Caregiving Challenges, Denture Care
Improper denture care can cause several problems for your loved one, including trouble eating and mouth injuries. Here's how to help.
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Caregiving Challenges, Denture Care
Improper denture care can cause several problems for your loved one, including trouble eating and mouth injuries. Here's how to help.
Caregiving Challenges, Companion and Homemaker vs. Home Health Aide
When it comes to hired help, you will hear several terms used for the kind of support available. Learn about the differences here.
Caregiving Challenges, Your Loved One is Moving In with You
You're aging loved one is moving in with you (or you're thinking about it). This is tough. Here are some considerations.
Caregiving Challenges, What are ADLs and IADLs?
You hear the terms "ADL" and "IADL" among healthcare professionals, but what do they mean and are they relevant to you and your loved one?
Caregiving Challenges, Assistance Living at Home
Your loved one wants to continue living at home, independently, and you have concerns. But you can't be available all the time.
What Happens After Knee Arthroplasty (Replacement)?
Know what to expect, and when and how to best help your loved one immediately following a knee replacement.
Considering Hip Arthroplasty (Replacement)?
What are the signs and symptoms that a hip replacement may be indicated, and is it right for your loved one?
When is Knee Arthroplasty (Replacement) Needed?
When there is debilitating pain and deterioration in the knee, arthroplasty (replacement) may restore function and increase quality of life.
Caregiving Challenges, How Seniors Live Alone Safely
Your loved one lives alone and you have concerns about their safety. You worry about how they manage and wonder how best to help.
Caregiving Challenges, Who Pays for Long-Term Care?
Most long-term care is paid for by your loved one or you, though there are other sources of coverage to know about.
Caregiving Challenges, Future Care and Planning
Your loved is independent but lives alone, so you have concerns. This is an ideal time to talk about what they want for future care and planning.
Discharge Home After Knee Arthroplasty (Replacement)
Preparing for knee arthroplasty (replacement) begins well before the actual surgery, and before discharge from the hospital.
