Chicago Caregiving

JULY 7, 2024

Access to water offers mental and physical benefits, however you choose to interact with it Fact checked by Catherine Gianaro The benefits of water run deeper than hydration. Blue space — bodies of water such as the expansive Lake Michigan and meandering Chicago River — benefit human wellness in myriad ways. People who spend time near natural bodies of water reported positive effects on their physical and mental health, according to BlueHealth, a pan-European research initiative focused on urba

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AT Home Care & Hospice

JULY 7, 2024

Chronic Disease Day: The Benefits of Partnering with Hospice and Home Health Chronic diseases, defined as conditions lasting longer than one year and requiring ongoing management, are a significant health concern. In the United States, they are the leading cause of death and disability, accounting for 7 out of 10 deaths each year according to The post Chronic Disease Day appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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Today's Caregiver

JULY 7, 2024

Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Yaneke Senior sharing her personal story of caregiving.

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Chicago Caregiving

JULY 7, 2024

America’s Unhoused Older Adults Older adults face an increased risk for homelessness across the U.S. As many people search for solutions, they’re also asking themselves what it means as a society when we can’t care for our most vulnerable. Part 1: America’s Unhoused Older Adults Angel doesn’t need the scars to remind him. He remembers the day it happened, how the man pulled up along Humboldt Park one morning seven years ago, asking if anyone wanted to make a few bucks by helpin

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

JULY 7, 2024

Chronic Disease Day: The Benefits of Partnering with Hospice and Home Health Chronic diseases, defined as conditions lasting longer than one year and requiring ongoing management, are a significant health concern. In the United States, they are the leading cause of death and disability, accounting for 7 out of 10 deaths each year according to The post Chronic Disease Day appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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Chicago Caregiving

JULY 7, 2024

America’s Unhoused Older Adults Older adults face an increased risk for homelessness across the U.S. As many people search for solutions, they’re also asking themselves what it means as a society when we can’t care for our most vulnerable. This special series on homelessness was published as a partnership between Caregiving Magazine and Chicago Health Magazine.

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Chicago Caregiving

JULY 7, 2024

Equipping seniors with tech devices creates enhanced safety, connection, and peace of mind Fact checked by Derick Wilder A digitized world makes human connection simpler than ever. The ease of tapping into a device to connect with someone is at your fingertips — or even activated by your voice. But for some seniors, navigating the complexities of smartphones, tablets, and home-assistant devices can be challenging, leading to feelings of isolation and exclusion in a world that increasingly relie

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

JULY 7, 2024

My mom regularly cleaned out her closets. I think of that as I follow her lead. I want to protect the space I have by keeping what serves a purpose. I think of the process of cleaning out as retiring. As I get older, the more I really, really love the idea of retiring. This week, let’s take inspiration to retire. You can retire: A thought that holds you back A relationship that makes the day too complicated A piece of clothing that no longer fits (without judgement about the way it doesn’t fit)

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Chicago Caregiving

JULY 7, 2024

How shoulder arthritis impacts quality of life for older adults Fact checked by Derick Wilder S houlder arthritis affects an estimated 1 in 3 Americans over age 60, causing pain that robs them of sleep and impacts their ability to function. But now more than ever, people have promising possibilities to reduce their pain and increase their range of motion.

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Nurse Nacole

JULY 7, 2024

Category: Fundamentals For patients with Prinzmetal’s variant angina, therapy is based on calcium channel blockers, including verapamil, and high does may be needed. Abrupt withdrawal of verapamil may precipitate rebound angina.

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Chicago Caregiving

JULY 7, 2024

Options for getting fit without leaving the house Fact checked by Derick Wilder T here are plenty of challenges to getting, and staying, fit: Not enough time. Lack of gym access. Illness. Some seniors face additional obstacles that can create even more of a barrier. This is one reason in-home fitness trainers and online fitness classes have increased in popularity.

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Traditions Health

JULY 7, 2024

There may be nothing better than spending time outside with loved ones on a beautiful, sunny day. And being outside has a lot of benefits, from helping your body produce vitamin D to lowering your anxiety and stress. But it’s important to take some precautions. Seniors should protect themselves from harmful radiation, including ultraviolet (UV) sunlight.

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Chicago Caregiving

JULY 7, 2024

How and why to plan now for your ideal winter cruise Fact checked by Catherine Gianaro W hen you think about winter, do you dread it? Stress over ice and snow? Worry about cabin fever? What if you try relocating that cabin — to a ship? Winter cruises can be an ideal vacation for older adults, especially if you travel with a caregiver or want to take a multigenerational trip with family.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

JULY 7, 2024

In this week’s blog Nadine Dougall (Professor at Edinburgh Napier University) and Jan Savinc (Research Fellow at Edinburgh Napier University) share their work looking at childhood adversity and mental health admissions to hospital prior to suicide (The CHASE study). Suicide is a major cause of death for young people worldwide, with wide-ranging impacts relevant to public health and devastating consequences to families and communities.

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Chicago Caregiving

JULY 7, 2024

Aging isn’t cheap — costs to keep in mind throughout the years Fact checked by Derick Wilder How much money do you need in order to retire? There’s a number for that — but it may differ depending on who you ask. Ideally, you will have saved about 10 times your annual income by age 64 to be prepared for retirement, according to Bank of America’s Financial Wellness Tracker.

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