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How Seniors Can Prepare for Hurricanes in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
We are heading into the most intense part of Florida’s weather. Hurricanes. It’s hard enough for younger individuals to prepare, and evacuate when a hurricane is on the horizon. But, imagine the different complications that could arise for your senior...
How to Help Parents Long Distance
When your elderly parents live in another city or state, and have a change in their health the challenges of caregiving can seem overwhelming. But, there are strategies tips and caregiving resources that can help with long-distance caregivers. Keep...
Caregiver Support Group
Join the Right at Home Palm Beach Gardens team at Area Agency on Aging for a Caregiver Support and Education group. Being a caregiver can be a lonely and difficult experience. In addition, caregivers face higher levels of stress and are at a higher risk...
After Surgery Recovery for Seniors
After Surgery Recovery for Seniors in Palm Beach Gardens Surgery is a major procedure that can be really hard on anyone, especially for seniors. Elderly patients are vulnerable individuals who are exposed to many risks and health complications while...
Benefits of Medical Alert Services for Seniors in Palm Beach Gardens
Benefits of Medical Alert Services for Seniors in Palm Beach Gardens Studies and statistics show that the number of American citizens over the age of 65 is expected to double from 46 million to over 98 million by 2060, representing nearly 23% of the total...
Holocaust Training for Caregivers
Join the Right at Home Palm Beach team at Alpert Jewish Family Service for a presentation on caring for a Holocaust survivor with dementia. Palm Beach County is home to the second largest concentration of Holocaust survivors. This presentation will help...
Free Medical Screenings
Join the Right at Home Palm Beach Gardens team at Area Agency on Aging for free medical screenings. This health screening includes free blood pressure check, check oxygen levels, body mass index, balance testing, memory screening, and medication...
World Alzheimer's Day
Launched in 2012 by Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI), World Alzheimer’s Day is a day every year on September 21st Alzheimer’s organizations around the world focus on raising awareness about Alzheimer’s and dementia. We at Right at Home Palm Beach...
How Caregivers Can Cope with Compassion Fatigue
What is Compassion Fatigue? Compassion fatigue is a condition that causes emotional and physical exhaustion, and which reduces the ability to feel sympathy or compassion for others, also known as the negative cost of caring and sometimes referred to as...
Preventing and Treating Diabetes in Seniors in Palm Beach
Preventing and Treating Diabetes in Seniors, Palm Beach As the general population continues aging, the group formed by adults of 65 years or older are more and more affected by diabetes. Approximately 33% of older adults aged 65 or older have diabetes...