ou...
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Non-boring Activities for Seniors with Dementia
It is common for the symptoms of dementia to affect one’s cognitive abilities. Said illness can lead to memory loss and confusion, and is inevitable to seniors. That is why it is essential to integrate activities in taking care of them. As a provid...
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Promoting a Stronger Family Connection
It is amazing how a small group of people can withstand all difficulties and continue the love and support they give to each other – such is the magic of family. Whoever you are or whatever you do, any one of us can come across a time when the ...
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