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    Behind the scenes - Vishani

    January 16, 2024

    In 2024, I am committed to bringing to our customers an understanding of what it takes to deliver home care at a higher standard. "Behind the scenes" showcases my team members who...

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    Holiday Season care at home

    December 27, 2023

    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

    June 28, 2023

    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...

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    Sometimes, It's The Small Stuff

    November 7, 2022

    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 clients...

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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

    January 6, 2022

    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

    December 10, 2021

    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

    November 19, 2021

    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

    November 19, 2021

    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...