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New ULP Geriatrics office to address increased need for aging services
May 23, 2012In order to ?address the mounting need for specialty services for patients over age 65, the University of Louisville Physicians-Geriatric Practice recently celebrated the opening of a new clinical office in the UofL Health Care Outpatient Center (HCOC), 401 E. Chestnut St. Read Full Story »
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Right Place, Right Time: Right at Home founder sees continued growth
May 17, 2012As a hospital administrator, Allen Hager had personally seen the anguish that families faced when searching for safe, appropriate quality home care services for their family members returning home. Read Full Story »
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Senior Spirit - Living Longer and Loving It
May 11, 2012Allison Warner is well educated on the issue of senior care and is a senior care advocate. Check our her new Newsletter - Senior Spirit. Read Full Story »
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Learn more about Jeannie Locy, Owner of Right at Home, from Business First
April 27, 2012Jeannie Locy is featured in Business First. Read Full Story »
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Right at Home Sponsors 2nd Annual Blondes vs Brunettes Flag Football Game
April 27, 2012Right at Home In-Home Care and Assistance is proud to sponsor the 2012 2nd Annual Blondes vs Brunettes football game to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. Join Right at Home at the game on June 9, 2012 at 3pm at Bellarmine. Read Full Story »
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Preserve an Older Adults' Dignity - Let Them Keep Their Wallets, Purses and ID's
March 20, 2012Help your aging loved one maintain his or her dignity by allowing them to continue to carry a purse or wallet and some form of identification. Read Full Story »
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Right at Home Is Finalist in 2012 Best of the Web Awards
March 14, 2012"We are excited to be a Best of the Web finalist", says Brian Petranick, Right at Home President and Chief Operating Officer. "Our site is designed to help guide you through the process of finding the home care options that make the most sense for you and your loved one. There is a lot of information in here that is useful for making a decision regarding care." Read Full Story »
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17.4 Billion Hours: Time Alzheimer's Caregivers Put in Last Year
March 12, 2012If you weren't an Alzheimer's caregiver, ever wonder what you might be doing with all the time you pour into the role? Unpaid family caregivers put in 17.4 billion hours providing Alzheimer's care last year, according to the just-released 2012 Alzheimer's Facts and Figures annual report from the Alzheimer's Association. Read Full Story »
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Let Right at Home and Caring.com help you work around caregiver denial
March 09, 2012Right at Home and Caring.com share some valuable caregiving tips for helping your aging loved ones, and the rest of your family members, that additional help really is needed. Read Full Story »
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Help Right at Home Help those with Alzheimers. Support Blondes vs Brunettes Football Fundraiser
March 09, 2012BvB is walking in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Down Baxter & Bardstown Road. Don Your 2011 Blonde or Brunette Jersey or Coach Shirt and Join Us As We Spread the Word About BvB 2012 If you would like to participate, please meet at the BvB staging spot (109) on Broadway between St. Anthony Place and Barrett Ave. Please arrive by 2:30pm this Saturday, March 10th Read Full Story »
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Right at Home Named One of Franchise Business Review's Top Franchises for 2012
February 15, 2012Franchise Business Review annually recognizes franchisors with the highest overall franchisee satisfaction based on its survey of franchisees. Read Full Story »
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Dr. Christian Davis Furman from UofL Geriatrics Selected for New Federal Innovations Advisors Program
February 13, 2012Dr. Christian Furman of UofL Geriatrics is appointed to the CMS Innovations Advisors Program. Read Full Story »
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Right at Home of Wake County, NC Receives Top 50 Entrepreneur Award
February 09, 2012On Feb. 7, Business Leader Media selected Tom Arnold, owner of the Wake County, NC office, for Business Leader’s Top 50 Entrepreneur Award. Read Full Story »
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Right at Home of Northwest Georgia Named Small Business of the Year
