Category Archives: Long Term Care

Enjoying Springtime Outdoors with Seniors

Posted on April 5, 2013 by synergyhomecare

With spring in full swing, most people are itching to get outside and enjoy the warmer temperature and longer hours of daylight. However, for seniors, heading outside can be more important than simply stepping out after a long winter stuck inside. Whether it is walking around the neighborhood, gardening or anything in between, spending time outdoors offers a host of health benefits, and caregivers should take steps to encourage their loved ones to do so. Continue reading →

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Companionship For a Longer Life

Posted on March 27, 2013 by synergyhomecare

Providing companionship is important for seniors who live alone. According to the National Academy of Sciences, loneliness takes its toll on happiness and well-being. Companionship can be the way that seniors and their family members have good quality of life. Continue reading →

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Caring for Traumatic Brain Injuries

Posted on March 6, 2013 by synergyhomecare

Every day, people are rushed to the emergency room after car accidents, falls, and sports injuries. It’s not uncommon for these people to have sustained a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. In fact, 1.7 Million people experience TBIs each year. Since March is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month, we would like to show our support for TBI prevention and recovery. Continue reading →

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7 Traits of an Aging-Friendly Home

Posted on March 1, 2013 by synergyhomecare

Most people say they’d prefer to “age in place,” growing older gracefully in the comforting familiarity of their own homes. Unfortunately not all home settings are alike when it comes to making that goal possible. These are a few of the sometimes-overlooked traits of an age-friendly home: Continue reading →

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Positive Outlook on Aging Tied Better Health

Posted on January 2, 2013 by synergyhomecare

A lot of factors go into healthy aging, but a new study suggests that some of the most important may be related to how seniors feel about getting older. Research out of Yale found that older adults who subscribe to negative stereotypes of aging are more likely to suffer from physical disability and cognitive issues than those who have a positive outlook, according to The New York Times. Continue reading →

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Baby Boomers: Flash Forward

Posted on July 18, 2012 by armsaroundfamilycaregivers

Caring for aging relatives is a big part of life for many members of the baby boomer generation. Family caregivers like you drive loved ones to doctor appointments, ensure their comfort, and are the first responders in an emergency. This frequent interaction with elderly people and their challenges with everyday life can seem like a flash forward to your own senior years. Helping a loved one today is a reminder of what you may need in 20 or 30 years. Baby boomers are shaping the future in many ways, and one of them is in the senior care arena. Here are some services that will help you to be a family caregiver today while as well as prepare for your future. Continue reading →

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Be Co-Independent

Posted on May 17, 2012 by armsaroundfamilycaregivers

No matter their age or needs, most people want the ability and freedom to do what they want. Independence becomes more treasured when a person becomes sick, immobile or forgetful. Switching roles, you may feel that you sacrificed your independence when you became a caregiver to your loved one. It is important to do activities that simultaneously promote the independence of your loved one and yourself. As you continue your dynamic relationship with your love one, you can build a level of co-independence that will be rewarding to both of you. Continue reading →

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4 Reasons to Make a Long Term Care Plan for Your Parents

Posted on April 19, 2012 by armsaroundfamilycaregivers

As your parents age, you know that they will eventually need care of some kind. While this thought can be at once scary and stressful, take comfort knowing that you can plan now to brighten your parents’ golden years for the whole family. Continue reading →

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