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Mar
17

Take a closer look at in-home care

Deciding what type of long-term care loved ones need when they are no longer able to live totally independently is an important decision that should not be considered lightly. If given the option to live one's golden years in an institutional setting or in one's own home, the majority of people would choose their own homes. There are many instances when home care is a perfectly appropriate and… read more


Posted March 17, 2010
Tags: home care costs, long-term care, quality of life


Mar
09

Beware: Some types of care hide expensive implications

As the economy struggles, it's hard to avoid the sordid stories of scammers and criminals preying on the weak and vulnerable. When it comes to the frail elderly, the stories of exploitation are doubly unsettling. For those whose loved ones are cared for in their own homes, some dark questions may linger: Are you inadvertently putting your loved ones at risk? Who are you inviting into your… read more


Posted March 09, 2010
Tags: elder abuse, home care costs


Mar
03

A Little Goes a Long Way Towards Maintaining Independence

A healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and fitness is highly emphasized in today's society, but when it comes to the frail elderly, exercise and fitness are not necessarily health topics that come readily to mind. However, the benefits of even moderate exercise for seniors are so great that it should not be overlooked. Recent studies suggest that senior citizens who exercise – even if they didn’t… read more


Posted March 03, 2010
Tags: exercise, healthy habits, quality of life  


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Something to Talk About

Quotes from our ClientsI don’t know how we would have gotten through this without you and your staff’s assistance. You probably already know this, but I feel compelled to give you a “report card” on the day staff:
Virginia: She’s an angel, and at the same time, a “whirling dervish” with a non-stop take charge energy level. I can’t say enough good things about her. She cares about her clients and their demise hurts her.
Lucy: Kind and caring. Good Activity level.
As you know, the night crew is on duty when we were generally sleeping, so we had less interaction. Monica is a good and caring person. (She called after Linda’s passing to give her condolences). So is Sue. With less demands, the night crew is different in operation. You guys have the right folks on the right shifts.
That’s what my daughter Keri and I thought. Thought you should know.
In closing, let me say that your service exceeded our expectations. I’ll definitely recommend your firm to anyone that I hear needs help.

- Thanks again, M.R.

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