By Anna Hazard
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Part 2 - More Helpful Apps for Caregivers 2017 (Monitoring & Meals)
Part 3 - More Helpful Apps for Caregivers 2017 (Stress Relief) Introduction
Here is an update for 2017 to our previous Helpful Apps for Caregivers series featuring newly available or otherwise overlooked apps for Android & iOS smartphones. This particular article focuses on apps specifically designed to help with caregiving tasks, with maintaining medication schedules, as well as a few designed for general stress relief.
For more suggestions of previously popular apps for caregivers (including such classics as CareZone, CaringBridge, and Elder 911), please check out our articles from last year - Helpful Apps for Caregivers Part 1 & Part 2. Apps
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By Anna Hazard
Introduction
Here are a small sampling of recipes suitable for seniors in the cold winter months. The focus is on a meal plan, from appetizer to dessert to drinks, that will be both warming, easy-to-make & store, uses ingredients that will be in season & thus readily available during this time of year, and which possesses the necessary nutrients to help seniors fend off chills, colds, and other winter maladies.
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Whether you’re a professional caregiver or charged with taking care of an elderly loved one, your work is both very taxing and rewarding—or at least it should be. Everyone experiences burnout, and the signs can impact all aspects of your wellness. Preventing burnout is key, but so is recognizing the signs and addressing them right away.
By Anna Hazard
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Part 1: Valentines Crafts for Seniors
Introduction
Here is the second half of the series of 14 Valentines Crafts for seniors (and kids as well as the rest of the family). Most of these crafts are suitable for those with some hand dexterity issues (as well as a few bits of knitting and sewing for those seniors with more nimble fingers) or have tutorials that can be further simplified.
While the focus is on decorations suitable for celebrating Valentines Day, these items are general enough in natural to be used year round for those whose fancies are tickled. Crafts
By Anna Hazard
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Introduction
Valentine's Day isn't meant for lovers alone. Spread the love and fun around by having your senior loved ones stretch their artistic muscles with these easy-to-do crafts that will double as holiday gifts or decorations (or at least giving a purpose to all that leftover candy besides adding on the pounds)
Check out these first 7 in a set of 14 crafts that are easy-to-do, require little preparation & common household or crafting materials, and can be specifically tailored to the needs of your senior loved ones.
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