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Understanding and Preventing Dehydration in Seniors What is dehydration? Dehydration is a condition caused by significant water loss from the body, causing blood sodium levels to rise. Dehydration in young people is often caused by diarrhea, vomiting, or profuse sweating. When an individual has excessive water loss, they typically require the replenishment of water and electrolytes (to help maintain body…
Caring For A Loved One With Vision Impairment According to the National Federation of the Blind Fact Sheet, over 5.5 million seniors are blind or visually impaired in the U.S. With the large group of aging baby boomers, the number of blind or visually impaired seniors will likely double. Nearly 99% of people who are blind have lost their vision…
Why Exercise as We Age? Your friends and family members have been urging you to start exercising. You know you probably should lose a few pounds, but is exercise really helpful for seniors? The National Institute on Aging states that inactivity is one of the most risky behaviors in which a senior can engage. Inactivity robs you of strength and…
Independence Vs. Protection: How to Support Your Aging Loved One When you have an elderly parent or family member, you understand how important it is to help protect him or her. But have you thought about the importance of helping your loved one maintain independence as he or she ages? While challenging, it is possible to encourage independence while protecting…
Supporting Your Spouse: Managing Diabetes Type 2 at Home Diabetes affects over 29 million people in our country. While over 1 million of these people are adults or children with type 1 diabetes, the large majority of individuals are adults with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes type 2 usually affects adults as they age, but this country is witnessing more and…
A Good Fit? Determining if a Loved One’s Home Health Caregiver is Suitable When you work with an agency like Expicare Nursing Agency, Inc., you know that you will be working with a reputable company and a compassionate, skilled home health caregiver. But not all organizations provide highly qualified nor empathetic caregivers. How do you know if the caregiver is…
Signs that Your Loved One May Need At-Home Care When an aging loved one recovers from surgery or an injury, you expect that they will need help at home during the recovery process. But for those aging relatives who may not be recovering from surgery or an injury, it’s important to be aware of the signs that they need help.…
Nursing Care for Disabled Veterans Our United States Military Veterans have sacrificed for the benefit of our country. They have protected our safety and security and fought for peace. While we want all of our soldiers to come home safe and sound after protecting our country, not all do. We mourn the casualties. We help the wounded. We cherish the…
Navigating Long-Term Care Insurance Long-term care insurance is a specialized type of insurance that provides coverage for patients recovering post-surgery as well as individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or other long-term conditions. The insurance is designed to cover daily patient needs over an extended time period. Daily patient needs may include medical services, personal, and social services. While Medicare covers…