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Addressing Challenges Facing Those Aging in Place
Aging in place is defined as living at home, or aging in a place for you have lived for years, but that doesn’t necessarily define an assisted living facility, a skilled nursing facility or any other type of “supervised” living environment....
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Increasing Safety in the Home for the Aging or Disabled
The home is a place for comfort and safety from the outside world, but for an elder or disabled family member, the home can be a dangerous place – and not always for the obvious reasons. What you might think is completely safe and functional...
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Knowing When It’s Time for Live-In Care
There’s a difference between acting as a care giver to an elderly or disabled loved one a few times a week and needing to be there around the clock. If your parent or family member needs more care than you can possibly give, it’s time to think...
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Personal Care Services Increase Safety in Home Care Scenarios
No matter what your age, needing to rely on someone to help you with personal care is not easy. There are a variety of reasons why you might have difficulty getting dressed, taking a shower or managing any number of medical accessories given to...
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Why Home-based Care Makes Sense
With health care costs on the rise, more seniors are opting to “age in place”. Comparisons and costs associated with assisted living, skilled nursing care and home-based care can be an eye-opening experience for those seeking help for the...
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Respite Care for the Holidays – Don’t Get Left Out
The holiday season will fast be upon us, which for most families means get-togethers, reunions, and good old-fashioned holiday cheer. But what happens if you’re taking care of mom or dad or another aging relative and there’s no one to provide...
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