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6 Signs To Look For In An Elderly Parent

Posted on May 22, 2014 Aaron Bodie

With the elderly population on the rise, many of us will have to deal with the issues that develop in our parents as they reach their golden years. Most of us are not doctors or nurses and noticing the subtle hints of problems that can come from aging can be difficult. Kids, jobs, and all…

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Caregiver and Home Care Tax Deductions

Posted on February 26, 2014 Aaron Bodie

Well it is that time of year again when we get to tally up all our dues. Yep, we are talking about tax time. For all of us who are caregivers and incur home care costs for a loved one, you may be able to deduct the expenses on your taxes. PLEASE NOTE: to qualify…

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7 Caregiver Resolutions: A 2014 To-Do List

Posted on January 17, 2014 Aaron Bodie

Original post:(http://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/caregiver-resolutions-for-new-year-01112013/) By: Jeff Anderson New Year’s resolutions are profoundly personal and intensely optimistic. They require us to candidly appraise ourselves and our lives, and to recognize areas of weakness and aspects of ourselves that need improvement. After all, we can’t fix a problem that we don’t recognize. Resolutions also require us to believe in…

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Caring for a Parent: How a Home Care Agency Can Help Balance Your Life

Posted on October 2, 2013 Aaron Bodie

Caring for elderly or dependent parents can be a very daunting task for anyone to do on their own. Many times loved ones will need continuous hours of care. As healthcare concerns increase so will the time for treatments and other needs. We all want to be there to spend the time helping…

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Caregiver Stress – Five Helpful Tips To Keep it at Bay

Posted on February 4, 2013 Aaron Bodie

By: Sherry Netherland, Director of Special Projects for Assisted Healthcare Services Former First Lady, Roslyn Carter, said, “There are four kinds of people in the world – those who have been caregivers, those who currently are caregivers, those will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” Caring for a loved one who becomes…

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New to Having a Caregiver? Assisted Has 5 Simple Suggestions

Posted on May 1, 2012 Aaron Bodie

By: Sherry Netherland, Director of Special Projects for Assisted Healthcare Services For many of us, having people assist us who are not friends or family can be a new experience. All too often we must adapt to having strangers in our home, or the home of a loved one, during a time of crisis –…

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My Parents Need a Caregiver – 4 Helpful Tips for Finding a Solution

Posted on February 1, 2012 Aaron Bodie

One of the most common plea adult children hear from their parents is, “Please don’t put me in a home.” To remain at home and “age in place” is a primary goal for most older adults. Unfortunately, many families don’t plan for the day that Mom or Dad can no longer safely care for themselves independently. They…

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Caregiving The Assisted Difference

Posted on January 16, 2012 Aaron Bodie

Hiring Your Own Caregiver Is Not Always Cheaper Hiring Assisted to Meet Your Caregiver Needs Caregivers are employees of Assisted. Assisted takes responsibility for the employer/employee relationship. This includes: Ensuring that an appropriate caregiver from our team is selected to meet your needs. Handling all aspects of applicant screening and employment records. Contacting all references….

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