by Cheryl Richard Mann

Dehydration in Seniors and How to Help

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Senior woman at home drinking hot drink and smiling
Did you know…almost 1/2 of all older adults are chronically under-hydrated, as reported by a recent scientific study conducted at UCLA? Not only that, but older adults over age 65 represent the highest category of hospital admissions due to dehydration.… Read More
by Cheryl Richard Mann

What Questions to Ask the Doctor When You Are a Senior’s Care Advocate

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senior couple visiting a doctor
Of the many responsibilities a family caregiver faces, possibly the most daunting is managing health conditions. The National Council on Aging reports that nearly ¾ of all seniors are diagnosed with at least two chronic illnesses, and they are seeing… Read More
by Cheryl Richard Mann

Why Being a Family Caregiver Is Making Many People Stop Working

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Family Caregiver
Atlanta Home Care Partners, providers of caregiver help in Brookhaven and throughout Atlanta, remember when actor Rob Lowe brought caregiving into the public eye by discussing his experience of providing caregiver help for his mom and the impact it had… Read More
by Cheryl Richard Mann

Why Professional Dementia Care is Essential to Mom’s Health

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daughter visiting her senior mother in hospital
Although scores of senior loved ones are struggling with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, a far greater number of family members are trying to cope with taking care of them. Interestingly, nearly 75% of family care providers are managing their… Read More
by Cheryl Richard Mann

The 4 Step Strategy to Telling Elderly Parents that Extra Care is Needed

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An adult daughter and her mother spending time
The first signs are likely to be so subtle that most people would not even notice that anything is amiss. Mom is outgoing, friendly, and conversational while visiting loved ones and while running errands. However those closest to her are… Read More
by corecubed

Stroke Awareness Month

Downloadable Tools and Tips: Click the links to view or  to print or save to your computer, right click on the document itself while viewing. Reduce Your Risk of Stroke Making Life More Comfortable After a Stroke Creating a Safe… Read More
by corecubed

Hearing Loss Resources

Downloadable Tools and Tips: Click the links to view or  to print or save to your computer, right click on the document itself while viewing. Communication Strategies Suggestions for Communicating Web Resources: Click the links below to access resource websites… Read More
by corecubed

Nutrition for Seniors

Downloadable Tools and Tips: Click the links to view or  to print or save to your computer, right click on the document itself while viewing. Daily Food Record Sheet Food Guide Pyramid for Older Adults Nutritional Screening Tool Tips for… Read More
by corecubed

Caring for the Heart

Downloadable Tools and Tips: Click the links to view or  to print or save to your computer, right click on the document itself while viewing. Blood Pressure Diary FAQs About Heart/Stroke Survivors Communication Tips for Heart Attack, Heart Surgery &… Read More
by corecubed

Care Coordination, a Value Added in Home Care

Downloadable Tools and Tips: Click the links to view or  to print or save to your computer, right click on the document itself while viewing. Coordinating In-Home Care High-Tech Tools Web Resources: Click the links below to access resource websites… Read More