Category 'Support for Adult 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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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 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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Senior Programs in Beverly Hills

by Doug Dickstein on April 19, 2012 0 Comments

The City of Beverly Hills Community Services Department offers a colorful palette of programs and services for seniors. Art classes, computer classes, health, yoga, library services, group excursions and more. We provide a wonderful environment to nurture personal interest, learn something new and foster friendships.

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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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Care by Consensus

by Doug Dickstein on April 09, 2012 0 Comments

This question often prompts confessions of anxiety from readers without children. Some commenters declare that people shouldn’t live alone (though it’s a demographic trend unlikely to reverse anytime soon). Others point out that the real answer is a more comprehensive national policy to care for old people (true, but look at what happened to even the modest Class Act, meant to provide affordable long-term care insurance). Meanwhile, people without much family simply plan the best they can, setting up advance directives and crossing their fingers, hoping they can afford paid care when they need it.

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