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November is a time to honor those who facilitate a lifestyle that offers giving support and as much independence as possible to older adults. Family Caregivers President Barack Obama declared November as National Family Caregivers Month stating, “Across our country,... by Complete Care Strategies | Better Senior Care Blog
Caring for a family member is emotionally taxing, especially in the case of memory loss. You can reduce your distress by concentrating on the present moment, the here and now, and by thinking of the glass as half full. Today Is THE Day Remember to observe yourself as... by Complete Care Strategies | Better Senior Care Blog
Some of my closest moments with my mother occurred when she trusted me to help her with her bills, check book and banking account. At first, I simply sat with her and went over the bills, made out the checks, and gave them to her to sign. A year later, Mom... by Complete Care Strategies | Better Senior Care Blog, Crime Prevention and the Elderly
It is wise to be cautious about crime, but extreme fear may trap some elders at home unnecessarily, undermining their quality of life. Such fear, it turns out, is out of proportion with reality. Here are some facts: The Reality of Senior Crime Seniors are victims of... by Complete Care Strategies | Better Senior Care Blog
Woman’s Legacy Impacts Elder Connections William Howard Taft was president. The Titanic had not yet sunk. It would still be eight more years until women were allowed to vote, and in 1911 Ella Reiter was born in New Jersey. It seems that only yesterday, Elder... by Complete Care Strategies | Better Senior Care Blog
There are many things that we do to support Peter in his life in the community. Some are the tangibles of health care, good nutrition, and psychological support. Yet, over the years it has occurred to both me and his sister Abby that Peter’s home environment...