Self-Care for the Caregiver

   - September is National Self-Care Awareness Month. With that in mind we wanted to highlight the importance of caring for self while caring for others. …

September 13, 2022

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Options for Care and Living

- Recent statistics tell the story of aging and caregivers around us, as of July 2019 data showed that 54.1 million US residents were 65…

September 6, 2022

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The Sandwich Generation and Homecare

- Two social workers named Dorothy Miller and Elaine Brody coined the term “Sandwich Generation” in 1981 to describe caregivers sandwiched between generations. Currently,…

August 29, 2022

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Good Sleep Strategies for Better Brain Health

As we age, sleep patterns tend to change for different reasons. What we also need to keep in mind is that inadequate sleep can negatively…

August 19, 2022

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Positive Attitude – A Potent Elixir of Life

Research shows that a positive attitude especially in the elderly can lead to a longer, healthier life, while negative beliefs can have hugely detrimental effects.…

August 10, 2022

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Is it time for homecare? Look for these signs when visiting home for the holidays.

Age-related decline can happen quickly, and, in many cases, older adults are determined to conceal or downplay any new or worsening problems they may be…

December 21, 2021

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Older Driver Safety Awareness Week

Older adults can take steps to stay safer on the roads. Driving helps older adults—persons 65 and older—stay mobile and independent. However, as we age,…

December 9, 2021

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Caregiver Tips: Washing Seniors Hands

Family caregivers do everything in their power to keep their aging loved ones safe and healthy. Unfortunately, our elders sometimes put up a fight when…

December 2, 2021

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National Family Caregiver Month

Caregiving And The Sandwich Generation - More than one in 10 middle-aged parents in the United States also care for an adult, spending about three hours…

November 8, 2021

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