6 Ways to Fight Caregiver Sleep Deprivation

These 6 tips help sleep-deprived caregivers fall asleep, stay asleep, and improve sleep quality

Sleep is essential for hard-working caregivers, but between regular life and caregiving responsibilities, getting enough quality rest can be a big challenge. Vive Health shares 6 smart tips to combat caregiver sleep deprivation. Find out how to make it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep as well as improve sleep quality. Is lack of sleep making your caregiving duties more difficult?…

Prevent Falls with 5 Warning Signs of Mobility Issues in Seniors

Prevent falls in seniors by watching for signs of mobility issues

Mobility is essential for senior independence. But many people don’t find out about their older adult’s developing mobility problems until they get seriously injured in a fall. To help you take action and improve the situation before an injury happens, Vive Health shares 5 key warning signs of mobility issues. When an older adult takes a fall and breaks a hip or…

5 Winter Activities for Seniors That Warm the Heart

Get ideas for heartwarming winter activities for seniors

Finding senior-friendly activities is especially challenging when the weather has been cold and harsh for months. We love these winter activities for seniors from Vive Health – they’re sure to add warmth and good cheer to everyone’s day. Are you on the lookout for ideas to keep your older adult active during these cold, wintry months? Depending on their mobility and health…

Bed Sores: Causes, Stages, Early Detection

Find out why bed sores are so deadly, what causes them, and how to detect them before serious damage is done

Seniors with limited mobility are at serious risk for bed sores (pressure sores). Spending a significant amount of time sitting or lying down without changing position can lead to these potentially life-threatening wounds. Vive Health explains why bed sores are so deadly, causes, stages, and how to detect them before serious damage is done. If you are caring for an older adult…

4 Ways Seniors and Caregivers Can Prevent and Manage Seasonal Depression

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Many people struggle to get through the winter season – and not just because bad weather makes everyday tasks difficult. Those “winter blues” could actually be seasonal depression (also called seasonal affective disorder). Vive Health explains what it is, how it affects seniors and caregivers, and 4 ways to prevent and manage symptoms.   Are the winter months especially challenging for your older…

7 Tips for Seniors and Caregivers Managing Dysphagia

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Difficulty swallowing food or liquids is a serious problem for seniors. This is often caused by a condition called dysphagia, which could cause malnutrition, dehydration, or aspiration pneumonia. It’s estimated that this condition affects 15% of seniors and up to 68% of nursing home residents. To keep your older adult safe and healthy, Vive Health shares 7 expert tips on managing dysphagia.…

Pneumonia in Seniors: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

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Older adults are more vulnerable to illness and pneumonia in seniors is a common complication during cold and flu season. Vive Health explains what pneumonia is, who’s at risk, and common symptoms. They also share 4 useful prevention tips.   When an older adult has a severe cold or the flu, a common complication is for it to turn into pneumonia –…

4 Essential Hospital Discharge Facts That Caregivers Must Know

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It’s stressful when your older adult is in the hospital. But it can be even more stressful when doctors say they’re ready to go home. Vive Health shares information about the hospital discharge process that caregivers must know in order to help seniors successfully continue their recovery at home   After a stay at the hospital, it’s a relief when seniors are…

8 Essential Senior Foot Care Tips for Improved Health

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Healthy feet help seniors stay as mobile, balanced, and independent as possible. To reduce the risk of foot problems that could affect overall health, Vive Health shares 8 essential senior foot care tips that help keep your older adult’s feet comfortable and healthy.   Aging feet need extra care Aging takes a toll on the feet. But with a long caregiving To Do…

7 Tips to Reduce the Caregiver Financial Burden

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Caregiver stress can cause serious negative effects to your physical and mental health. One major source of stress is the caregiver financial burden. You do what’s necessary to help your older adult get the care they need. But that care often comes at a high cost. To reduce the financial burden, Vive Health shares 7 tips for saving money on caregiving expenses –…

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