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Common Frauds and Scams
Here is a list of common ruses that attempt to cheat you out of private information and financial assets.
How to Help Your Loved One Cope with the Loss of a Pet
How you help your loved one cope with the death of a pet will vary depending upon their stage of memory loss and their ability to understand what has occurred. Keep in mind their illness may impact the way they express emotions or want to be comforted. Here are some tips to consider.
A Guide to Touring and Choosing an Assisted Living Facility
When choosing an assisted living facility, research and guidance from a placement advisor are valuable, but it’s still important to take a tour in person. This allows you to see things firsthand and begin to make connections to the facility staff who will be caring for your loved one. Here’s a guide.
Desafíos Comunes en la Alimentación y el Apetito y Cómo Tratarlos
Aquí presentamos los consejos favoritos de un nutricionista que los cuidadores pueden usar para manejar los desafíos comunes en el apetito y los hábitos alimentarios de sus seres queridos.
El impacto de la enfermedad de Alzheimer en el apetito, sabor y hábitos de alimentación
La enfermedad de Alzheimer puede afectar diversos aspectos de la salud, como cambios en el apetito y el gusto. A continuación, se presenta un resumen de lo que puede esperar.
Common Challenges in Eating and Appetite and How to Address Them
Here are a nutritionist’s favorite tips that caregivers can use to manage the common challenges in their loved one’s appetite and eating habits.
The Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease on Appetite, Taste and Eating Habits
Alzheimer's disease can impact various aspects of a person's health, including changes in appetite and taste. Here’s an overview of what to expect.
Supporting a Loved One with a Diagnosis of Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease
Getting a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can be a shock, both for the patient and for their caregiver. Respond by taking time to build a foundation of support for your loved one and yourself that will help you during the coming months and years, no matter where this difficult illness leads.
Protegerse a Sí Mismo y a sus Seres Queridos Contra el Fraude y las Estafas
Es una triste realidad que todos debamos estar alerta a diario para protegernos del fraude y las estafas. Estas se presentan de muchas formas y tendencias, y pueden ser muy creativas a la hora de engañarnos. En la mayoría de los casos, se aprovechan de nuestros miedos e intentan que paguemos por temor. Aquí te explicamos cómo protegerte.
Fraudes y Estafas Comunes
Aquí hay una lista de trucos comunes que intentan engañarlo para obtener información privada y activos financieros.
¡Cuido Personal Acciones QUE PUEDES TOMAR!
Una parte esencial de ser cuidador es cuidar de uno mismo. Tienes que sacar tiempo para cuidar de ti mismo, sin importar cuánto o poco tiempo tengas. Aquí hay algunas ideas.
Some Self-Care Actions YOU CAN DO Right Now!
An essential part of being a caregiver is caring for yourself. You have to make time to tend to yourself, no matter how much or little time you may have. Here are some ideas.
Cómo Afrontar Los Problemas Con el Alcohol
Para un cuidador, lidiar con un ser querido que ha bebido mucho toda su vida es un desafío, incluyendo su capacidad cognitiva reducida, sus emociones exaltadas y su discapacidad física. Los cuidadores deben abordar este problema desde diversos ángulos. Aquí te explicamos cómo.
Setting Boundaries as a Caregiver
As a caregiver, it is essential that you remain committed to your personal boundaries, making sure that you give yourself time and space to address your personal needs for rest, relaxation, and fulfillment. This foundation for positive self-care is vital in improving your well-being. Here’s how to do it.
The Importance of Tears
As caregivers, it is especially important not to suppress our feelings. The caregiving journey can be filled with sadness, frustration, and grief. Shedding tears is a natural and healthy response to those emotions. Tears benefit people in numerous ways, including helping to detoxify the body. Find out more about the importance of tears.
The Importance of Water
Lack of water, called dehydration, can be quite dangerous and can lead to decrease blood volume, which lowers the amount of blood sent to the major organs of the body, especially the kidneys. Therefor it is especially important for an older adult to keep up his or her fluid intake. Here’s how to do it.
Residential Care Options for Your Loved One
If your loved one is at a point in their disease’s progression that they can no longer live on their own, you need to choose a facility to provide what is called “residential” care. There are several types of such facilities, and knowing the options for each kind of facility will help as you consider your loved one’s needs. Here’s an overview.
Establecer Límites como Cuidador
Como cuidador, es esencial que siga comprometido con sus límites personales, asegurándose de darse tiempo y espacio para abordar sus necesidades personales de descanso, relajación y satisfacción. Esta base para un autocuidado positivo es vital para mejorar su bienestar. Aquí se explica cómo hacerlo.
La Importancia del Agua
La falta de agua, llamada deshidratación, puede ser bastante peligrosa y provocar una disminución del volumen sanguíneo, lo que disminuye el flujo sanguíneo a los principales órganos del cuerpo, especialmente a los riñones. Por lo tanto, es especialmente importante que una persona mayor mantenga una ingesta adecuada de líquidos. Aquí te explicamos cómo hacerlo.
How to Deal With Alcohol Issues
For a caregiver, coping with a loved one who has been a heavy drinker all of their life is a challenge, including the loved one’s hampered cognition, heightened emotions, and physical impairment. Caregivers need to deal with the issue on many fronts. Here’s how.
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