Category 'Aging'

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by Rita Ude on May 22, 2012 1 Comment

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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Educate Educate Educate

by John Kindred on May 18, 2012 0 Comments

We just completed the Greenwood Senior Expo and had approximately 650 attendees.  Betty Davis has been doing the expo for many years and it just keeps getting better and better.  She is my inspiration. We love talking to the expo attendees because we get to educate them.  Most of the...

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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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The Aging Eye – Macular Degeneration vs. Glaucoma

by Rita Ude on May 08, 2012 0 Comments

Eyesight changes are common with older age, but two diseases, age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma, can significantly affect the vision of seniors.

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Why Seniors Want to Stay at Home

by John Kindred on May 07, 2012 1 Comment

Keeping our seniors safe at home is my passion.  Why?  Because that is where they want to stay.  I have heard this from so many seniors:   “We have been married 62 years, we have lived in this home for 58 years and this is where I am going to stay.”  The num...

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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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Why Senior Care as a Profession. Thoughts from the Owner

by John Kindred on April 29, 2012 0 Comments

We recently celebrated our 9th year of service as a Right at Home franchise.  The most often asked question was, “Why Senior Care?”  Why didn’t I become an airline pilot after 21 years of Navy flying?  It is really simple:  Senior Care is my chance to give back ...

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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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