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Honoring Our Heroes: Specialized Home Care Services for Veterans
November 07, 2024 Life Planning | Family & Loved Ones | Caregiving
There are over 8.1 million U.S. veterans age 65 and older. It’s imperative to ensure they receive the care they need. If you or a loved one is a veteran, learn about programs available from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to help you or them maintain their independence and quality of life.
A female Right at Home caregiver sitting with her arm around a senior female client A female Right at Home caregiver sitting with her arm around a senior female client

Aging in Place: A Comprehensive Guide to Planning for the Future
November 05, 2024 Life Planning | Family & Loved Ones | Caregiving
If you plan to live out your golden years at home, that is, age in place rather than move to a senior residence, there are things you should be doing now to prepare. Here are tips to help.
female right at home caregiver walking hand in hand with female senior client down the sidewalk female right at home caregiver walking hand in hand with female senior client down the sidewalk

Buying Guide: Medical Alert Systems Have Come a Long Way
October 28, 2024 Technology | Health & Safety | Family & Loved Ones
The U.S. market size of medical alert systems was estimated at $2.28 billion in 2023. There is no shortage of options available. As a consumer, it can be hard to know which one is right for you. Here are some key things to consider if you are in the market for a medical alert system.
Female Right at Home caregiver is helping a senior female client walk outside. The senior female client is using a walker for additional assistance Female Right at Home caregiver is helping a senior female client walk outside. The senior female client is using a walker for additional assistance

How Senior Volunteers Can Make a Difference in Their Communities
October 22, 2024 Caregiving | Family & Loved Ones
According to a recent nationwide Medicare survey of adults age 65 and older, 57% of them feel lonely. Volunteering is one way an older adult can positively impact their community and feel valued and included. Read on to find out other benefits of volunteering for seniors and ways to find the right volunteer opportunity.
A female Right at Home caregiver is doing the dishes in a kitchen. She is handing the wet dish to a senior male client to dry the dish. A female Right at Home caregiver is doing the dishes in a kitchen. She is handing the wet dish to a senior male client to dry the dish.

Kitchen Safety for Older Adults
October 21, 2024 Health & Safety | Family & Loved Ones
The kitchen is where families gather to share meals and memories and interact with one another. It can also be a hazardous place for older adults experiencing reduced mobility or health challenges. Here are tips to help keep your older loved one safe in the kitchen.
A male caregiver is standing next to a senior male client who is sitting in a wheelchair, looking at a book in a library A male caregiver is standing next to a senior male client who is sitting in a wheelchair, looking at a book in a library

Working From Home While Caring for a Senior Adult
October 17, 2024 Caregiving | Family & Loved Ones | Life Planning
The stress of being a family caregiver can be enough sometimes, let alone when you work a full-time job from home. How do you make sure you are fulfilling both roles? Here are tips to help you manage.
An orange background with white text that reads: "8 tips for making a life plan" and a white icon of a hand holding a money bag, house and apartment building An orange background with white text that reads: "8 tips for making a life plan" and a white icon of a hand holding a money bag, house and apartment building

8 Tips for Making a Life Plan
October 11, 2024 Life Planning
While we can’t predict the future, we can take steps to prepare for it. Having a plan in place allows seniors to have control over their future and ensures their loved ones follow their wishes. Don’t have a plan in place? Here are eight tips to make one.
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Care and Case Managers Help Ensure Care for Older Adults
October 10, 2024 Life Planning
Navigating the aging journey and the health care system that comes with it can be overwhelming. Care managers and case managers can help, but what are their roles, and in what settings do they work? Here is what you need to know.
Senior female standing outside looking off into the distance with a cactus and other natural southwestern plants unfocused in the background Senior female standing outside looking off into the distance with a cactus and other natural southwestern plants unfocused in the background

How Is Dementia Diagnosed?
October 07, 2024 Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Support
Dementia and cognitive impairment can be complex conditions to diagnose. Here are several tests that health care providers can use to better understand cognitive health.
A female Right at Home caregiver is applying a blood pressure cuff to a senior female client's arm while the client is sitting in a recliner A female Right at Home caregiver is applying a blood pressure cuff to a senior female client's arm while the client is sitting in a recliner

Making a Safe Transition From Hospital to Home
September 30, 2024 Caregiving | Family & Loved Ones | Health & Safety
Finally, you leave the hospital and get to go home! But your recovery is just beginning. There are follow-up appointments, medications, and so many instructions to follow. It can be tough when you aren’t feeling your best. Here is how home care can help in your recovery.
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