Aging is an adjustment, but it is also a gift. To help seniors and their caregivers tackle the challenges that come with growing older and embrace the aging process, The Wesley Community regularly features expert advice and helpful tips in our Senior Strategies Blog.
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Is it time for a parent to move to assisted living? Here are a few of the warning signs that indicate the answer might be yes. Loved ones often become caregivers for a senior family member over time. It might begin when you assist with small tasks, such as picking up groceries once a week […]
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Wondering if a senior’s symptoms are signs of Alzheimer’s? And how doctors diagnose the disease? Learn more here. If you’ve noticed changes in a spouse or senior loved one, you might wonder if they are normal signs of aging or symptoms of a more serious health issue. Forgetfulness is especially noticeable, but it can be […]
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Learn how enlisting the services of a home care agency can keep a senior independent in their own home longer. When an adult child first begins talking with a parent about hiring a home care agency, they may meet with resistance. Seniors often think accepting help means giving up their independence. In reality, having a […]
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Asking the right questions is essential to making an informed choice about assisted living. Here are a few important questions to have answered. If your holiday season included visiting an aging parent who lives alone, you may have realized it’s time for them to make a change. Many adult children start the search for an […]
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Wondering how you can plan a holiday gathering if a member of your household has Alzheimer’s? These tips will be of interest. If a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease lives with you, organizing a holiday gathering might not seem realistic. Alzheimer’s disease presents unique challenges, such as sundowner’s syndrome and loss of verbal communication […]
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Caring for a senior who has Alzheimer’s at home is difficult. Here’s how a home care agency can be of help. Dementia is an umbrella term used to classify a range of medical conditions that affect memory and cognition. While the exact number of people diagnosed with dementia worldwide is difficult to determine, estimates are […]
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Flu shots are a necessity for most older adults. Learn more about the annual vaccine and how it helps prevent illness. While much of the nation’s attention continues to focus on COVID-19 and its variants, it’s important to remember that flu season is upon us. One question that arises every flu season is if you […]
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Searching for in-home care for a senior loved one? This is what you’ll need to know to make the best decision. When a senior begins to need extra help with personal care or assistance around the home, loved ones often start to search for home care services. They want to find care solutions that will […]
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Older women are at highest risk for developing breast cancer. Share this information with the senior women in your life today. Throughout October, you’ll likely notice people across the country wearing pink. From T-shirts and hats to ribbons and bracelets, wearing pink is part of an effort to raise awareness about breast cancer. It’s the […]
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