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  • Elderly Hallucinations: Causes, Types & Care

    August 11, 2022
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  • Dementia Eyes: Do They Look Different?

    August 1, 2022
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  • How Seniors Can Stay Active When It's Too Hot to Go Outside

    July 18, 2022
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  • Your Guide to Power of Attorney for Elderly Parents with Dementia

    July 3, 2022
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  • Are Dementia Patients Aware They Have Dementia?

    July 1, 2022
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  • 5 Ways to Renovate a Garden for Aging in Place and Senior Care

    June 30, 2022

    Gardening has many health benefits for the elderly. Besides being therapeutic, it provides exercise and stimulation while encouraging mobility and flexibility. It is also a rewarding activity, especially when you plant edible plants.

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  • 10 Healthy Hobbies That Caregivers Can Participate In Orlando

    June 17, 2022
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  • When Should Dementia Patients Move Into a Care Home

    May 19, 2022
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  • Understanding Dementia Patients

    May 18, 2022
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  • Coping with Caregiver Sibling Resentment while Caring for Elderly Parents

    April 26, 2022
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  • Tips for Traveling with Someone with Dementia

    March 9, 2022
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  • Informed Aging Podcast

    December 23, 2021
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  • Best Gifts for Dementia Patients: Thoughtful Ideas for Every Stage

    December 20, 2021
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  • The Best Senior Caregiver Interview Questions | Senior Helpers

    December 6, 2021
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  • Learn How to Tell the Difference Between Delirium & Dementia

    November 22, 2021

    We explain what delirium is, what dementia is, and how to tell the difference between delirium and dementia.

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  • Know the Warning Signs of Early-Onset Dementia | Senior Helpers

    November 5, 2021

    Learn more about the warning signs of early-onset dementia, the causes, and how to prevent and treat early-onset dementia

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  • 9 Tips for Talking to a Parent With Dementia

    November 4, 2021

    Read our 9 essential tips on how to talk to a parent with dementia.

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  • Assisted Living vs. Home Care | Senior Helpers

    September 14, 2021

     

     

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  • Family Caregivers Need a Break! Steps and Resources to Reduce Caregiver Stress

    July 7, 2021
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  • Spring and Summer Visits: Helping Seniors and Family Caregivers Stay Safe

    May 20, 2021
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  • Dementia and Wandering: How to Help Prevent and Reduce the Risks

    March 30, 2021

    Six in ten people living with dementia will wander according to the Alzheimer’s Association®. Worrying over loved ones who have wandered away from home and ended up missing can be scary and nerve-racking for families, care partners, and close friends. Searching for a loved one with dementia who has gone missing can be agonizing. 

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  • The Benefits of Exercise for Older Adults

    February 26, 2021

    Staying physically active and participating in daily exercise routines can contribute to older adults' emotional and physical well-being. Taking part in physical activities, such as going on daily walks to a favorite park, planting a small garden, dancing to a favorite tune, or joining a Zoom yoga class, are beneficial to physical and emotional health.

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  • Healthy Outdoor Activities in Central Florida

    January 18, 2021

    Due to the ever-changing pandemic scene in 2020, Florida seniors and family caregivers have often been left with broken schedules and limited outdoor recreation. Moreover, the lack of outdoor activities and increased senior isolation have weighed heavily on older adults, especially those who live alone.

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  • How to Make Sure Your Kitchen Is Safe

    October 30, 2020

    Many seniors love to continue to be independent as they age, and that includes preparing themselves for the meals that they have always loved. However, sometimes the kitchen can come with additional risks like falling or burning one's self on a hot stove or oven. As we get older, these accidents can become more severe and the recovery can take longer.

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  • Caregiver vs. Companion: What's The Difference?

    October 14, 2020

    The older we get, the more people we have in our lives. We have our families, friends, colleagues, and if we’re lucky, our caregivers and companions. Professional caregivers and companions are in high demand in the Orlando, Winter Park, and Saint Cloud areas because more people are choosing to age in place at home. However, many wonder if a senior companion and a caregiver are the same?

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