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Senior Care Issues Families Face

The issues outlined below impact the lives of seniors every day and are just a few of the reasons that families look to Home Instead Senior Care to meet their home care needs.

Caregiverstress.com

More than 50 million individuals in the US and Canada care for a chronically ill, aged or disabled loved one, according to the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA). Fatigue, stress and depression are very real side effects of family caregiving. Caregiverstress.com is an informative Web site offering ways to cope with caregiver stress. Visit Caregiverstress.com to complete an online stress assessment test and identify resources allowing you to cope with your senior care related stress level.

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Alzheimer's Society of Canada

The Alzheimer's Society of Canada is the leading voluntary heath organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. It is their mission to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Read more information regarding home care options and Azheimer's Disease.

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The Caregivers' Coach

The Caregivers' Coach site is a team of experts who guide and assist through the journey of caregiving. The team provides sensitive, timely and informed support to help caregivers manage the challenges faced in daily caregiving.

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Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP)

The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) is Canada's association for people 50 and older. Their mission is to promote and protect the quality of life for older Canadians.
Phone: 1-800-363-9736
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Nova Scotia Department of Seniors

The Nova Scotia Department of Seniors provides a single entry point to Government that can respond to seniors, their issues and concerns. A large portion of their work is spent finding solutions to problems presented to the department by those it serves. It is important for seniors to express their concerns and interests to a government organization that will listen and react to their circumstances.
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Learn more about caregiver stress, how to manage it, and where to get help.

Caregiver Stress

While family caregiving often is a rewarding and bonding experience, it also can be stressful and cause tension within families. A quarter of adults presently care for an aging parent or relative while taking care of their immediate family. Caregiverstress.com is an educational site designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while taking care of their senior loved one. Visit this interactive caregiving Web site to complete an individual online stress assessment test and discover resources that can help you cope with the stress of caring for a senior.

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Home Instead Senior Care's 40/70 Rule helps adult children address difficult topics.

40-70 Rule

Home Instead Senior Care established the 40/70 Rule, a public education campaign to help adult children address difficult conversations with their parents, such as driving, finances, independence, and even romance. The rule means that if you are 40, or your parents are 70, it's time to start talking about these trying topics.
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Get Mom Moving: Mom takes a pottery class

Get Mom Moving

Growing frailty can be the beginning of a downward spiral, and loss of independence is at top of the list when seniors discuss their worries about aging. But there is some good news. While staying physically active may be a challenge for seniors, getting Mom (and Dad) moving can help prevent and even reverse signs of frailty, according to one of the nation’s foremost authorities and researchers of mobility, balance disorders, and falls in older adults. To learn more about reversing and preventing frailty related issues, visit our Get Mom Moving website.Read more

Proper nutrition plays important role in overall senior care.

Cooking Under Pressure

Healthy aging is a goal we all share and good nutrition is the first line of defense for older adults who are striving to maintain their independence as they age. Now the Home Instead Senior Care Network is arming seniors and family caregivers with nutrition resources for healthy aging.
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The number of multi-generational households continues to increase as caregivers share their homes to care for their loved ones.

Too Close for Comfort?

The growing trend of children caring for their elderly parents has prompted Home Instead Senior Care to launch "Too Close for Comfortsm" a public education campaign to guide families to the right choices for them. These pages and the resources they contain will help adult children and their senior loved ones answer the question: Should we or shouldn't we live together?
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