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      Hospice vs Palliative Care: Understanding Your Options

      The terms "hospice" and "palliative care" are often used interchangeably, leading to confusion among patients and their families....


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      Tags: Long-Term Care, Senior Health, Home Care

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      INFOGRAPHIC Steps for Preparing Your Loved One for Home Care

      When a loved one starts in-home care services, there are a few things you can do to prepare to ensure a smooth transition. Review...


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      Tags: Home Care

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      How To Talk To Aging Parents About Home Care

      As our parents age, it can be difficult to talk to them about getting some help at home. However, it’s important to have these...


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      Tags: Caregivers, Home Care

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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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      24-Hour vs Live-In Care
      By Rachelle Ehlert On September 19, 2022

      24-Hour vs Live-In Care

      If an aging loved one requires constant companionship and assistance, you may be considering around-the-clock care. Both 24-hour...


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      Tags: Home Care, Senior Living

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      The Importance of Home Care for Seniors with CHF

      Approximately 5.7 million people in the United States have congestive heart failure (CHF). This condition is the result of fluid...


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      Tags: Senior Health, Home Care

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      A Look Inside Biden’s Senior Caregiving Plan

      Seniors are a vulnerable portion of our population because they face many challenges both physically and financially. This...


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      Tags: Home Care

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      How COVID-19 Will Impact the Future of Home Care

      Traditionally, home care has been under appreciated within the healthcare industry. Home care focuses on the non-medical services...


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      Tags: Home Care, Coronavirus

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      Top 10 Signs Your Loved One Needs Home Care

      Aging and planning for in-home care is usually the last thing most people want to think about; however, having a basic plan in...


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      What Should My Caregiver Wear?

      If you're thinking about hiring a home caregiver, it can help to know what to expect. In many ways, the service you will receive...


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      Tags: Home Care

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      How Meal Preparation Services Keep Seniors Safe at Home

      For seniors, mealtime should be a positive, enjoyable, and safe experience. Unfortunately, seemingly simple tasks like grocery...


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      Tags: Senior Health, Home Care

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      How Home Care Benefits Seniors with Respiratory Diseases

      Not only do those with respiratory diseases suffer from difficulties breathing, but they can suffer from lower levels of oxygen...


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      Tags: COPD, Home Care