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Navigating Caregiving with Your Siblings

Taking on the role of a caregiver can be challenging, especially when it involves coordinating care with your siblings.  Although your siblings are willing to share responsibilities, their involvement can sometimes add to the stress you experience. This blog post will share practical insights to encourage cooperation, improve communication, and build mutual support with your …

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5 Ways to Help the Elderly Overcome Post-Holiday Blues

After a festive season filled with pretty lights, family time, fun events, and holiday traditions, January can feel lackluster. The post-holiday blues affect both young and old alike, but elders are more vulnerable to holiday depression. They might end up feeling lonely, depressed, and just not up for any socializing.  Here are our top five …

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How to Help Seniors Combat Loneliness During Holiday Season

Holidays are a time of joy and laughter, being with family, reconnecting with loved ones, and rejuvenating for the new year. Many seniors, however, feel isolated and unhappy during this time of the year. We understand that navigating the holiday season with your elderly loved ones can be stressful and emotional for the caregivers. Here …

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Cancer Care: Why Hire Home Help for Cancer Patients

Cancer is still one of the most dreaded diseases in the world. While cancer survival rates have improved due to advances in cancer care treatment, the number of people living with cancer has also increased. The treatment is a daunting task for both the individual and the family. Specific treatments may have mild reactions, whereas …

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Taking Care of Yourself While Caring For Someone With Cancer

A cancer diagnosis affects everyone surrounding the person diagnosed. Fortunately, there are many new innovative treatments available which have positively changed survivor statistics. There are also many support groups and resources for both the cancer patient and their caregiver(s). Unlike in the past, most cancer treatments are received in outpatient treatment centers, not hospitals. This …

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How To Make A Smooth Transition Home From The Hospital For The Elderly

Transitions are hard for everyone. When you’re elderly, it can be even more challenging. That’s why it’s so important to make sure that when your loved one goes home from the hospital after an extended stay, the transition is as easy as possible. A smooth transition home from the hospital is critical to an older …

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How to Help Seniors Overcome Post-Holiday Season Depression

The New Year has rolled in, resolutions set, and the holiday lights are ready to hibernate for another year. It’s that time when Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) makes its yearly appearance among young and old alike, in parts due to gloomy weather, and due to a marked decrease in social gatherings, especially after a hectic …

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