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Helping Your Senior Avoid Falls

According to the CDC, falling is the leading cause of injury and injury death each year for adults 65 and over. The older someone gets, the greater their likelihood of a fall. A simple fall can be the start of more serious problems. It can mean the end of independent living. So the goal of…

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Understanding Loneliness and Social Isolation in Older Adults

We all know humans are social animals. We’re wired to love, to be part of a community, to form relationships, converse and interact. But now scientists are discovering how important those things are to health. Simple human interactions that so many of us take for granted turn out to be foundational to good health and…

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Five Important Qualities for Caregivers

When a client and caregiver “click,” good things happen: The care provided is generally better, and both parties tend to be more engaged and satisfied. So the question is, what can caregivers do to build a good relationship with their clients? Here are five characteristics a good caregiver brings to the relationship: Compassion A caregiver…

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