Mental Health Awareness Month: Spotlight on Senior Home Care
Entering older age comes with a lot of strong emotions. Turning 65 marks retirement for many: a... Keep
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Who Is Eligible for Home Care Services?
When it comes to caring for an older person, someone leaving hospital, or someone who has a... Keep
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Does Medicare Cover Home Care Services? Paying for In-Home Care
Finding a home care service for yourself or an aging loved one is one of the most important... Keep
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Coping with Covid
Under any given circumstances, we do our best to balance the demands of keeping those we care for safe and healthy with our other responsibilities to family, work and community. The current COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered how we are able to best support older adults. Keep
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Ten Questions Every Loved One Should Review with a Potential Home Care Provider
Realizing that an elderly loved one needs assistance can be tough. Whether it’s a parent,... Keep
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The Importance of Expressing Love as We Age
In this busy world it’s so easy to get wrapped up in our everyday practices. Between personal and work obligations we can easily neglect the most important aspect of our relationships with our loved ones: expressing love.
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Self Care for the Caregiver
When it comes to family caregivers, there’s something incredibly important that is often overlooked. This crucial piece of the family caregiver puzzle is self care.
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Helping Your Loved One Experience a Healthier New Year
Most older adults are living with chronic conditions. In fact, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 85% of older adults have at least one chronic health condition.. Keep
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Making Holidays More Enjoyable for Those Living With Dementia
For most, the holiday season is chock full of fond memories and anticipation. We look forward to quality time spent reminiscing and bonding with loved ones. For people living with dementia, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be a challenge. While they may not be able to participate in traditional rituals like complex cooking or storytelling, they can still find meaning and connection with slight modifications. Follow along to learn more about how you can create a more joyous experience for all. Keep
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Caregiver Burnout and the Dementia Patient
For those caring for an older loved one, they are likely no stranger to the burnout often associated with this type of care. Learn how to manage caregiver stress. Keep
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ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care Named One of the 2021 Best Workplaces for Women by Fortune Magazine and Great Place To Work®
Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have honored ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care as one of the 2021 Best Workplaces for Women. Earning a place on this prestigious list highlights the positive and inclusive workplace culture cultivated by ComForCare/At Your Side's franchisees, as well as the brand's emphasis on helping others live their best lives possible. Keep
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How Hospitals Can Assist Seniors with Transitioning Back Home
Here’s what hospital staff can do to help seniors transition home and stay home. Keep
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Raising Awareness on How to Reduce Falls
As a home care agency, we too want to spotlight the seriousness of falls and help change the conversation surrounding them. Helping older adults understand that they can be proactive in managing their risk and reducing their chances is step one. Keep
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ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care Recognized as Number One in At Home Care on Fortune's Best Workplaces in Aging Services List for 2021
Earning the number one position on this prestigious list confirms the positive workplace culture cultivated by ComForCare and At Your Side’s franchisees, as well as the brand’s emphasis on helping others live their best lives possible.
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A Free Virtual Workshop: Reducing Falls and Fall-Related Injuries for People with Neurological Disorders
The CDC reports that one in four older adults falls each year, and half of all falls happen to... Keep
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How to Prevent Heat Stroke in Older Adults
Staying out in the heat for too long without enough liquids is a huge risk for heat exhaustion,... Keep
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The Importance of Caregiver Vacations
Taking breaks helps caregivers reset mentally and emotionally. It may seem hard to leave, but vacations are important for caregivers and their patients. Keep
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ComForCare Named on 2021 Best Workplaces for Millennials
Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have honored ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care as one of the 2021 Best Workplaces for Millennials™ and 2021 Best Workplaces in New York™. Earning a place on these prestigious lists confirms the positive workplace culture ComForCare/At Your Side franchisees have cultivated, as well as the brand’s emphasis on helping others live their best lives possible. Keep
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Bathroom Safety Spotlight: Bathing and Toileting Tips for Caregivers
Many of our clients have limited mobility, and with limited mobility comes a potential risk for falls and other injuries. These risks are especially dangerous in the bathroom. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control), states that 1 in 4 Americans over the age of 65 fall each year, and 80% of those falls happen in the bathroom. Below are seven tips to help clients stay safe while bathing and toileting.
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How Case Managers Help Seniors & Their In-Home Caregivers
As our loved ones age, a top priority becomes helping them maintain a fulfilling life at home,... Keep
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