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Can You Tell the Difference Between the Flu and the Common Cold
Your nose is stuffy, your throat is scratchy and your head is pounding. Is it a cold or the seasonal flu? Symptoms can overlap, but it's important to recognize that, especially in vulnerable...
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Creating Joyful Memories: Festive Holiday Activities for Home Health Care Patients
The holiday season is a time for joy, togetherness, and creating cherished memories. For those need home health care, it's essential to foster a sense of connection and celebration. Caregivers...
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All About Home Care: Tips to Start the Conversation, Address Concerns
Many people shy away from discussing issues surrounding aging, especially when decisions could threaten an older person’s independence. While these conversations aren’t always easy...
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November is National Alzheimers Disease Awareness Month
President Ronald Reagandesignated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in 1983. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States...
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8 Reasons Why Physical Therapy is Beneficial
Physical therapy is a highly effective and versatile healthcare discipline that offers a multitude of benefits for individuals of all ages. Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing a...
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is a common cancer type that affects women worldwide, with an estimated one in eight women developing breast cancer in their lifetime. October is breast cancer awareness month...
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Things to Know About a Parent Newly Diagnosed with Alzheimer's
Having a parent newly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease can be a surprise—or the diagnosis may confirm suspicions of memory loss. While grandma or grandpa may have been diagnosed with...
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10 Things You Didn't Know About Home Care
Family members are first in line for caregiving responsibilities, whether raising children or caring for a spouse, or aging family members. Yet, while home care has been around since 1965 when...
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Paying for Home Care with Long-Term Care Insurance
Paying for Home Care with Long-Term Care InsuranceLong-term care(LTC) insurance can provide a valuable safety net for individuals and their families when the need for home care services arises...
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Types of Vaccines for Seniors
Types of Vaccines for SeniorsOlder adults typically have weaker immune systems than the younger population due to the natural effects of aging. This makes illnesses like influenza and COVID-19...
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