February 06, 2012Right at Home of Northwest Georgia was named Small Business of the Year by the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce. Read Full Story »
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Stop the Clock on Alzheimer's Disease
January 06, 2012Help build the national movement to end Alzheimer’s by being educated about legislative issues; networking with advocates from across the nation to make our case loud and clear as we demonstrate the commitment to advancing our legislative agenda and a world without Alzheimer’s disease. Read Full Story »
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Harvard study focuses on hospital readmission rates
December 28, 2011Avoidable readmissions cost Medicare an estimated $12 billion annually, said Karen Southard, program manager for Patient Safety/Care Transitions at the Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence. Read Full Story »
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Right at Home 2011 Tax Tips for Family Caregivers
December 21, 2011"It is important for all family caregivers to verify their eligibility and take advantage of these tax credits," said Allen Hager, chairman and CEO of Right at Home, Inc, an international in-home care franchise. Read Full Story »
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Happy Holidays from Right at Home Senior Care of South Central Indiana
December 14, 2011Right at Home also knows that there are many circumstances that keep family apart over the holidays. If you have an aging loved one who may be alone during this very special time, Right at Home would be honored to help. Read Full Story »
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Caring.com Provides Mild to Moderate Alzheimer’s Activities Ideas Center
December 12, 2011Routines can be very helpful for your aging loved one who has Alzheimer's disease. Try scheduling simple activities at the same time, and on the same day, each week. Read Full Story »
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Right at Home, Community Service Award Finalist
December 08, 2011Right at Home was nominated for their work in giving local caregivers the opportunity to learn what it is like to suffer from dementia and Alzheimer's disease through the Virtual Dementia Tour. Read Full Story »
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Right at Home South Central Indiana Publishes Latest Caring E-Newsletter
December 05, 2011The latest edition of the Right at Home Senior Care Caring E-newletter is now available. Read Full Story »
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Right at Home Caregiver Receives Humanitarian Award
October 27, 2011Right at Home caregiver Kris Golder received the Mother Teresa Compassionate Caregiver Award during the First Annual Senior Care Humanitarian Awards Ceremony in Yorba Linda, Calif. Read Full Story »
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When is a cough more than a cough?
October 26, 2011The common cold is the number-one reason for "acute" coughs (those lasting less than three weeks). Colds tend to run their course in seven to ten days. But the rule of thumb on the cough that usually accompanies a cold is that it can take as long as two to four weeks to end, says Edelman. That's because airways may continue to be inflamed and sensitive even after the infection has cleared. Read Full Story »
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CNA's - Right at Home needs you in Corydon, Indiana
October 23, 2011Right at Home In-home care and assistance is hiring CNA's in Corydon, Indiana. Read Full Story »
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UofL Geriatrics Holds 1st Annual Optimal Aging Awards Luncheon
October 23, 2011Visit the UofL Geriatrics website to watch the videos of some of our community's awesome older adults. UofL Geriatrics honored many of our aging movers and shakers on October 4 at the Olmstead. Right at Home In-home care and assistance is proud to have been a part of it. Read Full Story »
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Right at Home Senior Care and Caring.com provide tips for giving a good bed bath
October 11, 2011Caregivers have been giving bed baths for centuries: They're a standard of hospital and home healthcare. Read Full Story »
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In-home care helps older adults continue their favorite hobbies and activities—inside and outside the home.
October 03, 2011Spend your time caring, not caregiving by following tips and using information provided by Right at Home Senior Care. Read our latest Caring E-Newsletter. Read Full Story »
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Aging Adults, Are You Interested in Clues to Living to 100 Years of Age?
