Everything Families Need to Know About Veteran Home Care
As our loved ones age, it can become increasingly difficult for them to live independently. This is... Keep
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Best Practice Considerations for Person-Centered Dementia Care
Did you know? One best practice approach for someone with dementia is person-centered dementia care, which prioritizes the individuals with dementia and their caregivers, placing them at the heart of care delivery. This method emphasizes a holistic perspective, aiming to maintain their overall well-being and enhance their quality of life.
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"I don't need a caregiver right now. I'm not that old."
If I had a dollar for every time I heard, “I don’t need a Caregiver right now I’m... Keep
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Register Today: FREE Webinar on Infection Prevention in the Home
Join us on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET for a virtual session focused on best practice considerations for infection prevention in the home setting. Keep
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What is Home Care?
Are you aware of the distinctions between the services offered by in-home care and medical home health providers? According to a Johns Hopkins study, approximately 25 million older Americans depend on home-based services as they age in place. Keep
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Best Practice Strategies: ‘Smart Aging’ Education for Older Adults and Caregiving Teams
Many older adults make significant life decisions in crisis moments — but many don’t realize that doing this could harm their well-being. That’s because making rash decisions typically involves a lack of resources, information, and tools needed to make the best choices. Keep
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Fitness for Seniors: How to Stay Fit While Aging in Place
It’s a new year, and that means most of us are thinking about making healthy changes. Whether... Keep
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The Important Role of Professional Caregivers
Professional caregivers wear numerous hats, and that’s because they do so much more than only look after their patients. In fact, professional caregivers provide support in a number of ways, including monitoring their patients’ health, creating a safer environment, providing friendship and companionship, allowing respite for the families of their patients, and so much more. Keep
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The Heart of ComForCare: One Caregiver's Dedication to Relationships in Care
If you have an aging loved one in your life, making the decision to seek care can be difficult.... Keep
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Top 5 Reasons to Consider Home Care Assistance for Older Adults
If you have an aging family member, chances are high that they want to continue living at home for... Keep
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Your Guide to Hiring the Perfect Senior Caregiver for In-Home Help
Are you taking care of an aging family member at home? Is an older adult in your life beginning to... Keep
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Register Today: FREE Webinar on Person-Centered Parkinson's Care
Join us on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 10:30 AM ET for a virtual session focused on person-centered Parkinson's care. Keep
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Senior Nutrition: Top 5 Healthy Eating Tips for Older Adults
Good nutrition is important, no matter your age. Eating right is how your body gets vital... Keep
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Managing Chronic Conditions at Home: The Role of Smart Tech for Seniors
Chronic diseases—like arthritis, diabetes, dementia, and heart disease—affect seniors... Keep
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Home Care vs. Home Health Care: What’s the Difference?
The decision to seek senior care services for a loved one can feel overwhelming. With so many... Keep
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Aging in Place: A 5-Step Roadmap for Living at Home Safely
If you are reaching retirement age or have a loved one 65+, you may have heard the term... Keep
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Welcome to ComForConnections!
ComForCare is excited to announce the launch of our new educational podcast for aging services professionals, ComForConnections.
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Best Practice Considerations: In-Home Care vs. Medical Home Health
Did you know there are differences between the services provided by in-home care and medical home health providers? A study by Johns Hopkins shows that about 25 million older Americans rely on home-based services as they age in place. Keep
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Frontotemporal Dementia: Best Practice Strategies
Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) is the most common form of dementia for individuals under 60, impacting roughly 50,000 people in the U.S. However, experts consider that number to be a vast undercount because of how challenging it can be to diagnose. Keep
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Leveraging Technology for Fall Risk Detection
As the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among adults aged 65 and older, falls result in more than 3 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually, including over 800,000 hospitalizations. Keep
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