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We are 2 rehabilitation therapists here to guide you on your senior's medical journey. Our goal is to break down the complicated world of health care into the simplest of terms. Our focus is to provide caregiver tips aimed to help the elderly and provide resources on when and where to get help. We are Healthcare Straight Up.
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Dementia Progression: The Simple Explanation
Other common symptoms of this middle dementia stage include mood and behavior changes. Delusional thoughts and/or paranoia may develop...
Finding the Right Home Care Company
To help you choose the best home care agency, ask questions, be specific (it's even OK to be nosy in this case) and don't settle.
How to Deal with Aggressive Dementia Behaviors
The job of a caregiver can sometimes feel like a thankless one, but when a person with dementia develops aggressive, and sometimes...
How To Stay Hydrated
We all know we need to drink more water, but the question isn't really how much water. (If that's the question you are asking then go...
How to Lower Your Blood Pressure
1 in every 3 American adults suffer from high blood pressure (or HBP). High blood pressure increases your risk for stroke and heart...
5 Reasons Why You Need to Kick the Soda Pop Habit
The soda industry is huge in the US and so is the amount of sugar that is going into those beverages. With the average 12 ounce can of...
Top 5 Tips To A Healthier Lifestyle
There are many health tips out there but we've compiled a list of our top 5 to keep you feeling your best! Drink More Water If any health...
How to Find the Right Speech or Occupational Therapist
It's hard enough to deal with the idea that you are having increased difficulty communicating, but now you have the added stress a...
7 Questions to Ask When Starting A New Medication
Many seniors take multiple medications, so adding any new medicine can be potentially harmful and cause serious health problems. There...
6 Tips For Improved Sleep
Although the average American sleeps for 7-9 hours a night, nearly 40% of Americans report sleeping poorly. Poor sleep can affect your...
Is Memory Loss Normal As We Age?
We have all had those moments when we can't remember what we were going to say, or we run into someone we used to work with and can't...
How Do I Get My Loved One To A Facility?
Making the decision that your loved one needs to go to a facility is not easy and may not be for everyone. But if you've been considering...
Why Your Parents Aren't Eating
A change in appetite is a normal part of the aging process, but it is essential that you monitor mom and dad to ensure they maintain...
Is There a "Right" Time For a Facility?
We all want to keep our loved ones at home for as long as possible. We don't dream of one day having to place them into a facility. But...
Sundowning and How to Handle It
What is sundowning? Sundowning is a condition characterized by cycles of increased confusion, disorientation and agitation in the late...
How to Talk With Your Dementia Loved One
As a caregiver, It is essential to change your communication style to meet the needs of your loved one as they advance through the stages.
Stuck in the Middle: Coping for the Sandwich Generation
We have the Silent Generation, the Baby Boomers, Generation X and the Millennials all active in the process of making decisions for...
Why You Should Get Moving Today
The new year brings new goals of working out and exercising, but it can also bring on new anxieties for the same reason. For most people...
Reduce the Caregiver Burden
The everyday struggles of taking care of others can create enormous amounts of stress that can lead to physical, emotional and financial...