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Risk Factors for Osteoporosis

 November 1, 2024

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Because bones reach their peak density around the age of 30 and then slowly lose density over the years, just getting older increases the risk of developing osteoporosis.

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5 Ways In-Home Care Helps Seniors Manage Chronic Illnesses

 October 25, 2024

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In-home care is a great resource for seniors that want to continue living at home but need extra help to manage a chronic condition like diabetes, arthritis, or heart conditions.

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24-Hour Home Care Can Help With Lung Surgery Recovery

 October 18, 2024

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24-hour home care providers can help with mobility needs, medication management, meals, and more after lung surgery.

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What Are the Consequences of Poor Hygiene for Seniors?

 October 11, 2024

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When seniors have trouble with poor hygiene, there are a lot of different ways those challenges impact their daily lives. Home care services can relieve seniors of those struggles.

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Alzheimer’s Care Helps Manage Wandering

 October 4, 2024

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Wandering is a common problem for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease. Understanding more about this issue can help keep seniors with Alzheimer’s safer.

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How Ambient Noise Impacts Senior Hearing Health

 September 27, 2024

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Home care assistance can enhance a senior’s quality of life and protect their ears by taking proactive measures to understand how ambient noise affects their hearing.

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Helping Seniors Manage Speech Issues Due to Dentures

 September 20, 2024

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There are a lot of changes that seniors need to navigate as the years pass by, with some of them causing more issues than others. One change that can impact seniors in a significant way is the transition to dentures. However, there’s more to the transition than simply getting used  »

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Tips and Tricks to Help Seniors Stay Sharp as They Get Older

 September 13, 2024

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Senior home care can step in to provide support as well as companionship—which also helps seniors stay sharp.

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5 Reasons Your Senior Parent May Need 24-Hour Home Care

 September 6, 2024

24-hour home care is available for your senior needing round the clock care

If your senior parent has challenges that make it necessary for them to always have someone in the home with them, 24-hour home care is available.

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How Can Seniors Experience Less Late Afternoon Distress with Sundowning?

 September 4, 2024

Alzheimers Care can help your senior with their distress during sundowning.

Dealing with the distress sundowning can bring is not easy for seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Alzheimer’s care providers can help families find the solutions that work for their aging adults.

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Home Care Tips For Seniors To Manage Seasonal Allergies

 August 23, 2024

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The good news is that with the support of loved ones and home care, seniors get the assistance they need to help them breathe easier.

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5 Fruits That Diabetics Can Enjoy With The Help of Senior Home Care

 August 16, 2024

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If your senior mom or dad has diabetes you may think that they can’t eat fruit and if their doctor has told them not to eat fruit then fruit should be off limits. But some diabetics can certain kinds of fruit, and fruit has a lot of health benefits for  »

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How Home Care Assistance Helps Seniors That Live Alone

 August 9, 2024

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Home care assistance includes a range of services that can help seniors who are living independently be comfortable and healthy at home.

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Managing Hallucinations, Delusions, and Paranoia with the Help of Alzheimer’s Care

 August 2, 2024

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Learning how to respond to seniors suffering from hallucinations and paranoia is easier with the support of Alzheimer’s care.

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How Seniors Can Socialize With Companion Care At Home

 July 24, 2024

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Loneliness can cause a wide range of physical and mental health problems for seniors, but companion care at home can help them socialize.

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Senior Home Care Offers Support Through Grief and Loss

 July 19, 2024

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Feelings of grief can be especially difficult for seniors, but senior home care can help them navigate these difficult emotions.

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Exploring Dairy Alternatives for Seniors with Home Care Assistance

 July 12, 2024

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With home care assistance by their side, seniors can explore dairy and diet alternatives to determine which is best for them.

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24-Hour Home Care Encourages Seniors to Garden

 July 3, 2024

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Gardening is a great low intensity activity and hobby recommended by 24-hour home care that seniors can do throughout the year.

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Alzheimer’s Care Helps Seniors Suffering With Appetite Loss

 June 25, 2024

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Alzheimer’s can change the way that your mom thinks, sees, sleeps, and even how she eats. That’s because Alzheimer’s changes the way that the brain processes information. If your mom is refusing to eat or is only eating a little bit and you’re worried that she’s not getting the nutrition  »

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Mood Boosting Activities In-Home Care Can Help Seniors Do This Summer

 June 21, 2024

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In-home care can help your senior loved ones get out of the house or find time being creative indoors to enjoy the summer months.

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Elder Care Tips on Keeping Seniors Cool This Summer

 June 14, 2024

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Elder care can help you or your senior loves one stay cool this summer by implementing simple routines with items for cooling and hydration.

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What is Senior Home Care and How Can it Help Your Loved One?

 June 7, 2024

Senior Home Care in Greentree

Senior home care can help your loved one with activities of daily living, provide companionship, and be there for support on a daily basis.

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24-Hour Home Care Supports Nightly Senior Routines

 May 31, 2024

24-Hour Home Care Bloomfield PA

24-hour home care is a great resources for families who need to provide their senior loved one with round the clock care.

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5 Ways Home Care Assistance Can Help Seniors With Shopping

 May 30, 2024

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Home care assistance can help you or your senior loved one complete their shopping trips with ease and additional transportation if needed.

