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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.
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.
senior female client doing her grocery shopping with the assistance of a female right at home caregiver senior female client doing her grocery shopping with the assistance of a female right at home caregiver

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.
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.
A female Right at Home caregiver sitting with her arm around a senior female client A female Right at Home caregiver sitting with her arm around a senior female client

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.
Female Right at Home caregiver standing in the kitchen washing dishes, while senior male client helps dry off dishes Female Right at Home caregiver standing in the kitchen washing dishes, while senior male client helps dry off dishes

Smart Spring-Cleaning Tips for Seniors: Create a Safer, Cleaner Living Space


March 19, 2025 Caregiving | Family & Loved Ones | Health & Safety
Spring cleaning can be an opportunity for older adults to engage with family members and, at the same time, tackle the yearly cleaning task. Here are tips and strategies for how to approach the task.
A female Right at Home caregiver and senior male client are walking two small dogs outside A female Right at Home caregiver and senior male client are walking two small dogs outside

Silent but Serious: Your Guide to Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention


March 14, 2025 Health & Safety
Deep vein thrombosis, a dangerous condition caused by blood clots in a deep vein of the leg or lower pelvis, can be devastating for those over age 65. Awareness of the symptoms and getting timely medical attention can be lifesaving. Here is what you need to know to help protect your older loved one.

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