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A male representative of Right at Home is performing an in-home visit with a senior female client and her adult daughter in the living room A male representative of Right at Home is performing an in-home visit with a senior female client and her adult daughter in the living room

Protecting Your Financial and Health Care Choices Through a POA
July 10, 2025 Life Planning
Having a power of attorney document and a responsible agent to represent your wishes should you become unable to manage your affairs is an important proactive step to ensure your medical and financial wishes are followed. Here are some tips to consider.
Senior female client of Right at Home sitting on a bench with her dog in a sunroom Senior female client of Right at Home sitting on a bench with her dog in a sunroom

An Overview of GUIDE
July 01, 2025 Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Support | Caregiving
Caring for a loved one with dementia can put a strain on a family, especially the primary family caregiver. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has launched a program that provides support, including care coordination and respite services, at no additional cost. Read on for more information.
Female Right at Home caregiver pouring a cup of coffee for her senior female client Female Right at Home caregiver pouring a cup of coffee for her senior female client

How To Pay for In-Home Care
June 27, 2025 Life Planning
Researching the options for care for an aging loved one can be overwhelming, and understanding payment sources can be equally confusing. Here are some tips for how to pay for in-home care.
Female Right at Home caregiver helping a senior female client garden in her backyard Female Right at Home caregiver helping a senior female client garden in her backyard

Preserving Independence Outdoors
June 23, 2025
Most adults want to continue enjoying their home during their senior years, including the outdoor spaces they love. Here are ways to ensure safety outdoors to preserve independence.
Female Right at Home caregiver helping tie a tie on her senior male client Female Right at Home caregiver helping tie a tie on her senior male client

Alzheimer’s vs. Dementia
June 20, 2025 Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Support
Often, the terms Alzheimer’s and dementia are used interchangeably, and while they both are conditions of cognitive decline, there are some differences. Read on to learn how they are similar and yet different conditions altogether.
Female Right at Home caregiver pushing a senior male client in his wheelchair down the street Female Right at Home caregiver pushing a senior male client in his wheelchair down the street

Summer Safety Tips for Seniors: Enjoying the Season Safely
June 17, 2025 Health & Safety | Family & Loved Ones | Caregiving
With a little proactive thinking and planning, seniors can safely enjoy the summer warmth. These tips will help ensure the well-being of older adults when out in the sun.
How to talk to your parents about home care - blog image - June 17 How to talk to your parents about home care - blog image - June 17

How To Talk To Your Parents About Home Care
June 16, 2025 Family & Loved Ones | Life Planning
Communication barriers can be a real challenge for families, especially when it involves an emotional subject like aging. Here are some tips about what to do, and not do, to make the conversation go as smoothly as possible.
Senior male client and male Right at Home caregiver fishing at a lake Senior male client and male Right at Home caregiver fishing at a lake

Father’s Day: Ideas To Creatively Celebrate Your Aging Dad
June 11, 2025 Family & Loved Ones
If you have an aging father, make this Father’s Day memorable and make him feel celebrated with these creative ideas.
A senior male sitting in a wheelchair with his adult daughter talking to a female Right at Home RN performing an assessment A senior male sitting in a wheelchair with his adult daughter talking to a female Right at Home RN performing an assessment

How To Help Plan for Your Older Relative’s Care
June 09, 2025 Family & Loved Ones | Life Planning
When an aging relative needs help, all of the responsibility often seems to fall on one person. But what if more family members want to help? Here are ways to help care for your aging loved one without being their primary caretaker.
A female Right at Home caregiver is prepping a meal for a senior female client sitting at a kitchen counter. A female Right at Home caregiver is prepping a meal for a senior female client sitting at a kitchen counter.

Family Cookbooks: Making Meals, Making Memories
June 05, 2025 Family & Loved Ones
Many seniors carry family stories and traditions passed down through the years. Part of that often includes family recipes that have become favorites. Have you ever thought about creating a family recipe book to capture the traditional favorite dishes that Grandma would serve during holidays? Here are some tips for doing just that.
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