Category 'Caregiving'

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by Rita Ude on May 22, 2012 0 Comments

The June edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter contains information, advice and support for adult caregiving.

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Technology to Keep Seniors Safe at Home

by Rita Ude on May 22, 2012 2 Comments

Several technology devices are now available to help seniors live independently and avoid expensive emergency room trips or moves to nursing homes.

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Keep Your Relationship Afloat After Retirement

by Doug Dickstein on May 18, 2012 0 Comments

One aspect of retirement that couples find most challenging is transitioning from spending 8-10 hours apart Monday through Friday to spending all of their time together. If you and your spouse have both worked outside of the home for the past 20-30 years and now are together during that time, it isn’t always easy to find the balance of “together and alone time” that you once cherished.

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A Loved One’s Dilemma

by Angela Roeber on May 17, 2012 1 Comment

"I was lucky that a friend of mine recommended Right at Home to me." Al McCoy

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New Tools Specifically Designed for Seniors

by Rita Ude on May 15, 2012 0 Comments

Today’s seniors are benefitting from the cutting-edge field of gerontechnology that develops products and services to make work and leisure easier for people as they age.

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May is Older Americans Month

by Doug Dickstein on May 01, 2012 0 Comments

Annually since 1963, Older Americans Month has rallied communities across the country in celebrating the contribution and achievements of American seniors. “Never Too Old to Play” is the theme of this May’s celebratory month honoring the experience, wisdom and understanding that older adults pass on to other generations. According to the Administration on Aging, approximately 40 million senior adults—people 65 years or older—live in America, comprising 13 percent of the U.S. population. One of every eight Americans is a senior citizen, and this number is expected to reach 72.1 million older persons by 2030.

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May Is Older Americans Month

by Rita Ude on May 01, 2012 0 Comments

May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of senior citizens nationwide.

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Benefits of Respite Care

by Rita Ude on April 24, 2012 0 Comments

While you may want to provide care for your loved one around-the-clock, it's important to seek support and take time to manage your own health and personal needs, too, so you can provide the best care for your loved one when you are there.

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Preventing Nighttime Slips and Falls

by Rita Ude on April 17, 2012 1 Comment

One-third of adults over age 65 fall each year, and falls are the leading cause of injury death among seniors. These tips can reduce the risk of nighttime injuries.

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Technology Helps Long-Distance Caregiving

by Rita Ude on April 10, 2012 0 Comments

To help them monitor their loved one's care when they cannot be present, some family caregivers are turning to technology to bridge the gap.

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