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Sleep Disruption: A Hidden Cost of Caregiving
New parents might scoff at the phrase, “sleep like a baby.” As we all know, caring for an infant involves a lot of sleepless nights! But providing care for a family member or loved one of any age can really disrupt a person’s sleep. In the United States...
How To Protect Your Hearing As You Age
Does it seem like more people are mumbling these days? Have you found it hard to follow conversations in social settings or restaurants? You may be experiencing hearing loss, and it’s important to get a hearing exam as soon as possible. Hearing loss can...
7 Tips for Helping Your Loved One With Arthritis
Did you know that there are more than 100 types of arthritis? The most common is osteoarthritis, in which the tissues in the joint (such as a knee or hip) break down over time. There’s also rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune and inflammatory...
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Protecting A Loved One From Financial Scams
As older adults navigate the financial landscape in their golden years, they often become targets of scams that seek to exploit their savings and assets. Financial fraud aimed especially at older adults is a growing problem, but awareness and vigilance...
Heat Waves Are Hard on Seniors
We’ve long known that heat waves are hard on older adults. But recently it seems like the summers are arriving earlier and getting hotter every year. We’re seeing record-setting heat waves that endanger people and the environment. Sometimes, heatwaves can...
Celebrating Independence in Older Adults
We all like to be independent. It’s instinctive! As soon as they are able, toddlers will say “I can do it myself” when an adult attempts to help them get dressed or brush their hair. And that desire to be independent is not something that we age out of...
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Nobody knows exactly what to expect from their aging journey. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you don’t know what tomorrow will bring. The good news is, you don’t have to go through it alone. Right at Home exists to be your guide to successful living...
How to Monitor Blood Pressure at Home
High blood pressure is a very common health problem. And unfortunately, it can creep up on someone without many symptoms present. That’s older adults should regularly measure blood pressure at home to know if there’s a problem. It’s important to tackle...
Paying for In-Home Care
Right at Home cares for thousands of families just like yours. We know that hiring an in-home care agency is one of the most important decisions you’ll make—you want to get it right and you have a lot of questions. One of the biggest questions is usually...