Its important that we all keep moving regularly as we go through life. For a lot of us, that’s not too difficult to physically (mentally is another thing). But, when you have something like Parkinson’s it can be tough. And, it can be tough on family caregivers if their loved one stiffens up and isn’t […]
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With this blog post we’ll explore how to use a cane properly. The accompanying video will help you visualize what I’m suggesting. So make sure you take the time to watch it. It’s not that long. When most people think of a cane, the picture that comes to mind is that of what we call
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One of the more physically demanding tasks of a caregiver is what therapists call “bed mobility”. Bed mobility is important for a number of reasons. But most commonly 1) giving someone a bed bath, 2) providing pressure relief for a bedbound or mostly immobile person to prevent bed sores, and 3) to get people up
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Healthcare and the commonweal should not be politicized, nor should it strictly be about the “bottom line”. When people from differing philosophies, political positions, as well as those strictly concerned about “market forces” can come together, understanding our true potential for solutions, and for the good of others, rather than just “their team”, great things
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If you’re wondering how to help an elderly person get out of a chair, it helps if you keep in mind a few things first. This blog post will explain some of the principles and offer suggestions that some caregivers and individuals have found very useful. The first thing to keep in mind if someone
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Back in June, in a blog post I wrote about the stresses many of America’s 40 million family caregivers feel, I said: “Perhaps one day, Congress will pass something like the bipartisan Recognize, Assist, Include, Support and Engage (RAISE) Family … What The New RAISE Family Caregivers Act Will Do Last month, the House
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Get the Men’s Fitness newsletter! Regular, consistent exercise is great for improving many things in your life—body image, attractiveness to women, and general health—so congrats for visiting Men’s Fitness, because we’ve got you covered on how to easily integrate simple and effective workouts into your life. But committing yourself to working out, even as late
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We generally overlook things we consider small or inconsequential in life because what’s big, loud, and dramatic demands our attention and we put the little things aside to focus on the bigger. Walking is one of those things that we put aside. Many times because we don’t really see the point in it. Many consider
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While few of us choose to become caregivers, many of us are faced with the task if a loved one is diagnosed with a chronic disease. The transition is a strange time for everyone involved, as the nature of the relationship changes for both the caregiver and patient. However, it is all too easy as
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There are several aspects that many over look when they think of successfully aging in place. But they are as important as having a single story home and a medic alert system. The first one is “Being Active”. This doesn’t mean “being busy”. It means having or participating in some form of regular physical activity.
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