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Six Tips on How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout

Avoiding Caregiver Burnout to Help Protect the Caregiver and Provide Better Care for Your Loved One Being a family Caregiver is one of the most rewarding jobs that someone can do. Caring for a loved one in need may instill a strong sense of purpose and fulfillment while strengthening the relationship with that family member....

Five Benefits of In-Home Care for Veterans with PTSD

How In-Home Care Can Help Veterans with PTSD Manage Treatment and Receive Support Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop in anyone who has gone through or witnessed a traumatic or life-threatening event. It is sometimes referred to as shell shock, combat, or battle fatigue. While anyone can develop PTSD,...

How to Mitigate Elder Fraud and Cyber Scams

Four Common Types of Elder Fraud and How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones As our society becomes increasingly more connected through the internet, cybersecurity has become a major challenge. Data breaches, hackings, online scams, and other cybercrimes have become more common over the last few years and will continue to be a cause...

Six Ways to Improve Mental Sharpness as You Age

How to Adapt Your Brain to Keep Mental Sharpness and Improve Brain Plasticity The human brain is one of the universe’s most complicated and fascinating mysteries. It contains billions of neurons connecting and interacting in a vast network that allows for thought, emotion, memory, and consciousness. The brain has the amazing ability to change and...

Separating Fact from Fiction: Fall Prevention and Misconceptions

Understanding Common Misconceptions of Senior Falls for Better Fall Prevention and Safety According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 or older. As concerning as this is, it doesn’t have to be this way. Falling is not an inevitable part of aging....

Four Ways Family Caregivers and Their Loved Ones Can Benefit From Respite Care

How Long-Term Respite Care Helps Individuals Needing Care AND Their Loved Ones According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in five adults currently serves as a Caregiver. These Caregivers – often family members or friends – provide unpaid, long-term care to elderly individuals or those with chronic health conditions or...

Five Tips for Navigating Feelings of Uncertainty After a Hospital Discharge

Starting Your Recovery Journey After a Hospital Discharge to Adjust to Your New Normal Hospital stays, especially unexpected ones, can be physically and emotionally challenging for patients and their families. While a hospital discharge marks the end of in-hospital care, for many patients, it signals the beginning of a new chapter in their recovery journey....

Three Ways In-Home Care Can Complement Hospice Care

Home Helpers® Home Care Fills Gaps in Care by Providing In-Home Care to Provide Additional Support to Home Hospice There are several misconceptions associated with hospice, many of which may deter people from exploring it as a care option. Home hospice is not a sign of “giving up;” rather it is an intentional choice to...

THREE VETERAN PROGRAMS WORTH EXPLORING TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE

Resources and Veteran Programs to Help Veterans Stay Safe and Hold onto Their Independence For Veterans looking to maintain their independence for as long as safely possible, several resources and veteran programs are available to help get the care and support they need. These include the VA Community Care Network, the Aid and Attendance Program,...