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ADLs and IADLs
ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) are basic self-care tasks. The six basic ADLs are eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and grooming.
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ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) are basic self-care tasks. The six basic ADLs are eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and grooming.
Although there is no specific regimen to reduce incontinence, you may be able to manage your symptoms by altering your diet. Certain foods and drinks can aggravate your system, including diuretics, alcohol, and anything acidic.
Moving to a senior living community can improve a person’s well-being, both physically and emotionally. A move can be beneficial when care services or social activities are needed, or when managing day-to-day household chores become a challenge.
A medical alert system is a combination of hardware and software, typically in the form of a pendant, that sends a signal to emergency personnel with the touch of a button.
Unlike planned stays in the hospital for something like a knee replacement or cancer treatment, an accident, fall, or stroke can land you in the hospital unexpectedly.
For many seniors suffering from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, dusk can be a time of increased confusion, agitation, and anger.
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) defines palliative care as “patient and family-centered care that optimizes quality of life by anticipating, preventing, and treating suffering”.
Helping an aging parent or loved one can be one of the most rewarding things we do in life. On the other hand, it can be stressful and overwhelming, especially if the caregiver is trying to strike a balance between taking care of their own family and managing another household.
Millions of older persons are abused, neglected, and exploited each year. Most victims have a dependence on others to help them meet their basic needs because they are unable, are frail, and thus they are vulnerable.
An AFH provides care for a maximum of six seniors (in Washington) and five seniors (in Oregon). This makes it a great option for someone who requires more one-on-one attention because of the lower resident-to-caregiver ratio.
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