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Hidden Care Benefits for Veterans and Surviving Spouses

As you age, long term care costs can add up quite quickly costing you and your family a huge dent in your income. However, many veterans and their surviving spouses don’t know about the benefits they’re entitled to for long term care needs.

August 17, 2020Caregiver Resources, Disability Resources, Elderly Care, Finances, Legal Topics, Resources, Senior Resources, Supports and ServicesBy Adam K

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Bicycling Benefits for Parkinson’s Patients

Parkinson’s disease might not be treatable, but recent studies have found that there’s a simple way to reduce early onset symptoms while slowing the stages through bicycling.

July 23, 2020Caregiver Resources, Disability Resources, Elderly Care, Resources, Resources for Adult Children, Senior Health, Senior ResourcesBy Adam K

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5 Summer Health Tips to Help You Beat the Heat

With summer in nearly full force and increasing temperatures on the way, it’s important to be reminded of the dangers that these fun-filled summer months can bring.

June 16, 2020Caregiver Resources, Elderly Care, Resources, Resources for Parents of Disabled, Senior Health, Senior Resources, Tips and TricksBy Adam K

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Risks of Paying Caregivers Under-the-Table

If you or a loved one requires long-term care and wants to remain in your own home, you may be questioning how to pay caregivers.

April 16, 2020Elderly Care, ResourcesBy Onnika Bell

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6 Benefits of Senior Citizens Entering the Digital Era

While some seniors might feel that adapting to the newest trends in technology is unnecessary, there has never been a more beneficial time to reap the benefits of this growing world. Here are the top 6 benefits of seniors using the internet and how to get started.

March 7, 2020Caregiver Resources, Elderly Care, General Information, Resources, Resources for Adult Children, Senior Health, Senior Resources, Tips and TricksBy Adam K

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6 Tips to Beat the Holiday Blues

As the holiday season approaches it is common to expect a feeling of joy to erupt among your loved ones. However for some, the holidays bring a sense of loneliness and depression, better yet known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

December 2, 2019Caregiver Resources, Elderly Care, Resources, Resources for Adult Children, Resources for Parents of Disabled, Senior HealthBy Adam K

7 Disaster Preparedness Tips

disaster2.1With another storm season in the midst, it’s vital that everyone in your household is prepared for any type of disaster that may come your way, especially for the elderly.

September 30, 2019Caregiver Resources, Disability Resources, Elderly Care, Home Safety, Resources, Resources for Adult Children, Senior Resources, Tips and TricksBy Adam K

New Year, New You – Caregiver Resolutions

As we enter the New Year you may have already decided on your resolutions for self-improvement, but have you considered an action plan to help your role as a caregiver?

January 3, 2019Caregiver Resources, Elderly Care, General Information, Resources, Resources for Parents of Disabled, Tips and TricksBy Adam K

15 Caregiver Facts

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The role of caregiving in America is a growing position that is essential in our society but one that goes unnoticed and under appreciated. 

September 20, 2016Elderly CareBy Adam K

Identity Theft: How to keep your money safe

We all know that the world we live in today is not what it used to be. Continuously, we hear stories on the news about technology’s growth and the dangers it possesses, from cyber attacks and bullying to scams and fraudulent acts targeting people all over the world.

August 10, 2016Caregiver Resources, Elderly Care, Finances, Fraud Prevention, General Information, Resources, Senior Resources, Supports and Services, Tips and TricksBy Adam K
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