Senior Solutions Health Tips

Women represent 66% of all caregivers. In most cases this additional roll as ‘Primary Caregiver” is added to the responsibilities associated with her role as mother, wife and full time employee.

The caregivers work, health and relationships with family and friends can all be negatively impacted by the added burden of becoming the primary caregiver for a family member. With the proper planning and help for the caregiver, the care recipient will be able to remain at home, while minimizing the negative effects on the sole caregiver.

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For some folks, it is the best time of their lives, a time for adventure, fun and excitement. A time when they can kick up their heels, relax, and enjoy the free time on their hands. For others, retirement is a period of boredom and insecurity. This is because they aren’t used to the flexible schedule and miss meeting and socializing with others in work related activities. They also miss the predictability of their days and nights. That said, everyone can find joy and happiness in retirement and beat the retirement blues.

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Hire a Home Health aide who can do the grocery shopping, change the linens on the bed, do laundry and light housekeeping until you are recovered or feeling better. A home health aide can prepare balanced and nutrient rich meals which will help prolong and enrich your loved one’s life by ensuring they receive the nutrients they need with home cooked meals. Weight is maintained and appetites increase with someone there to promote health and proper eating habits.

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1. The top ten foods for beauty and health are blueberries, apples, wild salmon, nuts, dark leafy greens, asparagus, olive oil, green tea, red wine, and dark chocolate. These foods are categorized as anti-inflammatory and antioxidants. According to Dr. Perricone, “research indicates that the effect of chronic, low-grade inflammation in the body is at the basis of aging and age-related diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, certain forms of cancer, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and autoimmune diseases- and even wrinkled, sagging skin”.

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Treatment is lots of rest and fluids. Saline nose drops can loosen mucus and moisten dry skin. Gargling with warm salt water a few times a day, taking lozenges, or throat spray will soothe a sore throat. Avoid smoking or alcohol intake. A caregiver can provide comfort and support. Home Health Aides can prepare meals, do the grocery shopping, change the linens on the bed, do laundry and light housekeeping until you are recovered or feeling better.

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