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Being a caregiver is an essential role that requires support, knowledge, and resources. This caregiving section is designed to offer insights into what it means to be a caregiver, how you can step into the role for a family member, and strategies for taking care of elderly loved ones. We also feature resources on caregiver support groups and how to extend support to a caregiver, ensuring that this challenging journey is less daunting and more manageable.
Assisted Living Terminology to Know

Assisted Living Terminology to Know

Assisted Living, Caregiving, Caring Places Management
If you are starting to explore assisted living for yourself or a loved one, you’ll likely come across terms you don’t recognize. There are a lot of unique assisted living concepts that can be confusing, but they are not as complicated as they seem. Common words and phrases that you’ll likely encounter include: Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s): Basic daily…
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Long-term care professionals play an important role in the lives of their residents.

Roles and Responsibilities in Long-Term Care Communities

Assisted Living, Caregiving
Long-term care professionals play an important role in the lives of their residents. They are the experts who help keep people safe, healthy, and independent. Learn more about the many long-term care careers at Caring Places Management and how they impact the lives of your loved ones during their stay. Resident Care Coordinator The resident care coordinator is the first…
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Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, and behavior changes in Alzheimer's are common.

How to Handle Alzheimer’s Behavior

Caregiving, Dementia & Memory Health
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, and behavior changes in Alzheimer’s are common. Dementia is a general term for brain diseases that cause memory, thinking, and behavior problems. These diseases also can affect mood and the ability to perform routine tasks. An estimated 6 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. The risk of developing Alzheimer’s increases with age,…
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A recent study has revealed some hidden dangers of pill organizers and suggests that using pill organizers can lead to adverse outcomes compared to seniors who don’t use them.

Dangers of Using Pill Boxes/Organizers with Seniors

Caregiving, Senior Health & Hobbies
On average, a senior takes over a dozen different prescriptions daily, so it is not surprising that many seniors frequently miss or double-take medication. Unfortunately, there are serious risks that come along with mismanaging medication. Pill organizers are designed to help seniors manage their medication and stay on track. It seems like a simple way to organize medications, making remembering…
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Tips for Speaking With Someone With Dementia

Tips for Speaking With Someone With Dementia

Assisted Living, Caregiving, Dementia & Memory Health
A dementia diagnosis can be devastating for seniors and their loved ones. Dementia is an unpredictable disease that impacts memory but also has other symptoms that can make communication difficult. The mental changes that accompany dementia can impact mood, personality, and overall mental wellness. Communicating effectively with a loved one with dementia is important no matter what symptoms they’re experiencing.…
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Conflict and bad behavior in assisted living facilities are relatively rare.

Common Senior Behavior in Care Facilities

Caregiving, Senior Health & Hobbies
While retirement years are meant to be enjoyable, the stresses and inconveniences that sometimes come with aging can lead to frustration that may result in conflict. Seniors are no different than younger generations in that sometimes conflict is inevitable. Conflict can arise when two people disagree, or one person is deeply unhappy with their situation. Conflict and bad behavior in…
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making the holidays enjoyable for people living with dementia

Enjoying the Holidays While Caring for a loved one with Dementia

Caregiving, Dementia & Memory Health
Caring Places Management recommends and requests to please adhere to local and state requirements relative to Covid-19 during the 2021 holiday season. While the holiday season is supposed to be one of joy and happiness, it can be stressful to manage the different elements of presents, meals, traveling, and parties. The holidays can become infinitely more complicated, especially in families…
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Caregiving during the holidays can be especially challenging. There is a lot of pressure to make sure things are perfect.

How To Get Through The Holidays As A Caregiver

Caregiving
The holidays are here, and it’s supposed to be a time of rejuvenation, relaxation, and love. But for some, caregiving during the holidays can be especially challenging. There is a lot of pressure to make sure things are perfect and that you make the holidays as enjoyable as possible for the person you’re caring for, as well as other family…
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Mental Health Awareness in Seniors: What To Look For

Caregiving, Dementia & Memory Health, Senior Health & Hobbies
Mental health is the topic of discussion now more than it’s ever been. With increasing amounts of people raising awareness to mental health conditions via social media platforms, the message gets spread to a very large demographic. However, it doesn’t encompass everyone, as the message may not reach seniors if they aren’t using these platforms. According to a study done…
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