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Communicating with a Senior Who Can No Longer Speak

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Some of life's changes related to aging include disabling diseases that can render your senior loved one incapable of communicating. An older adult who has had a stroke, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, or a brain injury can be left unable to talk or understand language. This condition is called Aphasia. The type and severity of symptoms of this disorder will vary with each individual, and it can be frustrating for the older adult and the caregiver. Most often when the senior loved one is non verbal, family members and the caregiver go into a non responsive mode where they just look, and pass the time. In-home care Prescott has some tips for you; Find a Way of Communicating It is important to find a way of communicating with the non verbal senior loved one because they still have their other senses that work. It is often said that a person's hearing is the last sense that they will lose. This being true, the older can hear when someone is talking to them. R...

How Can the Elderly Keep Their Hearts Healthy?

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According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Although the risk of developing heart disease increases with age, there are many things your elderly loved one can do to keep his or her heart healthy. Here are a few suggestions, brought to you by the Prescott at-home care experts at Home Care Assistance. Take a Senior Yoga Class Stress is a major contributor to heart disease, and stressful life events can increase your loved one’s blood pressure. For this reason, a yoga class designed for seniors is the perfect way to make exercise serve a dual purpose. As your loved one performs yoga poses, he or she will be increasing circulation while also enjoying the benefits this low-impact exercise can have for promoting relaxation. Eat a Bowl of Oatmeal Fiber is important for keeping the digestive system running efficiently, yet oats go beyond helping digestion. Oats act as a sponge in the digestive tract by so...

Things to Know About Parkinson’s as a Caregiver

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Being a caregiver can be a very stressful and rewarding job. There are many things that being a caregiver to a loved one with Parkinson’s disease should know. Prescott Home care suggests a few things a caregiver should use in their loved one's care. What is Parkinson's Disease? The first thing that any caregiver of a loved one with Parkinson’s should know is exactly what the disease is. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, neurological disease. It affects both loved ones cognitive abilities and their movement. It occurs when nerve cells in the brain, known as basal ganglia, become damaged and destroyed. It is a severe disease that is impairing to loved ones. Know the Symptoms According to Home Care Prescott , firstly, caregivers must know the symptoms of Parkinson’s. It is also important that they know the steps to take when a loved one has a symptom occur. The first symptom of Parkinson’s is a tremor. Not all loved ones will experience a tremor, but it is o...

7 Easy Ways Caregivers can Enhance Their Mood

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Your mood reflects your behavior and actions. The manner you handle situations may impact your happiness and quality of life. Here are few tips for caregivers to embrace a good behavior. 1. Attitude If you are a caregiver then you feel stressful and depressed at times. But, you make your day better and choose to encourage positive emotions. Life of a caregiver is hard but one thing you can control is your attitude. If you cannot change the circumstances or people then try to find a silver lining in hard situations. 2. You Don't Need a Reason To Be Happy You can stay happy in many situations even if you don't feel like it. For instance, you can dance in circles on music or make faces to your kids. Do all the things which can put a smile on your face. Make happiness your number one priority by having a pleasant attitude. You can control your happiness by trying out different things or spend time with friends. 3. Focus on the Love You Can Give If you have ...

5 Outstanding Jazz Musicians of the Golden Era

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Jazz music may seem like chocolate for the ears. It's soothing and relaxing. There is a long history of jazz music. But, there are some jazz musicians who entertain people through their talent. Here are 5 jazz musicians who had a huge gift when it comes to playing jazz. 1. Willy Smith Smith played such beautiful jazz that people entitled him as The Lion. In the 1920s Smith was the perfect embodiment of jazz music. Smith used to play at parties and small clubs away from the recording studios. He built his reputation by playing extravagant music. People call Smith a "gladiator at heart" for his musical presence and diversity. Smith always tried to make his music better by experimenting different musical instruments. Smith's performances with a piano were amazing. He developed the "Harlem stride style" which is a unique way of playing a piano. Smith is one of the great jazz pianists of the 1920s. 2. Jelly Roll Morton Jelly Roll Morton was a pian...

Handling Personality Changes in Seniors

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Aging is another stage of life, just like childhood, adolescence, or adulthood. The effects extend to all aspects of one's life, including physical health, mental performance and intelligence, relationships, behavior, and personality. While these effects are often negative, a supportive caregiver will enable seniors suffering from the adverse effects of aging to thrive despite their ailments. Signs of Personality Changes in Seniors You may first notice your loved one has difficulty remembering things as well as they used to. They may still be mentally sharp, but recalling information may take them a bit longer than before. It is common for seniors to experience increased difficulty in mundane and everyday activities. Senior Home Care Prescott Additionally, your senior loved one can also be more angry and irritable. Kind, caring people may become belligerent, and those who were once energetic can turn apathetic and bored. Such things can be a result of the ag...