Category 'Caregiving'

Stroke Recovery at Home; What You Need to Know About Hearing Aids

These and other stories are in the May edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.

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Yes, You Can Take Your Senior Loved One on a Trip

Family caregivers often feel they can’t take their elderly loved one on vacation, but with proper planning, trips with senior loved ones can be both enjoyable and memorable for everyone.

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34 Medications That May Be Risky for Older Adults

According to the National Institutes of Health, drug-related illness is the cause for up to 23 percent of hospitalizations among seniors. This is why it's especially important for doctors and researchers to keep track of the medications that may cause harmful reactions in older patients.

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How to Improve a Senior's Diet; What Is Essential Tremor?

These and other stories are in the March edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.

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February Is American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and how to prevent this often-silent killer.

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In-Home Care Supports Fall Prevention

These and other stories are in the February edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.

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Fighting the Stigma of Alzheimer’s Disease; Supporting Single Seniors

These and other stories are in the January edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.

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Medication Therapy Management

Safely managing one’s medications is a typical challenge for anyone, but especially for seniors and their caregivers.

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Gift Ideas for Family Caregivers; Discussing Elder Care During Holiday Visits

These and other stories are in the December edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.

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Winterizing Your Home

As the cold winter air begins to blow, oftentimes too much of that air works its way into seniors’ homes. Now is the time to take steps toward making your home safe and warm for winter.

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