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Self-Care During Alzheimer’s: Empowering Seniors to Care for Themselves

Self-care during Alzheimer’s isn’t as hard to obtain as you may think! In our last blog post, we talked about the importance of caregivers taking time for self-care. But trying to find…

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Caregivers, Family Caregivers, Home Care Services, Respite care

The Seven Pillars of Self-Care for Caregivers

There are seven types of self-care for caregivers that are crucial to maintaining a healthy life balance. On any given day, your role as family caregiver may involve helping a senior loved…

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Caregivers, Family Caregiver Support, Family Caregivers, Senior Care

Unable to Resolve Disagreements With Siblings? Try an Elder Mediator!

Try an elder mediator for help with difficult family dynamics. In working together to make sure the care needs of your aging parents are met, even the closest siblings can find themselves…

Two mature women are sitting on a sofa having a serious discussion about how to provide better senior care for an older parent.

Caregivers, Family Caregiver Support, Family Caregivers, Home Care, Home Care Services

How to Work Together With Reluctant Siblings for Better Senior Care

Learn how to work with siblings to ensure a fair distribution of care duties for better senior care. If you are in charge of the majority of the care for senior parents…

Woman smiling and looking at medicine, happy because her incontinence may be treatable.

Chronic Conditions, Senior Care Tips, Seniors and Health Issues, UTI

Did You Know…Incontinence May Be Treatable?

Incontinence may be treatable, so it’s important to speak to you doctor about it. Incontinence, or reduced bladder control, is a disturbing and delicate issue, particularly for older individuals. It can trigger…

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Chronic Conditions, Senior Care Tips, Seniors and Health Issues

Separating Facts From Myths About Incontinence

Learn the facts about incontinence to better manage this condition. Incontinence is generally an embarrassing issue for those who are experiencing it. Preconceptions about the affliction often lead to people believing in…

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Meet The Frassicas

As founders of EquityReach Mortgage & Franchise Solutions, Mark and Aymee Frassica have over 30 years of successful business experience and are battle-tested as entrepreneurs, business owners, mentors and coaches! They have…

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Chronic Conditions, Senior Health, Seniors and Health Issues

3 Steps You Can Take Today to Improve Life for Someone With COPD

There are several steps you can take today to help improve life for someone with COPD. COPD has a significant effect on a person’s quality of life. Symptoms such as shortness of…

Chronic Conditions, Exercise for Seniors, Home Care Services, Senior Health

Ease the Symptoms of COPD With These Breathing Exercises

Use these breathing exercises to help reduce and manage COPD symptoms. During these warm months, we all long to get outside and breathe in the lovely scents of summer. For those with…

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Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety

Top Tech Tools for Maximizing Independence for Seniors

Maximizing independence for seniors is possible with the help of some innovative technology. From being able to keep in touch with long distance loved ones to having groceries delivered right to your…

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