Advantages of In-Home Respite Care Services
Being a caregiver is often as challenging as it is rewarding, but fortunately there are services designed to support you and your loved one if and when you require help.…
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5 Tips For Boosting Senior Nutrition
Good, healthy nutrition is essential at any age, but it’s often overlooked in senior health. Eating well is as much about improving mental acuteness, energy and resistance to illness as…
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How to Find a Home Health Aide You Can Trust
Hiring caregivers from home health agencies can be a daunting task – after all, you’re putting the health, safety and happiness of your loved one into the hands of someone…
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Tips When Traveling With a Senior
The holidays are a wonderful opportunity to spend time with family, but this may mean traveling with a senior loved one, which can make your trip more challenging. Here are…
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Choosing Between Senior Independent Home Care and Assisted Living
When the time comes that your elderly loved one can no longer live independently, or you can no longer manage their care on your own, it’s time to talk about…
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Help Yourself to Help Others
We see it all the time – caregivers putting all of their energy into helping others and not allotting the same time or energy to take care of themselves. In…
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The Importance of Proper Discharge Planning
If you are being discharged from a hospital or skilled nursing facility you have the right to discharge planning and to participate in the process. During your stay, your doctor…