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How Can Your Senior Manage Arthritis Pain During Hot Weather?
Some aging adults find that they experience more arthritis pain when the temperature starts to climb. There may be other factors beyond just the temperature, however, so it helps to have a well...
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Nurse's Week - What Are the Differences Between Home Care and Skilled Nursing Care?
From May 6 to 12, National Nurses Week is celebrated throughout the U.S. It's a time when you pay thanks to the nurses who make such a big difference in the lives of all ages. Senior citizens...
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Food Cheats That Add Nutrients to Your Mom's Favorite Treats
Getting your mom to eat a balanced diet is getting harder. She prefers foods that are easy to eat and take little preparation. If there's no preparation involved, she's happiest. In an...
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Tips for Switching a Home Design to Match a Senior's Limited Mobility
A stroke, arthritis, and a broken bone are just a few of the reasons seniors lose mobility as they age. Once mobility is impacted, getting around the home may not be as easy. Is your parent having...
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Celebrating our 2018 Regional Nurses of the Year
What makes nurses so special? We believe it is a special combination of head and heart. They have the knowledge and clinical expertise to provide the very best care as well as genuine compassion...
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Is Caffeine Good for Seniors?
Many studies that look at the positive and negative effects of caffeine are not necessarily geared toward elderly adults. That makes it hard for family caregivers to know whether their elderly...
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What Stages of Grief Might Your Senior Encounter in a Time of Loss?
Loss may become a big part of your aging adult's life. There are the people that she might lose, which includes both family members and friends. But there are also the skills and abilities that...
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What Causes Restless Legs Syndrome?
For years, Edwin enjoyed spending his evenings relaxing in his recliner with a good book in his hand and quiet music playing on the radio. Now, at age 84, something was interrupting his nightly...
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Could Home Care Help Your Parent Enjoy Pet Ownership?
Owning a pet can be fulfilling, meaningful, and an enhancement to your daily life. For an elderly adult, pet ownership can also provide a wide variety of benefits that can boost your care efforts...
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How Can Home Care Improve Your Senior's Self-esteem?
You might think about home care providers as a way to have some extra help, but they can do so much more for you and your senior on an emotional level. And during International Boost Self-Esteem...