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    The Power of Home Care: Connecting Seniors and Their Families

    October 1, 2024

    How do you stay connected with your family and friends? You might text, call, or FaceTime with the (very) occasional dinner plans. Today’s world is fast-paced, making it hard to see friends...

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    Transitioning From the Hospital Back Home

    October 1, 2024

    No one likes a long hospital stay, but for some seniors, hospital stays are necessary for their health. While they’re likely looking forward to moving back home, the transition can be a...

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    The Impact of Dementia: How Will Your Relationship Change?

    April 22, 2024

    Dementia and RelationshipsDementia is a life-changing diagnosis, and not just for the person who is diagnosed. Those in close relationships with a person suffering from dementia feel the effects as...

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    Long-Distance Care: How to Stay Connected with Your Parents Across State Lines

    March 12, 2024

    Relocating or living far from your aging parents can be a pivotal life transition. While distance can challenge everyday care dynamics, it doesn't have to erode the critical parent-child...

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    Guide to Aging at Home

    March 11, 2024

    It is an undeniable fact that we will all get older and 1 in 6 adults over the age of 60 want to get old in their own homes. So how do we enable people to age in their own place as long as possible...

  • Senior Guide to Staying Active in the Winter
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    Senior Guide to Staying Active in the Winter

    January 23, 2024

    The cold and blistery days of winter can keep people wanting to stay indoors where it is warm and cozy. Inside is safe and warm, but it can also become isolated and lonely. This is even more true...

  • Activities Seniors Can Enjoy During the Holidays
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    Activities Seniors Can Enjoy During the Holidays

    December 19, 2023

    Holidays are a time filled with activities with family, friends, and coworkers. This holiday season can also be a time when people can feel added grief and sadness, especially if they don’t...

  • Ways to Honor Alzheimer's Awareness Month
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    Ways to Honor Alzheimer's Awareness Month

    November 13, 2023

    As Autumn arrives, we can take the opportunity to recognize and honor Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting millions of...

  • Combatting Seasonal Depression Among Seniors with Alzheimer's
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    Combatting Seasonal Depression Among Seniors with Alzheimer's

    October 9, 2023

    Depression in the Dreary SeasonIt’s not unusual to feel a bit blue in the winter. Being stuck inside for extended periods, with too little sunshine and too much dreary weather can make anyone...

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    Breaking Down 5 Myths About Homecare

    September 18, 2023

    Help with Aging in Place As the Baby Boomer generation grows older, and the aging population increases, more and more older people are opting to stay in their own homes, embracing their...