Study: Exercise Treats Elderly Depression

Exercising three times a week could be more effective than medication in relieving the symptoms of major depression in elderly people and may also decrease the chances that the depression…

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Pic of the week – Throw Back Thursday!!

TBT....Linda, Owner and Managing Director of From The Heart Elder Care and, Andrea, our Billing/Payroll Specialist have been friends since they were 8 years old.  This picture of them was…

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Successful Senior Care Franchises

It used to be that for elderly people who did not have family to care for them, the only option was living in a nursing home once they were unable…

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Caregivers Cooking Healthier Meals at Home

When someone's cooking for you, it's easy to get trapped by politeness and gratitude. You're thankful to have their help, and you're afraid to rock the boat by making suggestions…

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How to Stay Happy

While most people would argue having a life you love will make you happy, it is arguable that happiness will help you to create a life you love. Our emotions…

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Things to Consider if a Senior Lives Alone

(if an elderly relative or friend is living alone) How do you know when it’s time to help a relative make the decision to hire a home health care company…

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Elderly Jokes

Two elderly couples were enjoying friendly conversation when one of the men asked the other,” Fred, how was the memory clinic you went to last month?" "Outstanding," Fred replied. "They…

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How Do I Explain Alzheimer’s to the Kids?

Be simple and direct, but not overly technical. Alzheimer's is a big word that may not mean much to kids of any age, and "disease" can sound like something catching.…

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