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Give Yourself A Much Needed Break With Respite Care

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You may be burnt out. Stressed out. Like many Americans, you may be taking care of your Mom, Dad, or other loved ones. On top of that, you may also have a job and an immediate family of your own.  There is not enough hours in a day – definitely not enough hours to take care of yourself. You want to scream: can’t I get a break? As a matter of fact, you can and you need one. What The Numbers Say According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, you are not alone. In fact, more than 65 million people,...

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Awesome Therapeutic Powers of Coffee and Positive Thinking

It’s surprising when something that was once considered questionable for your health turns out to have health benefits, usually with the proviso to use it “in moderation.” That happened with chocolate

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At Home Peace, Tips from the Holiday

  [caption id="attachment_57" align="aligncenter" width="226"] Before, During, or After the Holidays, Because You Love Them, Call Us for a Free Consultation and In-Home Safety Assessment by one of our Home Care Professionals[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3001" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Beat Those Winter Blues - Let Us Help[/caption] Travel schedules - If you aren’t able to be with your family during the Christmas and holiday season, its ok – be creative and set your own holiday schedule. Traveling over Christmas can be stressful with traffic jams, packed airports and hustle. Look into the alternative of travelling before or after the holidays. And after your...

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Ways to Make In-Home Care Easier

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There's no question providing care at home for a loved one is a hard job. Having good resources at hand, both products and services, is a big help. Here are a few of the resources available for patients and for the people who help to take care of them. Oxygen Concentrators Oxygen therapy can be a difficult burden for patients and caregivers to take on, especially when first starting. Managing bulky tanks can be physically difficult and seriously limit patient mobility. Having sufficient oxygen supplies on hand is also a work-intensive chore. New oxygen therapy devices called oxygen concentrators are...

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Bring Light to the Holidays—How to Avoid a Blue Holiday Season

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Many people look forward to the holiday season. This is a time of year that is often associated with holiday traditions, spending time with family friends, eating delicious food, going to holiday parties and enjoying the beautiful winter weather. However, this can be a hard time of the year for seniors. They may feel nostalgic or lonely or depressed during the holiday months. As the holidays approach, they can begin to become upset about health issues, the loss of loved ones over the past year or their inability to travel to see family this year. The holiday blues can affect...

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At Home and Memories of 2013

[caption id="attachment_2966" align="aligncenter" width="300"] At Home Christmases - What is your fondest memory of 2013?[/caption] What is your fondest memory of 2013, so far? At home Christmases, the best.

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Holiday Gift Giving for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s or Dementia

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Shopping for holiday gifts for family members with Alzheimer’s can be tricky. You may be unsure about what they enjoy or what they’re capable of doing. When choosing a gift, think about their personality, their hobbies, their abilities and their favorite pastimes. A few great gift suggestions for those with Alzheimer’s include: A family calendar Give your loved one a personalized calendar for your family. Include pictures of family member—grandchildren, children, nieces, nephews, cousins, anyone who is close with your loved one. In addition to photos, take the time to fill in any special dates like birthdays, anniversaries, holidays and...

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At Christmas, Quiet Times to Feed the Soul - Tips for In-Home Caregivers

By Angel Everett We all lead very stressful lives, as caregivers especially. Many in-home caregivers juggle work, home, and caretaking, which leaves very little time to really relax. The holidays are now upon us and that creates more work with shopping and cooking, but it’s a perfect time to recognize our need for quiet times. Do you take a few moments out of your day to reflect and de-stress? It’s important for our physical and mental health to have that time to unwind each day. So turn off the T.V. and the ringer on the phone. You give a lot during...

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Five Tips for Seniors for Good Bone Health

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Millions of Americans age 65 and older suffer from a condition called osteoporosis, which weakens the bones and makes them more likely to fracture. As people age, their bones become more brittle, and fractures could lead to great pain, loss of mobility or force people into assisted living. Fractures can also require surgery, such as hip replacement, which can lead to additional complications. Maintaining bone health is also important because osteoporosis is a disease that sneaks up on people and often times has no symptoms until a fracture occurs. Adopting healthy personal habits is important for people to avoid having...

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Out of Town Siblings Doesn’t Mean Out of Sight

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By Dr. Thomas Hoess Taking care of an elderly parent from out-of-town is not easy. It’s the late night calls from the group home that your Mom is on the way to the hospital because she may have a blood clot that causes your heart to race. It’s when the phone rings after 10PM that you worry it’s the final call, the one telling you that your Mom passed away. It is challenging. Harrowing. Stressful. In my family there’s only my sister and I. Sometimes I think having a bigger family and spreading  the caregiving around would be easier. I...

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