Documents to Prepare With Your Older Loved One
Important paperwork and documents are markers of adulthood, and they become even more important as... Keep
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The Silent Thief of Sight: What You Need to Know About Glaucoma
It’s the second leading cause of blindness in the world – glaucoma. It affects more and... Keep
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About Mild Cognitive Impairment
Many families wonder what the difference between mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia is and what can be expected as MCI progresses.
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Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
Receiving an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis can leave many family members and loved ones... Keep
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What to Look for When Visiting Older Adults During the Holidays
For many families, the holidays are the only time they have to spend together, and COVID-19 has... Keep
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About Vascular Dementia
People with vascular dementia have unique needs that can be supported in the home. However, as the disease progresses, new challenges can arise. The good news is, it's possible to minimize stressful situations by applying proven caregiver strategies. Keep
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Celebrating Home Care and Hospice Month: How Home Care Can Help
November is Home Care and Hospice Month. Millions of nurses, home care aides and key staff members... Keep
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'I try to make life easier': Palm Beach Gardens Caregiver Earns National Recognition Amid Pandemic (The Palm Beach Post)
Luiz Guzman, a grandfather from West Palm Beach, was named Caregiver of the Year by ComForCare, a franchised provider of in-home caregiving services. Keep
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How Family Caregivers Can Provide Care During COVID-19
Taking care of others, especially older loved ones, is a role that can be both incredibly rewarding... Keep
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ComForCare of Palm Beach, FL, Employee Recognized as 2020 Caregiver of the Year
ComForCare Franchise Systems, a franchised provider of in-home caregiving services, announced their Caregiver of the Year at the company's 18th annual conference. Luis Guzman, a ComForCare caregiver in Palm Beach, FL, was awarded the 2020 Caregiver of the Year from more than 12,000 caregivers across North America. Keep
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How to Get Your Parent to Accept Help at Home
By Bill Woods, ComForCare of Washtenaw/Downriver
When it comes time for your parent to... Keep
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What Family Caregivers Should Do if They Contract COVID-19
Caregiving for an older loved one can be challenging, and the current pandemic makes it even more... Keep
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About Alzheimer's: A Video Series
As more people are living with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) families often wonder what they can do to manage challenges that arise and if what they’re experiencing is normal. Keep
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12 Questions to Truly Connect With Older Loved Ones
Have you ever heard that you are the main character in your own story? For most of us, we are the... Keep
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Keeping Older Adults Active During COVID-19
Older adults are a group that has been hit hard by COVID-19. They are at a higher risk of... Keep
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13 Halloween Costumes for People Who Use Wheelchairs
Halloween isn’t just for little kids anymore and neither is dressing up. In 2019, 68% of... Keep
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The Power of Music in Caregiving (Senior Outlook Today)
Steve Toll, care enhancement specialist and musician, talks about how music triggers memories, not only of the song and the performer, but also how we were feeling at the time we heard it, the people we were with and the events that were happening. Keep
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Keeping the Home Safe and Sanitary During COVID-19
Health and safety are paramount for us all during COVID-19. However, we must take special care to... Keep
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Robot Pets Make Good Companions for Seniors
Like shelter and food, companionship is one of the most important necessities in life. Having... Keep
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6 Questions to Ask a Home Care Agency
Finding a home care agency to watch over a parent, grandparent, spouse or another older loved one... Keep
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