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Senior crafts: Creativity for everyone at every age

Senior crafts keep creativity alive [caption id="attachment_501" align="alignright" width="146"] Senior crafts keep people engaged and inspired.[/caption] Remember the joy of creating your first macaroni necklace? And what about all those coloring books you enjoyed when you were a kid? Or, maybe you were a musician and played piano or guitar. Maybe you felt the most alive when you were gardening or cooking. The point is that when we're young, we're encouraged to create. There are no rules or boundaries. And, we know that no matter what we do, our moms will hang our work on the fridge for everyone to see. Problem...

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Quality home care: Our heartfelt vocation

Providing quality home care service is a vocation we take to heart. Our clients are like our family; they deserve top-notch care and compassionate service. When we’re needed, we’re there.  [caption id="attachment_493" align="alignright" width="200"] Phil and Annette Smith make quality home care their top priority. As family-run business, this couple respects the families they serve.[/caption] We know this because we live it. Every day. Yet, it’s nice to have a little validation from time to time that our work is recognized and valued. The Best of Home Care Survey maps our clients’ levels of satisfaction with our services. And we’re...

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Home care prices: What can I expect for the price?

Finding information about home care prices: Why is it so hard to get and trust a price? [caption id="attachment_476" align="alignright" width="120"] Phil Smith is the owner of FirstLight Home Care in Chardon, Ohio.[/caption] Home care prices can be scary and mysterious. Have you ever received an ad claiming a sale price on an item and then when you get there, you find out that you need to purchase other, additional items to get the deal? This is called a "misleading marketing tactic" and it, unfortunately, exists in homecare too when many consumers are most vulnerable dealing with a family crisis. In homecare or...

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Alzheimer care: How do I care for and support my loved one with Alzheimer’s?

November is Alzheimer’s awareness month - Learn how to best manage this disease [caption id="attachment_469" align="alignleft" width="279"] Activities like sorting and rolling yarn, or even knitting or crocheting, can be comforting to Alzheimer's patients.[/caption] Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be challenging. As these patients lose aspects of their memory, they may experience frustration as they struggle to remember how to complete tasks and activities. And, keep in mind that their challenge is also shared with their caregivers. Providing compassionate care may be challenging, but reducing stressful moments is possible – and creating an environment where loved ones...

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