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by Lynn
Wilson, Founder of The CareGiver Partnership
Whether
you’re a senior setting goals for the coming year or a family caregiver wanting
an elderly loved one to succeed, read on for tips for maintaining health,
independence and relationships.
With the
start of the New Year come those resolutions to work toward good health and
other personal and professional goals. It can be even more important to keep
those resolutions as we age.
Although some
of us can take our New Year’s resolutions lightly, for many seniors it can be
the difference between staying healthy enough to remain safely at home, and
experiencing a loss of mobility or a fall that puts them in a nursing home. As
a company dedicated to helping seniors live at home with normalcy and dignity,
we continuously search for ways to better meet the needs of seniors and the
caregiver community.
Here’s a
handful of tips for seniors setting goals for 2014 or family caregivers who
want to help:
Health Is
Wealth
The keys to
maintaining or improving health include good nutrition, consistent exercise and
regular exams. There is a wide array of nutritionals specifically formulated
for seniors who are malnourished due to physical, social or psychological
reasons, as well as services like Mom’s Meals that deliver freshly prepared,
nutritious foods. Seniors of any mobility level can aim for 30 minutes of
activity most days, and regular blood work, physicals, hearing and vision exams
can help prevent illness, falls and loss of independence.
Aging in Place
Remaining
safely and independently in their own homes is the preferred lifestyle choice
for older Americans. Fortunately, product manufacturers, service providers and
home designers are meeting the needs of a growing population who want to live
at home. From daily living tools, to universal home design, to incontinence
products and other home health care supplies, staying independent is easier
than before.
Staying Connected
Thanks to
social media, it’s easier than ever to stay in touch with family, friends and
others going through the same life experiences. Social isolation can lead to a
host of problems, including malnutrition, depression and loss of mobility. In
addition to taking advantage of Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and other
platforms, seniors who live alone can benefit from access to a big-button,
amplified telephone and emergency monitoring system such as the Philips
Lifeline.
Browse The
CareGiver Partnership site for more information on products and services that
help seniors remain in their homes with dignity, ways to connect with others on
social media platforms, the hundreds of free articles in this blog, a free fall prevention guide and links to 1,500+ family caregiver resources.
About The
CareGiver Partnership. The CareGiver Partnership helps caregivers and their
loved ones with answers to their caregiving questions, including information
about home health care products and supplies, from our Wisconsin-based team of
Product Specialists who are all current or former caregivers. The company’s Web
site provides the largest online library of resources on subjects most
important to caregivers — from arthritis to assisted living, and Parkinson’s to
prostate cancer — as well as access to more than 3,000 home care products for
incontinence, skin care, mobility, home safety and daily living aids. The
CareGiver Partnership was founded in 2004 by Lynn Wilson of Neenah, Wis. Visit
http://www.caregiverpartnership.com to learn more or call 1-800-985-1353. Help
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