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What is Companion Care? Here are the Costs, Duties and More

A Definition of Companion Care

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Financial Support for Caregivers: The Ultimate Guide to Home Care Costs, Financial Aid, and Financial Planning for Caregivers

Providing care for an aging loved one or a person with disabilities is challenging but also rewarding. Caregivers have the chance to ensure their loved …

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Caregiver Tip: Help Your Loved One Get Social Security Disability Benefits Quickly if Facing a Fatal Illness

The Social Security Administration has an important but little known program for people diagnosed with severe and life-threatening medical conditions that allows “quick starts” of …

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What is Adult Foster Care?

A Definition of Adult Foster Care

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What Are Instrumental Activities of Daily Living?

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6 Tax tips for family caregivers

Judi Hasson is a journalist who writes about health care and senior issues. Say you’ve taken care of your elderly mom in your own home …

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When Your Loved One Nears the End of Life

Nancy Lebrun is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and writes frequently on health and wellness.

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Balancing Career, Family and Caregiving: Caregivers Say They Feel the Squeeze

David Heitz is a writer who spent 13 years looking after and advocating for his father with Pick’s Disease, who died last year. David is a member of …

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Make The Most of a Doctor’s Appointment as a Caregiver

This article was written by Rita McDonough, a Care Manager for the MetroWest branch in Massachusetts for Caregiver Homes.  

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10 Ways Elders Can Get Active This Spring

This article was written by Deb Dorsey, a Registered Nurse for Caregiver Homes. She is also a 5-time marathon runner, most recently completing the 2014 Boston …

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HOW PERSONAL EXPERIENCE CAN HELP OTHERS CARE FOR PEOPLE RECOVERING FROM STROKES

Donna Varelas is a Registered Nurse for Caregiver Homes.

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REMEMBERING CINDERELLA: HOW ELDERS CAN BENEFIT FROM PETS

By Sue Gregg, the Midwest Regional Director for Caregiver Homes.

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Shut-In But Not Shut Out: How I Live a Full Life at Home

Linda Sweet has been receiving care and support from her friend through the Caregiver Homes model of care for about two years.

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10 Tips for Elders to Meet Their Nutrition Goals

Kathy Swideriski is an RN for Caregiver Homes at the Springfield, Massachusetts Branch.

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IN-HOME PATIENT CARE FOR HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY

By Julian Hills, a staff writer for Drugwatch since 2013. Drugwatch.com is a comprehensive resource about side effects and complications from commonly prescribed drugs and oft-used medical devices.

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Caregiving Tips for Extreme Cold Weather

This article was contributed by Linda Morreale-Steele, RN, a Clinical Specialist for Caregiver Homes.

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Staying Healthy and Hydrated During the Summer

By Linda Morreale-Steele, an Assistant Branch Manager for Caregiver Homes, with a background in nursing.

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Managing Fall Risks: Knowing the Signs & Tips for Prevention

By Mary Davies, an RN at Caregiver Homes.

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Elder Abuse Awareness

By Mary Frugoli, the Caregiver Homes Branch Manager for the South Shore area in Mass.

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WHEN THE ROLES ARE REVERSED: CARING FOR YOUR PARENTS

Brian McKaig is the Caregiver Homes State Director for Rhode Island.

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SPRING CLEANING: AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE YOUR HOME SAFER FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONE

This article was written by Julie Ely, the Caregiver Homes Area Marketing Manager for Berkshire County in Massachusetts.

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Supporting Families in End of Life Conversations

By Brian McKaig, the Caregiver Homes State Director for Rhode Island.

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PARKINSON’S DISEASE AND CAREGIVING

Julie Ely is an Area Marketing Manager Caregiver Homes in Western Massachusetts.

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