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Understanding the Five Stages of Parkinson’s Disease

More common in men, and more prevalent than muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and Lou Gehrig’s disease combined, Parkinson’s disease impacts as many as 7 – 10 million people worldwide, with another 600,000…

Benefits of Homecare Assistance, Family Caregiver Support

Senior Care At Home Will Help You Relax

When you have a loved one who is getting older, you will find yourself with more responsibility than ever. You might feel worried about all that could happen to them while you…

Aging-Issues, Long-Term Care Planning

What if Mom or Dad Show Signs of Care Needs? How to Open up the Conversation

Gathering together with family during the holiday season is a treasured tradition, and the quality time spent with loved ones is priceless. It’s also a time of heightened awareness of changes that…

Senior Independence

The Rising Trend Toward Aging in Place: How In-Home Care Can Help

The combination of the aging of the baby boom generation and longer life expectancies are driving up the number of people 65 years old or older in the U.S. According to the…

Long-Term Care Planning, Senior Independence

Two Types of In-Home Care – And the One You Will Want to Avoid

The days of aging being synonymous with taking up residence in a nursing home have, thankfully, come and gone. Today’s seniors overwhelmingly – as many as 90% – would prefer to age…

Benefits of Homecare Assistance

Home Care: Local, Support Services Help Elderly Remain Where Their Memories Are

One of the best things about living in our area is the sheer number of wonderful, disability support services on offer for seniors and their families. As long-time members of the home…

Long-Term Care Planning

What to look for in a home care agency

As our loved ones get older, they begin to need more support in activities of daily living. Whether it's help keeping the house clean and cooking meals, reminders to take medication, or…

Alzheimer's and Dementia Care

Early Warning Signs that in Home Care is Needed

There is nothing easy about watching our loved ones grow old. They are the ones that we have always turned to in a time of need, but now the roles are reversed…

Benefits of Homecare Assistance, Senior Independence

The Elderly and the Internet: Applying Mom’s Wisdom To In Home Care

Seniors who can't get around like they used to may turn to the internet for their social activities. Websites like Facebook and services like Twitter help give seniors that social interaction where…

Alzheimer's and Dementia Care

Memory Care You can Use to Connect with Your Loved One

When an older family member struggles with memory loss and dementia, we often lose the ability to communicate with them in a way that is satisfying to both of us. Although there…

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