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      Organizing a Family Caregiving Calendar

      Caring for a family member comes with a number of new responsibilities and challenges. However, it’s a great way to ensure that...


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      Tags: Family, Family Caregiver

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      POLL: Top Concerns When Caring for an Elderly Parent

      Based on a survey conducted by Caring Senior Service, caregivers and senior care companies that refer their clients to home care...


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      Tags: Home Care

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      Top Challenges of Caring for an Elderly Parent

      There are approximately 53 million Americans who provide unpaid care for their loved ones. Many of these individuals provide care...


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      Tags: Family Caregiver

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      How Families Can Help with Hospital Discharge Planning

      When a loved one is in the hospital, all you can think about is getting them well enough to go home. But when the time comes to...


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      Tags: Hospital

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      Common Winter Illnesses to Watch For

      The winter time can be tough for families. Cold weather means that everyone is stuck inside more, There’s not as much sunshine....


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      Tags: Senior Health

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      Christmas Gift Ideas for Seniors with Alzheimer’s

      Giving gifts is one of the most common expressions of love and appreciation during the holidays. However, buying gifts for some...


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      Tags: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Holidays

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      Holiday Shopping Safety Tips for Seniors

      It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And that means everyone is shopping for gifts for their families and friends....


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      Tags: Senior Safety, Holidays

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      Proper Hand Hygiene to Prevent Illness

      Do you know one of the easiest ways to help prevent illness? Washing your hands! This seemingly simple task can help you rid your...


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      Tags: Senior Health

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      INFOGRAPHIC: The Dangers of Pneumonia in the Elderly

      Pneumonia in seniors happens quickly and has a poor prognosis. Seniors are susceptible to their pneumonia being severe. Discover...


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      Tags: Senior Health, Pneumonia

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      How Seniors Can Help with Thanksgiving Dinner

      Holidays can cause a lot of stress for older adults and their families. Traditions can bring up poignant and painful memories....


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      Tags: Holidays

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      How to Help Veterans in Your Community

      There are around 19 million veterans in the United States, and, unfortunately, this number represents one of our largest...


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      Tags: Holidays, Veterans

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      What Is Walking Pneumonia?
      By Alyssa Ball On November 7, 2022

      What Is Walking Pneumonia?

      In the US, about 1.5 million people are diagnosed with pneumonia. It can affect individuals of all ages, and symptoms can range...


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      Tags: Pneumonia