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A male Right at Home staff member is sitting with a senior couple while they read a brochure during an in-home assessment visit A male Right at Home staff member is sitting with a senior couple while they read a brochure during an in-home assessment visit

Top Questions About Hospice and Palliative Care Answered
December 12, 2024 Family & Loved Ones | Life Planning
Hospice care and palliative care are terms that people often get confused about. Here are answers to frequently asked questions about both types of support.
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How To Share Caregiving Responsibilities With Family
December 11, 2024 Caregiving | Family & Loved Ones
Managing the well-being of an aging loved one can be overwhelming when it is on the shoulders of only one person. Here are practical ways to encourage siblings or other relatives to join the caregiving journey.
A multigenerational family consisting of two senior grand parents, two parents, and two children opening Christmas gifts in a living room with a large Christmas tree, while a female Right at Home caregiver joins them. A multigenerational family consisting of two senior grand parents, two parents, and two children opening Christmas gifts in a living room with a large Christmas tree, while a female Right at Home caregiver joins them.

Tips To Help Seniors Eat Healthy During the Holidays
December 10, 2024 Family & Loved Ones | Health & Safety
Holidays are typically celebrated with traditional food and drink. If you’re an older adult with specific dietary requirements, healthy holiday eating can be challenging. Here are ways to plan so you can still enjoy your family’s holiday traditions.
A female Right at Home caregiver looks on as a senior female client is facetime chatting with her family on a tablet A female Right at Home caregiver looks on as a senior female client is facetime chatting with her family on a tablet

9 Great Techy Gift Ideas for Senior Loved Ones
December 04, 2024 Technology | Family & Loved Ones
If you have an older adult on your holiday gift list, you may be looking for ideas on what to get them. Here are nine great technology-driven gift ideas to consider.
Senior female client lighting a Hanukkah candle with the assistance of her female right at home caregiver Senior female client lighting a Hanukkah candle with the assistance of her female right at home caregiver

Long-Distance Caregiving: A Checklist for Holiday Visits
December 02, 2024 Family & Loved Ones | Life Planning | Caregiving
The holidays provide a chance to check in on aging loved ones and enjoy their company, but they can also be an opportunity to ensure loved ones are aging safely wherever their home may be. What should you look for while visiting? Here are specific things to watch for to ensure your older loved one’s well-being.
A senior couple, a man and a woman, who is wearing an oxygen tube, sitting on a couch in a living room looking at a Right at Home pamphlet. A senior couple, a man and a woman, who is wearing an oxygen tube, sitting on a couch in a living room looking at a Right at Home pamphlet.

8 Things Not To Do When Initiating a Conversation About In-Home Care With Aging Parents
November 26, 2024 Life Planning | Family & Loved Ones
According to an AARP survey, 77% of adults age 50 and older want to remain in their homes for the long term. For many of these older adults, some assistance will be needed to do that safely. If you see a decline in your parents, how do you initiate a conversation about getting help for them? Here are eight things NOT to do when having this discussion.
A female Right at Home caregiver is helping a senior female client use a tablet. A female Right at Home caregiver is helping a senior female client use a tablet.

Protect Against Scams Targeting Seniors
November 22, 2024 Technology | Health & Safety
Most older adults don’t expect to fall for a scam, but according to the FBI, scams targeting people age 60 and older caused over $3.4 billion in losses in 2023. That’s an increase of 14% over the previous year. This means people should be more vigilant than ever to protect their assets. Here are tips to help.
a female Right at Home caregiver helping a senior female client try on winter gloves as they prepare a winter safety kit a female Right at Home caregiver helping a senior female client try on winter gloves as they prepare a winter safety kit

Cold-Weather Safety Planning for Seniors
November 20, 2024 Health & Safety
In many parts of the country, colder weather is settling in, and people are preparing for snow, ice, and sleet, common in winter. If you live in the northern part of the U.S., here are tips and a cold-weather safety checklist you can download to ensure you and your older loved one are prepared.
Female Right at Home caregiver and senior female client eating a Thanksgiving meal at the dining room table inside of client's home Female Right at Home caregiver and senior female client eating a Thanksgiving meal at the dining room table inside of client's home

Improving the Holiday Experience for a Loved One With Alzheimer’s or Dementia
November 14, 2024 Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Support | Family & Loved Ones | Caregiving
When you’re a family caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other form of dementia, the holiday season can pose a challenge. Whether you’re hosting a family party or taking your loved one to an event, here are tips to help ensure it is enjoyable for all.
A turquoise blue background with the words "Warning signs of diabetes" and an icon of a hand holding another hand in pain in white. A turquoise blue background with the words "Warning signs of diabetes" and an icon of a hand holding another hand in pain in white.

Warning Signs of Diabetes
November 12, 2024 Family & Loved Ones | Life Planning
The warning signs of many chronic conditions can be easily overlooked in older adults. In the case of diabetes, early detection and treatment are important. Here is what to watch out for.
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