September 13, 2011At least half of all those who reach 100 have a parent, sibling, or grandparent who has also achieved very old age (90-plus), according to the New England Centenarian Study at the Boston University School of Medicine, which studies 100-plussers to unlock secrets of successful aging. Caring.com and Right at Home offer some surprising information for older adults and seniors. Read Full Story »
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Right at Home Publishes Latest Edition of Caring E-Newsletter
September 02, 2011The July and August 2011 issues of Caring Right at Home examined recent accomplishments in earlier and more accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. What does this revolution in identifying and even predicting the disease mean for patients and families? Read Full Story »
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Right at Home Senior Care Helps Caring.com to Share 5 Secrets to Aging Well
August 16, 2011Scientists are turning up some surprising key factors: approaches to attitude and lifestyle that not only add years to your life but add a better quality of life to your years. Let Right at Home Senior Care assist you in doing so. Read Full Story »
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Louisville's Top Docs work for UofL Geriatrics according to Louisville Magazine
August 11, 2011The results of this survey came right from the source — the physicians themselves. We arranged for questionnaires to be mailed to the 2,000-plus members of the Greater Louisville Medical Society. The survey asked: “If you or a member of your family were in need of medical care or treatment, who among Louisville-area physicians would you choose to provide medical care in the following specialties?” And, who were listed as the "Top Docs", those who work with UofL Geriatrics were among them. Congratulations! Read Full Story »
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Right at Home of South Central Indiana Has an A+ BBB Rating
August 01, 2011A+ BBB rating for Right at Home Senior Care of Louisville KY and South Central Indiana Read Full Story »
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Right at Home Senior Care Partners with Senior Pharmacy Solutions
July 29, 2011“You can’t get any more personal than their health care,” she said, referring to patients she serves through Senior Pharmacy Solutions, a prescription drug consulting company she founded in 2004. Read Full Story »
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AAIC fuels international Alzheimer's research progress
July 29, 2011The most important concept that anyone can support at this time is Alzheimer's research in order to try to cure this most debilitating disease. The AAIC is a leader in this type of research. Read Full Story »
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Right at Home Senior Care - Latest Edition of Caring E-Newsletter
July 28, 2011Here is the latest information regarding pertinent senior care topics. Let Right at Home Senior Care help you spend your time caring, not caregivig. Read Full Story »
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Let Right at Home Senior Care Help you garden through life
July 28, 2011A garden can be a place of respite and peace in our retirement years. “Grandma’s Garden” is a classic symbol of tranquility, life, and love. Few realize that gardening reaps tremendous benefits for our health. Read Full Story »
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Senior Pharmacy Solutions and Lynn Harrelson - Your Answer to Staying Safely at Home With Medications
July 27, 2011Medication management in the home can be a scary, daunting task for seniors and/or their caregivers. Medication errors are one of the leading risk factors for falls among seniors. Let Lynn Harrelson help with your home medication management. Read Full Story »
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Dr. Dee, U of L Geriatrics, Discusses Polypharmacy Issues
July 25, 2011Polypharmacy means “many drugs” and it happens when a patient is taking several medications, without a single physician monitoring them all. It can be a serious health concern, especially among older adults. Read Full Story »
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Medicare Enrollment Changes for 2011
July 12, 2011In the fall of 2011, the annual open enrollment period dates have been changed to give you more time to select and join a Medicare health plan or prescription drug plan. Read Full Story »
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Right at Home® International Opens First U.S. Master Franchise For In-Home Senior Care Services in China
July 08, 2011The first Right at Home office opened June 9 in Beijing. With more than 200 local independent franchisees in North America, Europe and South America, the Chinese agreement expands Right at Home’s services to four continents. Read Full Story »
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Learn the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer Disease
July 06, 2011Early diagnosis of Alzheimers Disease gives you a chance to seek treatment and plan for the future. Read Full Story »
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Challenges to Independence in Senior Years: Home Care Can Help
June 30, 2011Are seniors also pursuing happiness? A poll in the February 2011 issue of Caring Right at Home asked readers about their attitude. Thirty-seven percent reported feeling happier than when they were younger, with another 13 percent reporting feeling about the same. Studies confirm that our later years can be a time of fulfillment. Read Full Story »
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Help Right at Home Senior Care Help U of L Geriatrics
June 23, 2011UofL Geriatrics cares for older adults in the hospital, at home and in the nursing home. They also offer specialized geriatric medical care in the office setting. Read Full Story »
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Right at Home Named a Top 100 Workplace in Minnesota
June 20, 2011Right at Home Twin Cities and South Suburbs, serving the Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn., metro area, ranked No. 2 in the Star Tribune’s Top 100 Workplaces, among midsized employers. Read Full Story »
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Right at Home is honored to have helped this amazing stroke survivor
June 03, 2011Right at Home senior care provides care and companionship to adults with disabilities, aging adults, seniors and the elderly. We are honored to provide assistance to our amazing clients. Thank you to our clients for letting us be a part of your lives. Read Full Story »
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Right at Home offers opportunities for those facing health challenges
June 02, 2011Kim Stender, owner of the Right at Home Twin Cities North and West office, understands the barriers faced by people who have medical struggles. Read Full Story »
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Caring Right at Home newsletter full of senior care resources for those in South Central Indiana
June 01, 2011People of every age are at risk of harm from incorrect use of prescription drugs. And geriatricians agree that overdependence on certain medications can be a significant problem for older adults. Read Full Story »