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Is This True? Five Things People Misunderstand Regarding Home Care

By Ted Wolfendale | July 1, 2019  People hear stories from others regarding home care and fall for a lot of misinformation. These are five of the most common misconceptions families have about home care services.  Home Care Aides Dictate What Care Your Parent Gets    When you call a home care agency, your parent may be interviewed …

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Five Home Care Benefits You Might Not Think about for You

By Ted Wolfendale | April 5, 2019  Home care providers do so much for your aging adult, but you might not realize how much they can do for you, too. As a caregiver, you also need to be able to slow down a bit and experience life the way that you want to experience it.  Caregiving Demands Get Smaller  …

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Entrusting Your Aging Parent to Someone Else’s Care is a Big Decision

By Ted Wolfendale | March 27, 2019    How do you know who the right caregiver is? There are a few steps you can take to help make your selection confidently.  57% of seniors over age 70 do not find it very easy to live alone. Many need assistance with some daily tasks. If your parent is one …

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Why Do You Need Personal Time as a Caregiver, Anyway?

By Ted Wolfendale | August 22, 2017  Some family caregivers avoid scheduling in personal time for themselves for a variety of reasons. The problem with that is that it can cost you way more than you think you’re saving.    You Can’t Be “On” All the Time  No matter what you might think, you simply can’t be on …

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What Do You Do If You’re Burned Out?

By Ted Wolfendale | May 28, 2019  Back in 2003, Dr. Peter Vitaliano led a study involving more than 3,000 family caregivers. He chose men and women between the ages of 55 and 75. What he found was that the stress hormone levels in family caregivers increased by an average of 23 percent. Caregivers also had antibody responses that were …

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Entrusting Your Spouse’s Care to Someone Else is a Big Decision

By Ted Wolfendale | March 27, 2019    How do you know who the right caregiver is? There are a few steps you can take to help make your selection confidently.  57% of seniors over age 70 do not find it very easy to live alone. Many need assistance with some daily tasks. If your parent is one …

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24-Hour Home Care: A Step towards Caring For Elderly Parents

As a result of the baby boom generation coming into their retirement years, the need for home care assistance is increasing dramatically.  The Senior Home Care industry is growing rapidly.  Instead of moving to assisted living facilities or nursing homes for care, more and more senior citizens are finding that there is a better alternative: …

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Alzheimer’s Diet to Boost Memory – Superfoods that Help

You are what you eat!  Everyone knows that your diet has a lot to do with your health, persona, and well-being. Choosing a diet wisely can help increase longevity and even avoid life-threatening illnesses such as Alzheimer’s Disease. Following the Alzheimer’s diet or the MIND diet that includes brain-healthy superfoods can help prevent the ailment and …

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