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Avoid Overheating with Homecare

The weather is warming up. That means the return of warmer days and lots of sunshine. While this can be a welcome change, it also presents some unique challenges for senior citizens and people with chronic illnesses. Seniors are particularly at increased risk for some specific concerns in the heat due to overheating. Medications, transportation…

Tips to Reduce Caregiver Burnout

Are you caring for a loved one? Maybe your senior parents need a little help or you have a family member or friend who needs a hand. If a lot of that work has fallen on your shoulders, you’re not alone: the Mayo Clinic estimates that 1 in 3 adults is doing some informal care…

Care Tips for Senior Parents

Your parents cared for you in your younger years but now your positions have traded places. It can be emotional and challenging to see your parents getting older and to recognize that they need help. When it becomes clear that your senior parents need help, you have to face some important decisions. Here are some…

5 Signs Your Parent Needs a Caregiver

You want to believe your parents are all-powerful and invincible. It can be difficult to see some signs that suggest your parents are starting to slow down and lose some of their abilities. But at the same time, changes may occur so subtly that you may not notice or might be more likely to second-guess…

Prescription: A Pet’s Love

Owning a pet is no small thing, despite what most may think. Animals require your love, time, and commitment. These demands can seem trivial and small to worry about, at least when you’re a healthy individual with time to spare. However, when you’re sick, or injured many small tasks become problematic and stressful. How are…

Don’t Slip! The Basics of Fall Prevention

Most people enjoy living independently in their own homes for as long as possible. This is usually attainable if you take the right precautions. Falls are the biggest risk to most people in their homes, particularly as they get older. But taking a few simple steps to reduce the likelihood that falls will occur can…

Home Safety for Homecare Patients

Most people prefer to live independently for as long as possible. Many seniors still continue to thrive while living at home in their own environments, where they are the most comfortable. However, new concerns begin to arise for people who live alone, especially as they get older or if other health conditions are present. Most…

Honoring the Heroes: Let’s Hear It for Nurses Week

Nurses play a very important role in our society. In fact, the public has rated nursing the most honest and ethical profession for the past 16 years running. Regardless of what field of nursing you work in or your level of education, all nurses selflessly help their patients in the pursuit of health and wellbeing….

Life Hacks for Living with Arthritis

If you or someone you care for has arthritis, you’re not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 54 million Americans are living with arthritis. This disease can be debilitating and can make ordinary tasks more challenging. But this common disease can be easier to live with when you try…

How Assisted Can Help In-home Care Patients

Illness and medical needs are inevitable for everyone. For some, it may take decades before an illness can become a major concern and for others not so long. It’s always important to ask yourself “what might happen if I get sick”. Medical expenses can add up quickly, and with the cost of living already so…