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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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Potassium in the elderly

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Having sufficient nutrients in the body is a general goal for everyone. It doesn’t necessarily take great effort to achieve this goal. If you simply follow a diet rich in vitamins and minerals, ...

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Long Term Care Insurance

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Long Term Care Insurance is additional coverage that most health insurance policies do not cover. This coverage may cover some of the activities of daily living (ADL) that you may need assistance wit...

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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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Bath Time For Your Alzheimer’s Patient

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Caring for an Alzheimer’s patient is one of the most difficult things you can do. Bathing an Alzheimer’s patient can be particularly challenging. It involves a lot of energy, time and patience....

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The 200 pound Gorilla

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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

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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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Aging Parents and Role Reversal

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  Aging Parents and Role Reversal This is the day you thought would never happen. Your roles in life are reversing. You’re trying to make decisions for yourself and your Aging Parent. What will ...

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

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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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Caregivers: Tips for Dressing Loved Ones

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One very common caregiving task is helping someone get dressed. This is a personal activity and it can be stressful to both the caregiver and his or her loved one. We hope some of the tips below can h...