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How To Deal With a Serious Health Diagnosis


January 23, 2025 Life Planning | Family & Loved Ones
You hear the words, but all you can feel is disbelief. You’ve received a serious health diagnosis. What do you do now? These tips will help you deal with your immediate emotions and set a course to continue living a meaningful and fulfilling life.
A senior male sitting in a wheelchair with his adult daughter talking to a female Right at Home RN performing an assessment A senior male sitting in a wheelchair with his adult daughter talking to a female Right at Home RN performing an assessment

Understanding the Latest in Medicare for 2025


January 21, 2025 Life Planning | Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Support
If you are an adult nearing age 65, understanding the ins and outs of Medicare is essential. Here is information to get you started and what is important to know for 2025.
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Improve Your Mood With Food


January 15, 2025 Health & Safety
What you eat directly impacts your brain and mood. Choosing the right foods can support a healthier brain and a happier mood. Here are tips on what to look for.
A senior male sitting in a wheelchair with his adult daughter talking to a female Right at Home RN performing an assessment A senior male sitting in a wheelchair with his adult daughter talking to a female Right at Home RN performing an assessment

Does Long-Term Care Insurance Pay for In-Home Care?


January 13, 2025 Life Planning
For older adults, paying for care in a senior living community or hiring help at home is an important consideration when planning for retirement. If you are thinking about purchasing a long-term care insurance policy as part of your retirement, it is essential to know its details. Here is what to look for.
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

Family Caregiving From Afar: Practical Advice and Tips


January 06, 2025 Caregiving | Family & Loved Ones
Being a long-distance caregiver isn’t easy, but it can be done. These practical tips will help you plan for how to be involved in ensuring the well-being of your aging loved one.
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Easing Senior Isolation After the Winter Holidays


December 30, 2024 Health & Safety
After the decorations are put away and the holiday gatherings are over, it’s understandable for an older adult to feel lonely and isolated. Here are ways seniors can help reduce their social isolation.
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Overcoming Seasonal Affective Disorder in Older Adults


December 20, 2024 Family & Loved Ones | Health & Safety
After the winter holidays are over, many people experience some form of winter blues. But for seniors who are already experiencing isolation and loneliness, it can be especially tough to overcome. Here are ways you can help your aging loved one feel more engaged.
A senior male client, along with his female Right at Home caregiver, greet members of the senior's family at the door. A senior male client, along with his female Right at Home caregiver, greet members of the senior's family at the door.

Holiday Home Safety To Prevent Falls Among Older Adults


December 17, 2024 Fall Prevention | Family & Loved Ones | Health & Safety
The joy of the holiday season and all the beautiful decorations to celebrate it can bring happiness and warm feelings to many; however, for older adults at risk for a fall, the adornments can be hazardous. Here are tips and general reminders to make sure your aging loved one’s environment is safe.
A female Right at Home caregiver is helping a senior male client drink a glass of water while he is laying in bed A female Right at Home caregiver is helping a senior male client drink a glass of water while he is laying in bed

Allergy, Cold, Flu, or COVID-19? How To Keep Your Senior Loved One Safe


December 16, 2024 Health & Safety | Family & Loved Ones
It is cold and flu season, and if you’re a caregiver, you may be faced with the question: Does my older loved one have a cold, the flu, COVID-19, or just an allergy? Your loved one’s symptoms may help you distinguish the illnesses apart. Here is how to tell and treatment and prevention tips for each.
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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