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How To Manage Stress as a Family Caregiver
April 14, 2025 Caregiving | Family & Loved Ones
Family caregivers tend to care for everyone else around them but neglect their own well-being to the point where the stress from caregiving causes them to become unhealthy. Here are signs to recognize this stress and seven ways to manage it in a healthy way.
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Transportation Options for Seniors in the Corridor
April 14, 2025
Ensuring that seniors in the Corridor have access to reliable and supportive transportation is vital for their independence and quality of life. Read on to learn about the supportive transportation options available from Right at Home Cedar Rapids. 
A senior male client and female Right at Home caregiver are lifting small barbells above their heads A senior male client and female Right at Home caregiver are lifting small barbells above their heads

5 Tips for Safe, Sustainable Exercise for Older Adults
April 11, 2025 Health & Safety
Safe and sustainable exercise improves brain health and helps seniors sleep better and maintain their independence longer. If you want to get started on an exercise program, consult your physician first and then follow these five tips.
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Simple and Nutritious: Dietary Support for Seniors With Parkinson’s
April 10, 2025 Family & Loved Ones | Caregiving
Parkinson’s is a disease where diet, nutrition, and exercise can significantly affect the quality of life. In some cases, it can even slow the disease’s progression. Here are nutritional recommendations that can truly make a difference.
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The Importance of Regular Checkups
April 07, 2025 Life Planning | Health & Safety
From monitoring blood pressure and cholesterol to screening for conditions like osteoporosis and diabetes, routine checkups help older adults stay active and independent for years to come. Here are ways that keeping those yearly check-ins can help.
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Volunteering at JA BizTown Mobile Tour with Prairie Creek Intermediate
April 04, 2025
The clinical manager for Right at Home Cedar Rapids, Kim Hoffman, recently had an opportunity to volunteer with JA Biztown's Mobile Tour and get a glimpse at our future healthcare leaders. She helped manage students as they ran a mock health and wellness company. Read on to learn more about this inspiring experience. 
Female Right at Home caregiver helping a senior female client walk out of client's house Female Right at Home caregiver helping a senior female client walk out of client's house

Spring Safety Checklist for Older Adults
April 02, 2025 Health & Safety | Family & Loved Ones
Assessing home safety on a regular basis is important to keep seniors safe, and springtime is a great opportunity to do just that. From indoor and outdoor safety to health and wellness reminders, here is a handy checklist to help.
Senior female client using a walker is outside walking with her female Right at Home caregiver Senior female client using a walker is outside walking with her female Right at Home caregiver

How Solo Agers Can Live Safely With Parkinson’s Disease
March 31, 2025 Health & Safety | Life Planning
Receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease can be a shock and cause fear and confusion. Especially if you are a solo ager, it can be overwhelming to think about the future. Here are ways you can live safely with Parkinson’s disease as a solo ager.
Senior female client outside walking arm in arm with female Right at Home caregiver Senior female client outside walking arm in arm with female Right at Home caregiver

Healthy Vision Tips for Older Adults
March 25, 2025 Health & Safety
Vision loss can be devastating to older adults. It can lead to depression and social isolation, among other issues. But with regular exams and healthy living, the risk of vision problems can be reduced. Here are tips to follow.
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Honoring Social Workers: Compassion + Action
March 20, 2025 Caregiving | Life Planning
A social worker’s role in the health care continuum can vary, but what is consistent is how they advocate for and empower aging adults in a variety of settings. Here are ways social workers provide a much-needed support system to seniors.
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