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7 Most Common Diseases and Conditions Faced By Seniors

Arising medical issues and disease certainly aren't limited to people over 65. But as we age, the risk factors for disease increase. What are some of the most common conditions or diseases face by older [...]

CareGivers of America2024-05-08T18:52:59+00:00March 28, 2022|Aging in Place, Alzheimer's, Cancer, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Diabetes, Health, Heart Health, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Senior Living|

5 Advantages of Having Home Care

Determining when to have home care doesn't have to be a difficult decision. Home care is a blessing to those who want to remain independent and in their own homes as they age. In fact, [...]

CareGivers of America2024-05-08T18:54:31+00:00March 14, 2022|Aging in Place, Alzheimer's, Cancer, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Diabetes, End-of-Life Decisions, Health, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Mental Health, Senior Living|

3 Concepts To Understand About Comfort Care

Many of us had never heard of the term "comfort care" until 2018, when Former First Lady Barbara Bush shone a light on the term and some of the meanings. Suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary [...]

CareGivers of America2022-01-31T15:26:00+00:00January 31, 2022|Aging in Place, Alzheimer's, Cancer, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Diabetes, End-of-Life Decisions, Health, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Mental Health, Senior Living|

4 Important Insights Into Chronic Pain

While some of us have managed long term pain due to accident or injury, a recent study that was funded by National Institutes of Health showed that over 50% of seniors struggle with persistent or [...]

CareGivers of America2022-01-27T18:46:10+00:00January 27, 2022|Aging in Place, Alzheimer's, Cancer, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Exercise, Health, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Senior Living|

Covid-19 Continuing Safety for Seniors in 2022

Covid-19. No matter where in the world you are, you've heard about it and likely have an opinion on it. There have been discussions on how to be safe, masks or no masks, who should [...]

CareGivers of America2024-05-08T19:03:00+00:00January 10, 2022|Aging in Place, Cancer, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Diabetes, Health, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Mental Health, Senior Living|

10 Benefits of Having a Live-In Caregiver

There are so many different types of care for an elderly member of the family. What is the difference and how do you decide what is best? Types of Home Care 24/7 Care vs. Live-In [...]

CareGivers of America2024-05-08T19:14:39+00:00December 2, 2021|Aging in Place, Alzheimer's, Cancer, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Senior Living|

DNA Testing For Seniors – 7 Things to Know

In the last 10 years DNA testing, also referred to as 'genetic testing' has become quite popular. More and more people are delving into their ancestral backgrounds and learning more about their families and their [...]

CareGivers of America2024-05-09T14:52:08+00:00November 4, 2021|Aging in Place, Alzheimer's, Cancer, Diabetes, Health, Mental Health, Senior Living|

The 2 Biggest Challenges Facing Caregivers and How to Manage Them

Being a caregiver in any capacity is full of challenges. But for the HHA or CNA, being either a daily caregiver or a live-in caregiver can be strenuous, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally. [...]

CareGivers of America2021-10-18T11:29:40+00:00October 18, 2021|Aging in Place, Alzheimer's, Cancer, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Diabetes, Exercise, Health, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Mental Health, Senior Living|

5 Important UTI Facts

UTIs (Urinary Tract Infection/s) are no laughing matter. For anyone who has had them, they are painful and can even lead to a host of other issues if left untreated. What are they and how [...]

CareGivers of America2024-05-09T14:57:32+00:00October 1, 2021|Aging in Place, Alzheimer's, Cancer, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Diabetes, Health, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Senior Living|

Poor Circulation and 6 Things You Can Do About It

Most of have a basic understanding of the circulatory system and what it does inside our bodies. When we think of circulation, we think of the blood that pumps from our hearts and throughout our [...]