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10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s

June 1, 2020 by HCA Dev 1965 0 0

Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms. If...

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Just What Older People Didn’t Need: More Isolation

June 1, 2020 by HCA Dev 2039 0 0

The coronavirus pandemic could sharpen the health risks of loneliness. But there are ways to connect. Reaching out to isolated older adults is essential during coronavirus – here are a few specific things you can do, just for starters: Assist...

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Top immune-boosting habits and this includes a good nights sleep and acupuncture!

June 1, 2020 by HCA Dev 2393 0 0

With COVID-19 still a threat and the flu, common cold, and other bugs lurking, you want to make sure your immune system is ready to mount a strong defense and keep you from getting sick. The best strategy at this point is two-fold: both...

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What is the difference between private duty nursing and home health care nursing?

June 1, 2020 by HCA Dev 17473 1 1

Private Duty Nursing: Unlike traditional in-home care services, private duty nurses provide one-on-one medical care by licensed RN (Registered nurses) or LPNs/LVNs/ (Licensed Practical Nurses). The best-matched caregivers make all the difference...

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How to Care for Someone with COVID-19 at Home

June 1, 2020 by HCA Dev 1841 0 0

COVID-19 is highly contagious and can quickly become serious. Safely caring for someone in your home who has the illness requires extra steps. This blog provides concrete steps all caregivers should take, including how to watch for worsening...

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Canned Versus Frozen Fruits and Vegetables: What’s Better for You?

June 1, 2020 by HCA Dev 2051 0 0

Many of us are stocking up on non-perishable products to limit our number of grocery store trip. It is important that people eat a balanced diet that includes a variety of fruits and vegetables to ensure they are building a healthy immune system...

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What is elder abuse?

February 12, 2020 by HCA Dev 2130 0 0

According to the CDC, “Elder abuse is an intentional act, or failure to act, by a caregiver or another person in a relationship involving an expectation of trust that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older adult. (An older adult is defined...

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Be grateful whenever you can…

November 26, 2019 by HCA Dev 1965 0 0

A sweet memory recently popped up on my social media. It’s this amazing photo of a dearly departed client of mine from a few years ago. In it, she’s holding a kitten that my neighbor Tom had recently found in a car engine. Her name...

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I got my flu shot!

November 22, 2019 by HCA Dev 1749 0 0

And if you haven’t already gotten your flu shot, why the heck not? The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine yearly.“Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine yearly, preferably in the fall...

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