Mission Statement

To provide information, products and services regarding home based living in a way that preserves the wellbeing of both the care recipients and their caregivers.

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We recommend that Caregivers review the section for Care Receivers, to aid them in assisting their Receiver, and, also, for themselves, as much of the information can help them stay healthy and avoid health issues as they age themselves.

Care Receivers

Movement

Senior Fitness with Meredith offers us a 10 minute abdominal and core workout for beginners. A beginners core and abdominal workout for us can help improve stability and overall strength and lessen the chance of falls among other benefits. Remember to start slowly and listen to your body in this beginner friendly routine from Meredith. As she will instruct us, it is important to maintain proper form doing each exercise to prevent injury. As always, if you have concerns or existing health conditions, consult with your healthcare professional.

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Movement

We are going to continue with another video by Dr. Katie Landier, creator of the Senior Centered PT site. This video complements the video from Meredith and has excellent hip exercises for us to perform and is about 9 minutes long. Improving hip flexibility and mobility is another way to prevent injuries and maintain our independence. Start as slowly as you need to and gradually increase the intensity as your strength improves. Again, consult your health care professional with concerns or existing conditions.

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Wellness

Deprescribing. Dr. Leslie Kernisan guides us step by step through this important process for those of us taking multiple medications. Deprescribing requires careful consideration and individualized planning to optimize each medication and minimize potential harm. Dr. Kernisan, as always, provides us with valuable information to ensure we have a balanced approach to medication management.

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Wellness

Metabolic Syndrome Diet from the Cleveland Clinic. All senior citizens can benefit significantly from a diet designed to manage metabolic syndrome, which, as we know, includes a combination of central obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar and abnormal cholesterol levels. It is essential for us to consult with a healthcare professional or a registered dietician before making any dietary changes, especially if it might affect existing health conditions or medications that might interact with certain foods.

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Aging In Place'

Aging In Place with Assistive Tech Survey by US News and World Report. This is some useful information as many of us use technology based on a variety of factors such as our individual needs and health conditions, technology literacy and access. While we can benefit by much of the technology available, other factors such as cost, comfort with technology and availability of support for learning and trouble shooting can hinder us.

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Aging In Place

Assistedliving.org provides us with a list of must have home-modifications necessary for aging in place. Some we have seen before, some are new and this is another good source for AIP information.

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Caregivers

Help and Support.

Helpguide.org has invaluable information for family caregivers and caregivers of all kinds. While caring for senior citizens, especially relatives, can be rewarding, we know it can be challenging also, so it is important to have access to support and resources. Caregivers have to recognize their own needs and seek out support so they can provide the best possible care. This article will be an excellent source going forward for the caregivers among us to stay healthy.

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Support Plan

This is a chart of a support plan by a government agency to provide the support that caregivers need as our population ages. I read a lot about this topic and have seen the number of caregivers in this country listed anywhere from 44 million to 55 million and is expected to increased to 65-70 million by 2050. Any information and support like this is very helpful and this can give an idea of what support is coming.

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And One More Thing

Part time job. I know many people 65 plus who are working part time or interested in starting to. Whether it is to supplement income, get out several days a week and interact with others or for charitable reasons, it seems to be a trend that is growing. Here is a list from OprahDaily, a site produced by our old Chicago friend, Oprah Winfrey. Some of these jobs with may appeal to you and others not so much. Who knows, you might see one that makes sense to you.

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