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...a UMH Senior Living Blog

Everything you need to know about caring for your loved one - at home or at a senior living community.

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Aging & Caregiving  |  assisted living  |  caregiver tips

Discovering the "In Between"

There is a wonderful children’s book called God in Between. As with most children’s books, adults would do well to read it.It was written by Sandy Eisenberg Sasso and published by Jewish Lights Publishing in 1998 and is “For People of All Faiths, All Backgrounds.” It is one of the few books I kept when downsizing and moving to a condo. It is the story of a window-less, road-less, overgrown town, and its people who sense something missing in their lives. People are cut off from one another and cannot watch or see anything beyond their own four walls. They sense that if they can find God (whose existence is not certain to them) they might find what they are missing. Much to their surprise they are led to discover that God (the meaning for their lives) is not missing. He, She, It, has always been present, but unseen because they are not connected to each other. They discover that God is found “In the between. In between us.”

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Aging & Caregiving  |  assisted living  |  caregiver tips

Does My Aging Parent Need Speech Therapy?

Communication is an essential part of human interactions. Without the ability to exchange information, ask for help, and share our feelings, a number of devastating consequences can ensue. For aging adults suffering from age-related speech issues or those who are recovering from stroke, dementia or a head injury, speech therapy offers an extremely useful means to regaining the essential skill of communication.

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Aging & Caregiving  |  assisted living  |  caregiver tips

Gaining Confidence After a Big Fall

More than a third of people over the age of 65 fall every year. And while fractures heal, confidence levels may be shattered. Unfortunately, failure to reverse this trend can lead to an increasing state of debilitation. Read on to learn how to help your aging loved one regain his/her confidence, mobility and independence following a fall.

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60-day stay trial  |  Aging & Caregiving  |  aging parents  |  assisted living  |  caregiver tips

Losing Patience : 5 Tips for Caregivers

“What do you miss the most about being in your home of so many years?” That’s a question I often ask our newer residents when checking in on their adjustment to living in one of our communities at United Methodist Homes. Invariably the answer goes something like this: “I miss getting up, going downstairs, fixing a cup of coffee, enjoying it for awhile, having breakfast, and then going upstairs to wash and dress for the day.” Or, “I miss the daily routines, walking downtown, seeing neighbors, chatting, walking home with some little thing I might want or need during the remaining day.” Along with those comments comes a host of other things of that nature!

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60-day stay trial  |  Aging & Caregiving  |  active seniors  |  assisted living  |  caregiver tips

9 Tips to Improve Your Aging Loved One's Driving

Just because driving abilities change with age doesn’t mean it's time to take away your aging loved one's car keys. While driver safety can be a sensitive subject for seniors, you can help reduce risk factors and promote better driving through these nine safety tips.

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60-day stay trial  |  Aging & Caregiving  |  assisted living  |  caregiver tips  |  infographic  |  tips for seniors

Winter Weather Safety for Seniors

With the arrival of the winter season, the joy and happiness of the holidays is never far off. Unfortunately for many caregivers, it is this time of year that can often cause a great deal of anxiety and stress. As a caregiver, how often do you find yourself worrying about the safety and security of your aging loved one?

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60-day stay trial  |  Aging & Caregiving  |  assisted living  |  caregiver stress  |  caregiver tips

Dealing with a "Cranky" Loved One: 10 Tips for Caregivers

Relationships between parents and their kids aren’t always blissful, and this doesn’t necessarily change as we grow older. Whether your relationship has always involved conflict or your loved one has just gotten crankier in old age, caregiving can be a stressful experience.

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Aging & Caregiving  |  assisted living  |  caregiver stress  |  caregiver tips  |  holiday season

'Tis the Season: Managing Caregiver Stress During the Holidays

The holidays may be all about peace, love and joy, but for many caregivers the time between Thanksgiving and the new year can be filled with stress and frustration.

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Aging & Caregiving  |  Health Tips for Senior Citizens  |  assisted living  |  caregiver tips

Healthy Twists on a Traditional Thanksgiving Day Meal

Research suggests that the average American eats as many as 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat on Thanksgiving Day. But enjoying a delicious meal doesn’t have to mean packing on the pounds.

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Aging & Caregiving  |  assisted living  |  caregiver education program ct  |  caregiver tips

Six Resources to Improve Your Caregiving Experience

Being a caregiver for a parent, spouse or child is an important role, but also a demanding one requiring significant physical, emotional, and intellectual effort.

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Aging & Caregiving  |  assisted living  |  caregiver tips  |  medication management

3 Simple Steps to Help Your Aging Parent Manage Their Medication

Just over 40 percent of seniors take at least five medications every day.

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