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Get in the Swim: Benefits of Swimming for Seniors

July 15th, 2024 • Category: Elderly Home Care, Home Health Care, Lifestyle

Swimming can offer an amazing opportunity for seniors to get regular aerobic exercise even with mobility issues. Learn the benefits >>

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Employment Tips for Adults with Autism

June 14th, 2024 • Category: Autism in Adults

If you are caring for someone with adult spectrum disorder (ASD) check out these tips to help with the job hunt from Mass Care Link.

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Caregiver Tips for Traveling with Elderly Parents

June 14th, 2024 • Category: Caregivers, Elderly Home Care, Lifestyle

As a caregiver you have unique insight into your elderly parent’s strengths and limitations. Use that to ensure the perfect vacation with these travel tips.

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Vehicle Safety Tips for Caregivers

June 11th, 2024 • Category: Caregivers, Elderly Home Care, Lifestyle

As a caregiver, to ensure the safety of the person you care for you must make sure your car or vehicle stays safe. Follow these strategies to avoid injury on the road.

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6 Ways to Boost Your Immune System if You’re Over 65

May 15th, 2024 • Category: Home Health Care, Mental Health, Nutrition

Don’t let age affect your ability to fight off illness. Follow these tips for seniors to improve their immune system from Mass Care Link.

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Caring for Someone with Traumatic Brain Injury: 10 Tips for Caregivers

Caring for someone with TBI (traumatic brain injury) presents a unique set of challenges. Here are ten tips for caregivers of people with TBI.

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Caregiver Tips on Planning a Funeral

April 25th, 2024 • Category: Caregivers, Financial Tips

Plan ahead for your loved one’s funeral to help ensure everyone’s needs are met. It’s a tough topic, but follow these four tips.

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7 Caregiver Tips to Boost Your Immune System

April 11th, 2024 • Category: Caregivers, Home Health Care, Nutrition

Keep colds and other viruses at bay by boosting your immune system with these seven tips for caregivers from Mass Care Link.

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Caregivers and Alcohol:  How Much is Too Much?

March 29th, 2024 • Category: Mental Health

Caregivers commonly turn to alcohol as a form of stress management. While moderate alcohol use has been shown to reduce stress, in excess, drinking is not an effective or healthy way to cope. It merely provides temporary relief, exposes caregivers to the risk of dependence, worsened mental health, and impaired decision-making.  Elderly patients or other

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Alcohol and Medication: A Dangerous Mix

March 11th, 2024 • Category: Elderly Home Care, Nutrition

An occasional cocktail could be deadly with the wrong mix of prescription medication. Find out how to protect the elderly from this hidden danger.

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