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For the Treatment of Hot Flashes, Breast Cancer Survivors Are Finding Relief

October 9, 2019February 10, 2020 allcare Cancer Care, Senior Care, Tips for Seniors

For a number of breast cancer survivors, the discomfort of ongoing hot flashes – sometimes as frequent as several times every day – makes daily life a struggle. And while there are different treatment solutions available, one unexpected treatment is starting to gain popularity: acupuncture. In a clinical study, 120 women were presented with a […]

The Benefits of In Home Dementia Caregivers

September 18, 2019February 26, 2020 allcare Dementia Care

Although an incredible number of older adults are dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, an even greater number of family members are struggling with caring for them. Surprisingly, nearly 75% of family caretakers are managing their senior loved ones’ dementia care needs by themselves, with only 26% reaching out for professional care support. Naturally, […]

Two Treatments that Reduce the Worst Symptoms of Alzheimer’s

September 10, 2019March 18, 2020 allcare Alzheimer's Care, Dementia Care

The most up-to-date Alzheimer’s statistics are worrying. The illness has become the 6th leading cause of death, rising above both breast cancer and prostate cancer put together. And though deaths from several chronic conditions, including cardiovascular illnesses, are declining, those from Alzheimer’s have jumped in excess of 100%. The toll the illness takes on family […]

Tips to Help a Parent Accept Senior Home Care Services

August 21, 2019December 28, 2019 allcare caregiver, Caregiver Health, Family Caregiving, Home Care Services, Senior Care

Is your aging loved one struggling to accept the fact that he or she is in need of senior home care services? One of the greatest concerns we have as we grow older is the loss of control and the ability to live at home alone. As a result of this fear, it may be […]

Should Mom Live with You or with Me? Tips for Siblings Navigating Tough Caregiving Choices

July 23, 2019February 1, 2020 allcare Benefits of Home Care, caregiver, Caregiver Health, Family Caregiving, Senior Care

One of the more honorable caregiving choices adult children can make is to offer their home to an elderly parent. Our parents raised us when we were kids, so it’s only natural to do the same when it becomes less safe for Mom or Dad to live independently. However, there are a variety of factors […]

Tips for Navigating the Inherent Responsibility of Caring for Aging Parents

July 9, 2019February 11, 2020 allcare caregiver, Caregiver Health, Family Caregiving, Home Care Services, Senior Care

As children, we mastered the ability to share toys as well as the attention of our parents, and these feelings tend to carry with us well into adulthood. As wonderful as it is to have brothers and sisters, there can also be times it can result in elevated stress levels, such as when caring for […]

Know the Warning Signs of Elder Abuse

June 20, 2019December 30, 2019 allcare Home Care Services, Senior Care, Senior Health

While it goes without saying that abusing an older person is something that would never even occur to most people, it’s a tragically common situation in the United States. Elder abuse happens in many forms, from emotional to physical, and it strikes the most frail and vulnerable among us. Given that elder abuse is typically […]

Understanding the Risk Factors for Elder Abuse

June 13, 2019June 5, 2019 allcare Home Care Services, Senior Care, Senior Health

Providing the assistance that helps seniors stay happy, healthy, and independent is the aim of not only our professional Medford, OR senior care team, but of every family caregiver who has ever assisted a loved one. Considering the quality of life of elders is so important, and it’s crucial that we take a look at […]

Post-Stroke Changes that Can Make Staying at Home Safer

May 23, 2019May 7, 2019 allcare Family Caregiving, Rogue Valley Senior Care, Stroke

Enduring and going through recovery after a stroke is a mentally and physically challenging experience, and the only thing you long for is to get back to your day to day life. However, as many as 2/3 of survivors usually have some kind of disability, per the National Stroke Association, and in-home safety modifications may […]

The Important Facts About Stroke Symptoms

May 8, 2019May 7, 2019 allcare Rogue Valley Senior Care, Stroke, Warning Signs

Reported by the National Stroke Association, stroke is listed as the fifth top reason for death in the United States, with around 800,000 people experiencing a stroke annually. This means that every 40 seconds an individual somewhere in America experiences a stroke. And every 4 minutes someone dies from stroke. If you are taking care […]