Poor Sleep Can Increase Dementia Risks
Sleep is essential for our mental and physical health in all walks of life, but many older adults... Keep
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ComForCare and At Your Side Home Care Are Certified as a Great Place To Work®
Great Place To Work Institute has honored ComForCare and At Your Side Home Care with certification as a Great Place To Work. The certification process considered thousands of employee surveys from across the U.S. Keep
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ComForCare Provides Free Monthly Caregiving Training
ComForCare and At Your Side Home Care are providing training and resources to caregivers through its Staying Connected Caregiver Training Series. The 30-minute live virtual training is offered monthly and is free. Keep
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About Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease
Creutzfeldt Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare form of dementia that leaves many wondering how this happened and what to expect. In this brief 20-minute webinar, viewers will learn about the science and facts behind the condition. Keep
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Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) affects approximately 15-20% of people age 65 or older, with a... Keep
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About Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
As more people are living with some form of dementia, questions abound about different types of... Keep
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Understanding Vascular Dementia
Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia. It's referred to by some as a... Keep
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Tips for Talking to Your Senior Parents About the COVID-19 Vaccine
Adults age 65 and up and/or individuals with pre-existing health conditions (i.e. diabetes, asthma,... Keep
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About Lewy Body Dementia
Being a family member of a loved one with a Lewy Body diagnosis often leads to wondering what to expect and how to manage care tasks as the disease progresses. Keep
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6 Socially Distanced Winter Activities for Seniors
Winter is here, and some of us are already experiencing those colder temperatures. As even chillier... Keep
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Documents to Prepare With Your Older Loved One
Important paperwork and documents are markers of adulthood, and they become even more important as... Keep
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The Silent Thief of Sight: What You Need to Know About Glaucoma
It’s the second leading cause of blindness in the world – glaucoma. It affects more and... Keep
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About Mild Cognitive Impairment
Many families wonder what the difference between mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia is and what can be expected as MCI progresses.
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Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
Receiving an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis can leave many family members and loved ones... Keep
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What to Look for When Visiting Older Adults During the Holidays
For many families, the holidays are the only time they have to spend together, and COVID-19 has... Keep
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About Vascular Dementia
People with vascular dementia have unique needs that can be supported in the home. However, as the disease progresses, new challenges can arise. The good news is, it's possible to minimize stressful situations by applying proven caregiver strategies. Keep
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Celebrating Home Care and Hospice Month: How Home Care Can Help
November is Home Care and Hospice Month. Millions of nurses, home care aides and key staff members... Keep
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'I try to make life easier': Palm Beach Gardens Caregiver Earns National Recognition Amid Pandemic (The Palm Beach Post)
Luiz Guzman, a grandfather from West Palm Beach, was named Caregiver of the Year by ComForCare, a franchised provider of in-home caregiving services. Keep
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How Family Caregivers Can Provide Care During COVID-19
Taking care of others, especially older loved ones, is a role that can be both incredibly rewarding... Keep
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ComForCare of Palm Beach, FL, Employee Recognized as 2020 Caregiver of the Year
ComForCare Franchise Systems, a franchised provider of in-home caregiving services, announced their Caregiver of the Year at the company's 18th annual conference. Luis Guzman, a ComForCare caregiver in Palm Beach, FL, was awarded the 2020 Caregiver of the Year from more than 12,000 caregivers across North America. Keep
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