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Taking Care of Yourself While Caring For Someone With Cancer

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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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You’re Invited! Join Us At Our Community Barbeque Party at The Richardson Senior Center

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We’ve got a great event coming up! Affinity Senior Care is hosting a barbeque party for all of our community seniors on Tuesday, August 16th. Join us as we celebrate the joy of good food, good friends, and good times with a hot dog barbeque, salad, chips, desserts, and drinks – and exciting raffle prizes! …

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

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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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When Elderly Parents Refuse Help – Tips to Help Communicate

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When elderly parents refuse help, it can feel like a battle. You want to be able to help them, but they don’t seem to want your help. It’s easy for you and your parents to get stuck in a cycle where you’re frustrated and angry at each other, and they’re frustrated and mad at themselves. …

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4 Actions to Take When Your Loved One Has A Fall

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Rest: Make sure your loved one can rest and relax as much as possible. If they need help with this, get in touch with a professional caregiver who can assist them with getting up and moving around. Ice: Apply ice packs to any injuries or areas where bruising has occurred. This will help reduce swelling …

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5 Fun Outdoor Activities for Seniors Living with Dementia

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As your loved one’s dementia progresses, finding activities you can enjoy together may become more complex. For example, you might be interested in taking a trip to the beach or hiking through a nearby forest, but you’re afraid that it will be too stressful for your loved one. The best way to keep your loved …

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Angela Virtual Assistant (AVA) Program Walk-Through with Angela Hospice and Home Care

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In this episode of Coffee with Chris, Affinity Senior Care CEO Chris Z interviews Angela Hospice staff members Vilija Idzelis-Wlosinski (Community Liaison) and Karen Gugala (Registered Nurse and AVA program expert) about the benefits and importance of Angela Virtual Assistant (AVA) program in homecare. Read the edited transcript below. Chris: I have with me Karen …

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Understanding Medicare in Senior Home Care – with Tyrone Carr and Chris Zayid

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In this special podcast interview, Independent Medicare Insurance Agent Tyrone Carr in conversation with Affinity Senior Care CEO Chris Zayid, deep dives into Senior Home Care and the role of Medicare in Senior Adult Care. Tyrone Carr is a personal Medicare Advisor and a member of the Senior Compass Group. He is dedicated to educating …

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Register Now For Free Blood Pressure Screening

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Affinity Senior Care is proud to partner with Richardson Senior Center to offer FREE blood pressure screenings to all of our community seniors, every month. Testing happens prior to the Senior Center’s free monthly luncheon. The FREE Blood Pressure Screening and luncheon for the month of April is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26th (tomorrow), between …

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In Conversation with Lori La Bey, Founder of Advocacy Group – Alzheimer’s Speaks

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In the podcast of the month, Affinity Senior Care CEO, Chris Z speaks with Lori La Bey. Lori La Bey is a passionate and inspiring keynote speaker and the founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, a Minnesota based advocacy group and media outlet making an international impact by providing education and support for those dealing with Alzheimer’s …

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