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Ambercare............................................................... 505-244-0046
2129 Osuna Rd. NE
Gentiva Hospice..................................................... 505-821-5404
Heartland Hospice.................................................. 505-323-1464
www.heartlandhospice.com
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505-323-1464
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shouldn’t be made at the end of life
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Keeping Your Loved
One Healthy
As a caregiver you can play a big role in keeping your loved one
healthy. Following these caregiving tips can help to make sure they
are feeling their best.
Doctors: Make sure your loved one gets to all his/her doctor
appointments. Go to doctor appointments with him/her so you can
keep tabs on treatment and be an advocate for them. Have a list of
questions and concerns to discuss with the doctor beforehand. If you
have noticed any new symptoms? Do any of the medications cause
side effects? As the caregiver, you may notice things that your loved
one doesn’t realize or forgets to ask about.
Medication: Many seniors take a lot of medicines. It’s easy
to get confused. You can simplify the process. Get a large, easy-toread weekly pillbox. Help set it up and keep it refilled. Using timers or
alarms can be a big help to remind your loved one to take medicine.
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Activity: Exercise can improve his health, mood, sleep, and
strength and lower the risk of falls. Try short walks around the
neighborhood, or swimming at the community pools. Encourage
your loved one to be active.
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We believe that every moment matters. Maybe that’s why so many
families believe in us when it comes to choosing a hospice
provider. For more information or to receive our free DVD,
“Hospice and Your Loved One,”
call 505-821-5404.
gentiva.com/hospice
Gentiva accepts patients for care regardless of age, race, color national origin, religion, sex, disability, being a qualified disabled veteran, being a qualified disabled
veteran of the Vietnam era, or any other category protected by law, or decisions regarding advance directives. © 2011 Gentiva Health Services, Inc.
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Nutrition:
Maintaining good nutrition can play a big part in
staying healthy. When you shop for your loved one, choose nutritious
foods that are easy to prepare. Bring over frozen homemade meals
that can be reheated in the microwave or oven, clearly labeled and
dated. Also you should take a look in the fridge and cabinets to make
sure that food has not expired.
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Mental Health: Keep an eye out for signs of depression
and anxiety or changes in mood. Don’t assume that problems will
get better on their own. Talk to your loved one’s doctor about getting
help.
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