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Most senior Americans would prefer to “age in place” in their own home instead of the ‘other’ options. The high costs of long-term care however, suggest that few seniors can afford to pay these costs for very long. Until recently older homeowners had limited resources for improving their financial situation; they could sell the house, [...]
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There are many forms of senior transportation services. There are the non-emergency transport agencies which provide specially designed and kitted out vans available for the individual. Then there are forms of transport that are organised from within various communities, these could be small mini buses that do a circuit of the local area, they collect [...]
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In today’s society their are many needs for wheelchair and stretcher transportation. We live in an age where the immobile, whether they be in wheelchairs or on stretchers, are no longer discriminated against. Shops, restaraunts, parks, museums, airports, etc, all cater for people with limited mobility. So, the problem isn’t with what to do or [...]
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It is estimated that up to seven million women are unpaid caregivers to the elderly. They struggle to cope with the exhaustion, loneliness, mental and physical demands, and heartbreak of watching their loved one grows weaker. They need help desperately! There are numerous senior care services which provide affordable solutions for older individuals or couples [...]
Right Accord Non-Emergency Transport Service provides an array of services to Seniors who are fragile or with physical disabilities. CPR Certified Drivers are dependable providing you and your family safety, comfort and peace of mind. Our vans are customized and meet transport mobility standards to accommodate the handicapped for your maximum security. Non-Emergency Transport for [...]
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Home modifications are changes make to a home’s original design to accommodate a client’s special needs such as mobility and limited range of motion issues. Home modifications are essential for a senior who lives alone and must be self-sufficient between scheduled visits by an in-home elderly care provider. Home modifications allow the elderly unlimited access [...]
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This is a continuation of a previous article on the same topic – here is Part 1 What is the protocol for employee absence from the agency? In the event that a caregiver/home health care provider becomes ill or has to be absent from their post for any reason, it is important to know what [...]
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When we think of the term failure to thrive, we often think of malnourished children in third world countries who have not received the kind of nurturing they need to grow strong, healthy bodies. However, this condition is a lot closer to home than many people realize – and it isn’t just children who are [...]
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All of us experience insomnia at some point in our lives. Any disruption to our daily routine or schedules can throw our internal clocks out of whack. Time changes, foods we consume during the day, worry, stress, and illness are just some of the reasons why falling asleep may be difficult for us at times. [...]
