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Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors What’s on your mom’s menu today? Is she getting a healthy dose of fruits, vegetables, and protein or is she making do with a peanut butter sandwich and a bottle of Ensure? “Many seniors struggle to maintain a healthy diet. It’s something we see a lot - especially if they [...]
Protecting Seniors From Tax Scams Tax season is upon us, and that means scammers will be looking for easy prey. “Tax time presents the perfect opportunity for thieves who are looking to con older adults,” said Mark Goetz, co-founder, and president of the HomeCare Advocacy Network. “They prey on peoples’ fear of the IRS and, [...]
Ten Ways to Boost Heart Health It’s February - American Heart Month - a time when the nation shines a spotlight on heart health. While important at any age, taking steps to keep your heart healthy is critical for older people. That’s because, physical changes that happen with age, may increase the risk of heart [...]
Start the New Year with a New Career Do you have what it takes to be a great professional caregiver? “Caregiving is so much more than a job - it’s truly a calling,” said Teresa Steinfatt, vice president of business performance at the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN). “Our caregivers are very special people who are [...]
Working While Caregiving Have you ever had to cancel an important work meeting because it conflicted with your aging mom’s doctor’s appointment? Do you use your lunch hour to check on your dad and make sure he took his medication? Are you worried that your supervisor’s patience is wearing thin because you have so many [...]
Bickford Home Care Now Serves Families Living in the Chicago Suburbs With offices in Crystal Lake and St. Charles, Bickford Home Care is now serving families in the northwest Chicago suburbs. “For years, area families have trusted Bickford Senior Living to care for their aging loved ones in our communities,” said Colleen Lesher, divisional director [...]
Brain Boosters for Your Senior Loved Ones It’s no secret that regular physical activity is one of the keys to healthy aging, but did you know it’s just as important to make sure the brain gets a daily workout? “Exercising the mind is just as important as exercising the body - especially for seniors because [...]
More Seniors are Embracing Technology When it comes to technology, older adults say they want devices that are simple, practical, and affordable - that’s the conclusion of a new Link-age Technology survey of nearly 2,400 people age 55 to 100. “Over the past decade, we have seen a steady increase in the ownership of many [...]
Survey Reinforces the Growing Need for Home Care and the Incredible Opportunity for Senior Living Providers An overwhelming majority of seniors say they want to age in their homes but, according to a new survey, many expect to eventually move to a senior living community. That’s why, at the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN), we believe [...]
Ten Tips to Help Siblings Have Positive Caregiving Discussions When you visited over the holidays, you noticed things weren’t quite right with your mom - there was spoiled food in the refrigerator, stacks of unopened mail, and stains on her usually very nice clothes. It’s clear to you that she needs a little extra help [...]
