Home Care Is a Solution That Helps Seniors Age in Place

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It was not long ago when there was a general presumption that when we grow older, we will naturally need to relocate into a nursing home or assisted living facility. There is now a better understanding that living at home for the duration of aging with in-home support is actually a feasible option. There is […]

Balancing Act: Caring for Elderly Parents and School-Aged Children

Elderly Parents

If your days are overflowing with working, parenting, managing a home, taking care of elderly parents, and attempting to fit time in for yourself while nurturing other relationships, welcome to the sandwich generation! Made up of those ages 35 – 54 who are “sandwiched” between meeting the needs of both children at home and elderly […]

10 Myths About Mesothelioma and Asbestos

Mesothelioma and Asbestos

Unfortunately, there are quite a few misconceptions regarding mesothelioma, the rare and aggressive disease caused by asbestos exposure. Some people ask, “Is mesothelioma contagious?” Others believe the disease is linked to smoking. These incorrect assessments range from how people develop mesothelioma to where the disease forms within the body. Other mesothelioma myths include the demographics affected by […]

New Year Goal Setting: Meaningful Resolutions for Caregivers

New Year Goal Setting

We either love them or avoid them, but no matter what our stance on New Year goal setting, there is something incredibly invigorating about moving into a new year, providing us with a clean slate and the chance to make any changes we aspire to improve wellbeing or to accomplish a new goal or dream. […]

Fostering Heartfelt Gratitude for Enhanced Senior Health

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People say there’s always something to be thankful for, and this time of year, more than any other, emphasizes the desire for us to express our heartfelt gratitude. Nonetheless, for older adults, for a number of reasons, it may be hard to find and concentrate on the positives in the course of the difficulties of […]

Elder Abuse Can Happen to Anyone. Take These Steps to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe.

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It breaks our hearts to hear stories on the news of vulnerable seniors who’ve experienced mistreatment and abuse, and maybe it seems as though it’s something that will happen to “somebody else” – definitely not to our own senior loved ones. However, approximately 5 million seniors in the United States are put through some type […]