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A Practical Guide to Fall Prevention: Avoid Common Mistakes and Keep Seniors Safe

By |2025-10-13T09:32:25-05:00October 8th, 2025|Categories: Aging in Place|Tags: , , |

A Practical Guide to Fall Prevention: Avoid Common Mistakes and Keep Seniors Safe Ten Steps to Prevent Falls When it comes to fall prevention, the odds are often stacked against aging loved ones. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of every four seniors will fall this year—making falls [...]

10 Signs of Caregiver Burnout (And How to Address Them)

By |2025-10-01T12:50:57-05:00October 1st, 2025|Categories: Aging in Place|Tags: , , , , , , |

10 Signs of Caregiver Burnout (And How to Address Them) Caring for a loved one can be one of the most fulfilling experiences in life. It offers a unique opportunity to provide comfort, support, and connection. However, the demands of this role can also be incredibly challenging. When you’re focused on someone else’s health [...]

7 Benefits of Becoming a Caregiver: A Rewarding Career Choice

By |2025-09-17T15:41:49-05:00September 22nd, 2025|Categories: Caregivers|Tags: , , , , |

7 Benefits of Becoming a Caregiver: A Rewarding Career Choice Are you looking for a flexible schedule that will allow you to be home with your children before and after school or take aging loved ones to doctor’s appointments? Do you need a part-time job while finishing your education? Are you a retired professional [...]

10 Proven Healthy Aging Tips: Stay Active, Sharp, and Thriving

By |2025-09-17T15:40:42-05:00September 15th, 2025|Categories: Aging in Place|Tags: |

10 Proven Healthy Aging Tips: Stay Active, Sharp, and Thriving Embrace Healthy Aging You’ve seen the ads—silver-haired men and women cycling, running, boating, and living their golden years to the fullest. But what does it take to enjoy a similar lifestyle? “As we age, our minds and bodies change. Prioritizing healthy habits can help [...]

7 Essential Ways Home Care Enhances Hospice Support for Patients and Families

By |2025-09-17T15:39:45-05:00September 8th, 2025|Categories: Home Care|Tags: , |

7 Essential Ways Home Care Enhances Hospice Support for Patients and Families Understanding the Role of Home Care in Hospice If you’re familiar with hospice, you know that the care, comfort, and support team members provide makes end-of-life situations a little easier for patients and their families. However, combining home care and hospice support [...]

5 Proven Lifestyle Habits to Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

By |2025-09-11T14:03:12-05:00September 1st, 2025|Categories: Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease|Tags: , , |

5 Proven Lifestyle Habits to Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s Disease: A Growing Concern in the U.S. Currently in the U.S., more than 7 million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, that number is expected to rise to 13.8 million by 2050.  “Working with seniors and their [...]

Essential Nutrition Tips for Older Adults: Healthy Aging Starts Here

By |2025-09-04T10:56:42-05:00August 28th, 2025|Categories: Aging in Place|Tags: , , , , |

Essential Nutrition Tips for Older Adults: Healthy Aging Starts Here What’s in your mom’s refrigerator - fresh fruits and vegetables or hot dogs and canned peaches? Why Nutrition Matters as We Age As we grow older, our nutritional needs change. Older adults often require fewer calories but need more nutrients to maintain their health [...]

Is Home Care the Right Choice for Your Aging Loved Ones? Discover the Benefits of Home Care For Seniors

By |2025-09-04T10:54:33-05:00August 21st, 2025|Categories: Home Care|Tags: , , , , |

Is Home Care the Right Choice for Your Aging Loved Ones? Discover the Benefits of Home Care For Seniors Why Consider Home Care for Your Aging Loved Ones? You’re worried about your dad. He’s healthy, but, ever since your mom died, he hasn’t been taking care of himself of his home.  Is it time [...]

10 Essential Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving: Supporting Aging Loved Ones from Afar

By |2025-09-04T10:52:58-05:00August 7th, 2025|Categories: Aging in Place|Tags: , , , |

10 Essential Tips for Long-Distance Caregivers: Supporting Aging Loved Ones from Afar Your aging mom lives by herself. She doesn’t drive anymore, so she’s lost touch with her friends and given up her hobbies. You visit as often as you can but, because she lives in Missouri and you live in Nebraska, you worry [...]

The Power of Presence: Enhancing Hospice Care Support with Compassionate Home Care

By |2025-08-22T11:49:55-05:00July 31st, 2025|Categories: Home Care|Tags: , |

The Power of Presence: Enhancing Hospice Care with Compassionate Home Support The Growing Need for Connection in Hospice Care As people age, the need for connection and companionship becomes increasingly important. This is especially true for people who are nearing the end of life.  Experts say it’s not unusual for seniors in hospice care [...]

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