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Step 1 of Hiring a Homecare Agency: Crucial Questions

There are three basic ways to go about hiring a caregiver. First, you need to decide whether to hire a private caregiver or go through an agency. There are two...Read entire article »

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Does Your Parent Need Help at Home? 10 Things to Check When You Visit

After visiting their elderly parents, many adult children wonder whether their mom or dad might benefit from some help at home. If you're in this boat, asking yourself a...Read entire article »

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How Does Your Health Affect Your Response to Cancer Treatment?

Older adults and elderly individuals comprise more than 50% of cancer patients in the U.S. and as a group, are the most common recipients of chemotherapy. A large segment...Read entire article »

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Just When You Thought There Was No One to Help…Part 1 of 2

I first met Hank* 4 months after his heart attack. He was in his mid-seventies, living in a horrible nursing home: the kind with a foul smell, where two...Read entire article »

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What Is…Homecare?

Homecare (also known as in-home care) is professional care that an individual receives in the home. Homecare aides provide companionship and assistance with the activities of daily living (ADLs),...Read entire article »