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Elderly Parent Refusing Help? Helpful Tips for Families
September 11, 2024 Family & Loved Ones | Life Planning
We all want to be there for our parents as they age. However, if your elderly loved one needs help to be safe at home alone but refuses such assistance, what can you do? Here are tips to address that issue.
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Polypharmacy and Older Adults
September 10, 2024 Family & Loved Ones | Health & Safety
Polypharmacy is the practice of taking more than four or five medications regularly. The more medications a person takes, the risk of complications and side effects increases. Right at Home Northern Michigan looks into deprescribing to help reduce a patient's risk.
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Take Control of Your Heart Health
September 09, 2024 Health & Safety
How is your heart health? If you’re an older adult, here are the risk factors for cardiovascular disease and tips to help you manage your heart health.
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Active Grandparents Live Healthier and Longer
September 05, 2024 Family & Loved Ones
While retirement offers a chance to relax and slow down, older adults still need to be active. They could do this through participating in physical activities with their grandkids. Here are ways to exercise by engaging in fun activities with the younger generation.
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How Keeping a Journal Helps Dementia Caregivers
September 03, 2024 Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Support | Caregiving | Family & Loved Ones
If you are a family caregiver for someone with dementia, you know it can be stressful. Experts say journaling may help. Here’s how.
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The Health Benefits of Tai Chi in Older Adults and How To Get Started
August 29, 2024 Family & Loved Ones | Health & Safety
Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that offers gentle, low-impact exercise that is well suited to older adults and their need for improved balance, mobility, and overall physical and mental health. Here is information about what tai chi offers and how to learn it.
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Overcoming Ageism in Everyday Life
August 27, 2024 Family & Loved Ones
Ageism affects us all, but we can combat it! Check out Right at Home of Northern Michigan's latest blog to learn about overcoming ageism in everyday life through practical strategies like education, activities, and advocacy. 
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How To Tell That Your Aging Parent Needs Help at Home
August 27, 2024 Caregiving | Life Planning | Family & Loved Ones
You want your aging mom or dad to be safe and live comfortably in their home, but you worry about them. How do you know when it is time to get them some assistance? Here’s what to look for.
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Nutritional Guidance for the Top 3 Chronic Diseases in Older Adults
August 22, 2024 Health & Safety | Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Support
One of the best ways to combat chronic conditions that arise as you age is through managing the food you eat. Here are tips for eating healthy and specific foods to include and avoid as you age.
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Parenting and Caring for an Older Loved One?
August 20, 2024 Caregiving | Family & Loved Ones
Caring for more than one generation at a time requires focus, organization, and a lot of self-care. Here are some tips for the “sandwich generation” family caregiver.
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