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In-Home Care Encourages Seniors to Start a Gratitude Journal

 May 24, 2024

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In-home care encourages seniors to tap into their minds and start a gratitude journal to help stimulate memory and practice motor skills.

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Companion Care at Home Helps Seniors Use Different Types of Meditation

 May 17, 2024

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Companion care at home help seniors create routines and encourage your loved one to do meditation styles that best suit their needs.

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Elder Care Tips for Seniors to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

 May 8, 2024

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As our bodies age, we require adaptation to better nutrition such as increasing our fruit and vegetable intake to maximize our health.

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Senior Home Care Tips to Ensure Social Engagement With Hearing Loss

 April 22, 2024

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Seniors who suffer from hearing loss can benefit from the connection and socialization senior home care provides.

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How Home Care Assistance Can Help Seniors Develop Emergency Preparedness Plans

 April 17, 2024

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Preparing your senior loved ones for unforeseen situations such as power outages, medical problems, or natural disasters is crucial.

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Companion Care at Home Can Help Seniors With Loneliness

 April 10, 2024

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Companion care at home can help your senior loved ones feel less lonely and more involved by providing friendship and specialized care.

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How Alzheimer’s Care Can Help Seniors Manage Weight

 April 5, 2024

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Alzheimer’s care can help seniors who are losing weight maintain health eating habits and exercises to support overall nutrition.

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Finding The Best Home Care For Seniors After Winter

 March 26, 2024

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Hiring home care after the winter seasons can help improve your senior loved ones quality of life as the warmer months approach.

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Home Care Assistance Helps Seniors Enjoy Gardening Despite Mobility or Limited Space

 March 20, 2024

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Home care assistance can help seniors of all mobility types to use gardening as a method of mental stimulation.

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24-Hour Home Care Tips When Caring For a Senior With Cancer

 March 12, 2024

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When seniors are battling cancer, family caregivers can often use extra support from 24-hour home care services.

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Alzheimer’s Care Encourages Seniors to Write Letters to Their Loves Ones

 March 7, 2024

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Alzheimer’s care can help seniors engage in activities, like writing letters, to boost mental stimulation and memory recollection.

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4 Ways Home Care Improves Kitchen Safety For Seniors

 March 1, 2024

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Did you know that the kitchen may be one of the most dangerous rooms in the entire house? We don’t think about safety for ourselves when we’re younger, at least not the way we should. But when it comes to aging, the hazards increase. Seniors may struggle with less strength  »

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How Elder Care Can Encourage Seniors To Wear Sunglasses Year Round

 February 23, 2024

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Elder care can help seniors support their eye safety by keeping a pair of sunglasses handy for travel and daily outside wear.

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In-Home Care Supports Seniors When They Need To Stop Driving

 February 16, 2024

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It can be a difficult conversation to address driving with your senior loved one. In-home care can help fill in the gaps for transportation.

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How 24-Hour Home Care Helps With Senior Nutrition

 February 9, 2024

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National Hot Breakfast Month is the perfect time to assess the need of 24-hour home care to help with senior nutrition.

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Alzheimer’s Care Advice For Avoiding These Mistakes When Caring For A Senior Parent

 February 2, 2024

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Alzheimer’s care offers great support and advice in caring for a senior parent who is going through the life changes that Alzheimer’s brings.

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Side Effects From Weight Loss Drugs Seniors Should Know About

 January 24, 2024

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Senior home care providers can assist seniors at doctor’s visits to note the side effects of choosing a weight loss medication.

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Elder Care Helps Seniors Navigate the Colder Weather

 January 16, 2024

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Elder care providers can help ensure you or your senior loved ones are properly dressed and safe during the cold winter months.

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The Benefits of Home Care Assistance For Seniors with Cancer

 January 4, 2024

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Home care assistance helps seniors with cancer continue their routines as normal with additional support in daily living tasks.

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Home Care Advice For Navigating Osteoporosis and Screenings

 December 27, 2023

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Osteoporosis screenings are an important part of senior health. Home care can help seniors navigate the process and help with prevention.

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4 Signs Senior Caregivers Might Need Respite

 December 20, 2023

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If you or your family members are providing senior care, you may be showing signs to look into respite care to provide some relief.

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The Importance of In-Home Care for Older Adults

 December 15, 2023

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In-home care services are a great resource for seniors who need companionship or an extra hand with their daily routines.

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Understanding When Your Parents May Need Companion Care at Home

 December 7, 2023

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As your senior parents age, caring for them may go beyond your means. Companion care at home can help support their daily routines.

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Home Care Tips For Seniors Who Struggle With Mental Illness

 December 1, 2023

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Mental health is so important to focus on as a senior; unfortunately, it usually gets put on the backburner for your loved one. Mental illness can drastically impact your senior loved one and means your senior mom or dad is suffering from mental, behavioral, or emotional issues that are challenging  »

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Elder Care Tips On The Best Breakfast Foods For Seniors

 November 22, 2023

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Elder care can help ensure you or your senior loved one maintains a healthy daily breakfast routine with these 5 foods!

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Alzheimer’s Care Tips to Make Bathing Less Stressful

 November 17, 2023

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Bathing can be a frustrating situation for seniors with family caregivers. Alzheimer’s care can help alleviate stress and provide routine.

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