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February 01, 2018
Last week I mentioned that I’d be sharing profiles of our Exceptional Caregiver Award regional finalists. I’d like to start with our Western Region finalist, Timothy Fiedler. Tim works for Rick Cseak at Home Helpers of Denver and Castle Rock in Colorado....
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October 01, 2017
It’s unfortunate, but too many of us still have a reflex reaction to caregiving for seniors as a sort of binary decision: Either Mom or Dad is fine on their own, or they need round-the-clock support.The fact is their care need is most likely an accommodating continuum and ...
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September 01, 2017
America is one of the few countries in world history to actually include the concept of “the pursuit of happiness” in an establishing document -- in the Declaration of Independence.Of course, we understand that happiness isn’t guaranteed, but we are free to pursue it, ...
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June 01, 2017
In-home caregivers are aware of the potential hazards our loved ones face while we’re with them. But one of the important roles of elder care is to anticipate and address situations that may be safety risks when we’re not there.Falling is the most common cause of acciden...
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May 01, 2017
With Senior Health and Fitness Day approaching, there are plenty of ideas for how to encourage your older loved ones to take their strength and conditioning seriously. We’ve offered our own take on the subject from time to time, as well.Our caregivers across the country wo...
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April 01, 2017
In-home care will never be a one-size-fits-all program. It’s personal.When you first start to consider in-home care for a member of your family, you probably have a lot of questions. Your loved one probably does, too.We have discussed several times the family dynamics of d...
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April 01, 2017
Gerry, a 50-ish professional with an active lifestyle, was chatting with a co-worker in the parking lot outside his office when his companion suddenly began leading him to his own car. Several times, Gerry protested that he had somewhere to go, but his colleague persisted.Ge...
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March 01, 2017
We start Daylight Savings Time again this week in most of the United States. This semiannual ritual is a nuisance (springing forward costs us an hour of sleep) or a blessing (falling back lets us catch up on rest at least a little), depending on where we are in the cycle. If...
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January 01, 2017
Saving SightIn addition to their obvious practical use, the eyes have been a source of inspiration for poets and dreamers practically since people have had the time to invest in such pursuits. Among friends and loved ones, a simple look or even a glance can communicate how s...
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September 01, 2016
For some, caregiving is a responsibility.For others, it’s a privilege.For all of us, it’s an honor, and that’s why it’s a special occasion when this call to serve others is recognized on a national level.It’s a special kind of person who commits a significant part ...
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