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Holiday Season care at home
This holiday season has been specially thought provoking for me. I'm always aware of both the joy and the stress that comes with holiday periods. For 10 years now, my team and I have watched...
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FACE TO FACE - Why we interview our caregiver applicants in PERSON
While many employers are going to Zoom interviews for applicants, we are going the other way. We meet every applicant in person. Caregiving in the home is too personal to do Zoom interviews...
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Reducing hospital re-admissions: Nurse oversight
JUST BACK FROM HOSPITAL? LET'S AVOID A RETURN TRIP!Welcome back home ! We all know how great it feels to sleep in our own beds. To be surrounded by our own pictures. To know where everything is...
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Sometimes, It's The Small Stuff
Seacliff Living November 2022We strictly follow HIPAA regulations. The situations are real. All names included in my writings have been substituted to fully protect the identities of our...
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When Do Family Caregivers Need Respite Care?
Family caregivers who are constantly on call or helping loved ones from dawn to dusk rarely find time to take a break. Caregivers can cite the list of things they do every day, but few prioritize...
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Millennials: A younger generation caring for elderly loved ones
The Baby Boomer generation currently ranges in age from their mid-50s to mid-70s. As this population gets older, a growing number of Millennials (currently 25 to 40 years old) are assuming the role...
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Paranoia in the Elderly
Paranoia in the Elderly One of the most alarming conditions a senior can develop is paranoia, a mental state characterized by persistent fears, worries, and accusations that often strike loved...
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10 Elderly Bathroom Safety Tips to Prevent Falls and Injuries
When it comes to preventing falls and injuries in the home, the bathroom is the most important place to make changes. Adults ages 65 and older have the highest risk of injury from bathroom falls...
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Sleep Struggles? Natural Solutions for Seniors
A good night’s sleep is essential for optimal mental and physical health, no matter your age. Still, the health conditions, medications, and changes in sleep patterns that often come with age...
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Navigating Holidays When Loved Ones Need Care – BrightStar Care
Thoughts of the holiday season may have you dreaming of sugar plums and family gatherings for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa. But what about navigating holidays throughout the year...