Fostering Positive Aging: Best Practices for Aging Services Professionals
Focusing on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being can lead to a healthy and fulfilling life as we age. To pursue a path of positive aging, it is important to have support and resources, such as access to health care, social connections, and opportunities for continued learning and engagement. Keep
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Aging Services Pro Tips: Building and Retaining Your Team
Building and retaining a strong team is one of the most critical challenges in the aging services sector. As professionals committed to delivering high-quality care, we understand that our success is deeply rooted in the dedication and commitment of our staff. Keep
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Comfort Around the Clock: Navigating 24-Hour Home Care Services for Older Adults
Deciding what you want from home care experience can be a tough decision. You’re not only finding a care provider who meets your care needs but also one who fits your budget. This process gets more complex when you need 24-hour at home care. Keep
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How to Plan for Short-Term Care for Seniors: A Step-by-Step Guide
Whether you need care to help you or a loved one recover from a sudden accident or as part of a surgery recovery regimen, finding the right respite care near you can be difficult. Keep
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Understanding the Different Stages of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Needs
Discovering that you or your loved one has Alzheimer’s, or any other source of dementia, can send many thoughts through your mind. What should you do, what will this mean for the future, what adjustments are necessary, and more. Keep
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Going Above and Beyond: Celebrating Our 2023 Caregiver of the Year
At ComForCare, we believe caregiving is more than just a job—it's a calling. This... Keep
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Masterclass for Aging Services Pros: Addressing Relocation Stress Syndrome
Transitioning into a new living situation for older adults can bring about a number of symptoms that can be complicated by chronic diseases, cognitive impairment, dementia, mobility, and sensory deficits. Keep
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Register Today for a FREE WEBINAR on Staff Competency & Caring for the Older Adult
Join us on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET for an insightful discussion of user-friendly strategies for creating a process for employee verification of competency with care and services. Keep
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Masterclass: Advancing Dementia Care for Aging Services
For individuals living with dementia, everyday activities have a major impact on their brain function, behavioral responses, functional abilities and sense of well-being. When it comes to home care, having a person-centered approach to care can make a big difference in overall outcomes. Keep
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Understanding Vascular Dementia: Your Questions Answered
When most people hear the word “dementia,” they think of Alzheimer’s disease.... Keep
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The 7 Stages of Lewy Body Dementia Explained
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is a challenging and often confusing condition. LBD affects many... Keep
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Masterclass: Best Practice Considerations: Restorative Care to Maintain and Improve Function
Restorative care is part of an ongoing nursing model and often follows rehabilitation. Licensed staff and professional caregivers provide restorative care to preserve a person’s optimum level of functioning and independence, which makes living their day-to-day lives as comfortable as possible. Keep
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Is It Dementia? Key Symptoms, Diagnosis Tips, and In-Home Care Solutions
As we age, it's natural to experience some changes in memory and thinking. But when these... Keep
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Insight for Aging Services Professionals: The Role of Clinical Home Modifications
As the U.S. population ages, the prevalence of disability and functional limitations and the demand for long-term services and supports (LTSS) will increase. In fact, according to a report from the University of Michigan, 88% of older adults ages 50 to 80 feel it’s important to remain in their homes for as long as possible. Keep
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How Much Does In-Home Care Cost? Your Guide to Affording Care
Caring for an aging loved one can be a deeply rewarding experience. But for many adults, it... Keep
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Dementia Care Navigation: 2024 Facts & Figures
Did you know? Approximately 6.5 million individuals are living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other forms of dementia in the U.S. With the aging population on the rise, so too is the prevalence of these conditions. Keep
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What is Companion Care? A Guide for Seniors & Families
As individuals age, they often face challenges that impact their independence and overall... Keep
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Masterclass: Best Practice Considerations for Infection Prevention in the Home Setting
Infection prevention is of the utmost importance in all health care settings, but it holds particular significance when it comes to home care. The home serves as a sanctuary for vulnerable individuals, where they can receive the care they need while minimizing their exposure to infectious agents. Keep
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Everything Families Need to Know About Veteran Home Care
As our loved ones age, it can become increasingly difficult for them to live independently. This is... Keep
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Best Practice Considerations for Person-Centered Dementia Care
Did you know? One best practice approach for someone with dementia is person-centered dementia care, which prioritizes the individuals with dementia and their caregivers, placing them at the heart of care delivery. This method emphasizes a holistic perspective, aiming to maintain their overall well-being and enhance their quality of life.
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