Chance to WIN $200 in cash!!!

"LIKE" us on Facebook for a chance to win $200 in CASH!!! It pays to be a From The Heart Elder Care Fan! 'LIKE' our Facebook Page and you could…

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Does My Loved One Need Help?

Are you concerned for a loved one and their ability to remain safely in their home? Completing this simple assessment will help you identify potential risks and threats to their…

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Things to Consider if a Senior Lives Alone

Things to Consider if a Senior Lives Alone How do you know when it’s time to help a relative make the decision to hire a home health care company to…

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Division among siblings when parents need care

Siblings are not equally involved in caregiving when their aging parents start needing care. In 75 percent of all cases, only one adult child will become a caregiver. Mothers are…

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The Caring Caregivers

This is an article I found in the Huffington Post – it really touched me and made me realize just how much of a difference our amazing Caregivers make in…

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What to look for in a Caregiver for your loved one

Do: • observe your parent’s daily activities • know the type of care your parent needs • inquire about the levels of care • find out his or her qualifications…

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Stepping inside your loved one’s shoes

First, a brief personal history. I was raised as the youngest of three in a highly competitive household. I didn't see the value in competing against others. Instead, I worked…

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Why Seniors Resist Home Care

The 84-year-old man who had suffered a mini-stroke was insistent as he spoke to a social worker about being discharged from the hospital: He didn’t want anyone coming into his…

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