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2. Caregiving: Taking Care of Older Adults - WebMD

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   Take steps to reduce their risk of falling, and other basic safety measures like these: Remove throw rugs. Place non-skid strips on hardwood and tile floors. Add safety rails in showers and tubs ...

3. How to Balance Work and Caregiving - WebMD

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   Keep work separate. As much as possible, try to take care of caregiving duties in your personal hours, rather than during work hours. Schedule calls and doctor’s appointments during your lunch ...

4. Elderly care - Wikipedia

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   An old man at a nursing home in Norway. Elderly care, or simply eldercare (also known in parts of the English-speaking world as aged care ), serves the needs of old adults. It encompasses assisted living, adult daycare, long-term care, nursing homes (often called residential care ), hospice care, and home care .

5. Respite Care: How to Find It, Pay for It, and More - Healthline

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   your insurance. your location. For instance, in-home care and assisted living both cost an average of around $150 per day, while adult day services cost an average of $78 a day. Most insurance ...

6. Caregiver Tips: Primary Care for Older Adults - WebMD

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   Through this, you’ll simplify your job as a caregiver and empower your loved one. Here are some tips on how to create a strong relationship: Communicate wisely. Be patient. Allow your loved one ...

7. Dealing with Dementia: Understanding Behavior as a Caregiver

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   Dementia is a term used for a group of symptoms that affect a person’s reasoning, memory, and thinking skills. These symptoms can interfere with a person’s daily life. When this happens, the ...