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07 April 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Can Live In Help Give you a Higher Comfort Level?

Most clients prefer as few employees as possible. Live in cases generally have one primary live in and a couple of back up aides. A good way of evaluating the need for live in help versus hourly round the clock help is to determine if one person can handle the care load. If not then [...]

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04 April 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Women and the Primary Caregiver Issue

Women represent 66% of all caregivers. In most cases this additional roll as ‘Primary Caregiver” is added to the responsibilities associated with her role as mother, wife and full time employee. The caregivers work, health and relationships with family and friends can all be negatively impacted by the added burden of becoming the primary caregiver [...]

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30 March 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Have you noticed how different people react to retirement?

For some folks, it is the best time of their lives, a time for adventure, fun and excitement. A time when they can kick up their heels, relax, and enjoy the free time on their hands. For others, retirement is a period of boredom and insecurity. This is because they aren’t used to the flexible [...]

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28 March 2011 ~ 0 Comments

How do you eat smart and keep healthy when caring for a loved one?

Hire a Home Health aide who can do the grocery shopping, change the linens on the bed, do laundry and light housekeeping until you are recovered or feeling better. A home health aide can prepare balanced and nutrient rich meals which will help prolong and enrich your loved one’s life by ensuring they receive the [...]

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24 March 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Top Ten Foods for Beauty and Health

The top ten foods for beauty and health are blueberries, apples, wild salmon, nuts, dark leafy greens, asparagus, olive oil, green tea, red wine, and dark chocolate. These foods are categorized as anti-inflammatory and antioxidants. According to Dr. Perricone, “research indicates that the effect of chronic, low-grade inflammation in the body is at the basis [...]

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