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We all face it someday: having to care for a parent, partner or other loved one. There is an especially large number of people with dementia - many of whom speak or act violently as they lose the ability to express themselves. This program looks at an aspect of caregiving that is currently receiving a lot of attention: eye contact. Making good eye contact can increase feelings of calm and reduce feelings of agitation. "My father can communicate again." "Carework is easier now." Happy testimonials like these keep pouring in. Learn about the secret power of eye contact, and many other useful caregiving tips!
We all want to stay healthy as we get older. If you want to avoid becoming bedridden, live a life that doesn't require caregivers, and so on, there are several things to watch out for.
New research has shown that the most effective way to stay healthy for longer is to build human connections. This has a bigger impact than exercise, losing weight, or even giving up smoking. Research done in the US found that people with fewer relationships are more prone to heart disease, dementia, and muscle loss. Lack of relationships is the single largest factor in physical deterioration, and the end result is a 50% higher risk of early death. The UK is addressing this issue with a nationwide commission led by a "Minister for Loneliness." Discover the latest research on human relationships, and new ideas for ensuring lifelong good health.
