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Deciding to enlist the services of a home caregiver may be one of the most important choices you make for the care of your loved one. Given the serious conditions this choice is often made under, choosing the proper caregiver is essential to the well-being of your family member and your own peace of mind. …
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Even when aging starts affecting their quality of life, most elders prefer to stay in their own homes. The sense of familiarity that comes from knowing their neighbors, treasured memories with family and unwillingness for change are all contributing factors to oppose moving to a nursing home in Philadelphia. Today, there are options to make …
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In the early stage of Alzheimer’s, most people are usually able to function independently. They can still drive, take part in social activities, socialize and even work. The role of the caregiver at this stage, however, is still an important one: they provide support and companionship, and help plan for the future. Your role as …
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Mid-to-late stage dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are two of the most common conditions that elderly people experience. Sadly, they present challenging behavior problems and can put a strain on their relationship with family members. It can be overwhelming to take care of your aging parent or relative with this condition, but remember that the anger, …
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Research has long proven the benefits of staying active and having a busy social life for elderly people. Apart from helping them cope with the challenges of old age, maintaining social relationships and mobility in old age also impact well-being. In fact, loneliness and social isolation are now known to cause poor health outcomes. In …
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The holiday season is a hectic time of year for all of us. It is even more challenging when you’re caring for a relative with chronic health problems, a demanding role during even the best times. Here are some helpful ways to keep the stress manageable so that you may enjoy the holidays. Keep it …
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With the holiday season vastly approaching this is a good time to discuss helpful tips to support caregivers of patients with dementia or Alzheimer’s. The most important step for anyone, not just caregivers is planning in advance for any holiday gathering. If you are a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s you already know that large …
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Deciding on when to start home care for a loved one can be a complicated task. Often time’s caregivers do not recognize some key signs that their loved one needs more intense one-on-one care, because they are overwhelmed with the stress of providing the day to day care. In fact, Caregiver Stress is one of …
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For many families who care for loved ones there comes a time where they need a break. The break could be a couple hours a few times a week to a month or two. There are two types of respite services in-home respite and out of home respite. Out-of-home respite includes adult day programs, caregiver …
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Since 1981, we have been providing care to clients as a locally owned and operated, Medicare Certified, State Certified Home Health Care Agency. We offer both non-medical and skilled medical care which is supervised by the Director of Nursing. We are available 24/7/365 for our clients no matter what their need in Bucks County, Chester …
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