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Taking care of an elderly individual? Summer can present its own unique issues when it comes to senior living and care. Below are some tips you can use to keep your loved one safe. Beware of Insects Many insects abound during the summer. Some may potentially be able to cause…
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New York’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), which was renamed in 1995 and has received statewide expansion, has been touted as ‘the textbook example for innovation’[i]through its cost-effective and personal approach to home care. By allowing self-directing seniors, people with disabilities or their designated representatives to recruit, hire, train,…
Brenda Dever-Armstrong is the CEO and owner of The Next Horizon Senior Military Locator/Resource/Advocate. The Next Horizon helps seniors and military 55 years and over in locating housing, senior communities, medical care, financial, legal, realtors, movers or whatever the need may be, now or in the near future. The Next…
When it comes to caring for your loved one, there are many options available for seniors that can help them in their day-to-day lives. Someone who knows all about providing a variety of care options to seniors is Barth Holohan. He is the president and founder of Continuum: Private Duty…
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3 Ways Professional Caregiving Assistance Benefits Family Caregivers How Short-Term Respite Care and In-Home Care Ease the Transition from Hospital to Home The Senior Loneliness Epidemic and Solutions to “Cure” It Heat Stress in the Elderly Caregivers, Alcohol and Substance Abuse
As the baby boomer generation ages into their 60’s, 70’s and beyond, some caregivers in the United States are finding their responsibilities heavier than ever. The aging of the baby boom generation could fuel a 75 percent increase in the number of Americans ages 65 and older requiring nursing home care, to…