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Activities for Seniors

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Children aren’t the only ones who pipe up with “I’m bored. There’s nothing to do.” Our older family members often feel the same way. As we age, the things that interested us in our younger years eithe...

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Depression in the Elderly

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Depression is much more than just feeling sad. It is a common but very serious mood disorder that often needs medical treatment. It can cause severe symptoms that affect how you think, feel, and handl...

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Hypertension in the Elderly: Causes & Prevention

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Blood pressure can be seen as a barometer of overall health. Blood pressure typically increases with age, especially once one has passed middle age of 45 to 65. Somebody with high blood pressure is at...

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Respite Care

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As the magnificent colors of Spring are blooming and Summer is approaching, I’d like to talk to you about Respite Care.  While this is the time of year when many are planning their vacations, car...

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Spring forward with spring cleaning

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Time to spring forward, don’t forget to set your clocks ahead Sunday! With spring coming, birds will be singing, the sun getting warmer, the air smelling fresher. We are happier, feel healthier...

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Mother’s Helpers

New Mom

Guardian Angels of Home Health, Inc. is proud to announce a new service! We recognize the demands of taking care of your family. So we are introducing our Mother’s Helpers service. We will ...

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The 200 pound Gorilla

200 Pound Gorilla

That Thing We Don’t Talk About Have you ever heard the phrase, “The 200 pound gorilla in the room”? It’s a phrase that refers to a topic that nobody talks about, but it dominates everybody’s thoughts....

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Baby Boomer Caregivers

Boomers Caring For Elderly

Over 30 million Baby Boomers are caregivers, providing countless hours of assistance to elderly parents at no charge. It is estimated that, using average hourly wages, the total amount of this uncompe...

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Knowing when your loved one needs help and finding quality care.

Cooking Together

Today we find ourselves raising our kids and caring for our parents at the same time.  It is very common for our parents to want to stay in their own home and keep their independence.  This leads to t...

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Promoting Emotional Well-Being in Seniors

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Caregiving is not just about tending to physical health, there is an obligation to help with emotional and mental health as well. It’s important to know how to tend to emotional well-being to optimize...