Fall prevention tips for seniors in Glastonbury, CT. ComForCare Home Care helps older adults stay safe at home with in-home...
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This insightful session will highlight how the LEAD Framework (Learning, Engagement, Accountability, and Development), combined with supportive training, mentorship, and...
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When dementia enters a family’s life, the path forward can feel uncertain, overwhelming, and lonely. But with the right information...
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Join us on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET for the complimentary webinar “Person-Centered Parkinson’s Care: Empowering Support...
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Parkinson’s disease affects more than 10 million people worldwide, and the numbers are rising. But new research suggests the disease...
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When a paid caregiver steps in, family dynamics shift, and so can emotions. How can families and professionals work together...
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Join us on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET for the complimentary webinar “The Power of Partnerships: Transforming...
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The new school year is well underway and the first report cards will be out soon. Most children started off...
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The CDC reports that one in four older adults falls each year, and half of all falls happen to those...
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There are momentous occasions in a person’s life: getting a driver’s license, having a child, graduating school, or, often overlooked, becoming...
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How do you care for a parent who doesn’t want your care? This heartfelt and deeply practical conversation with Dr....
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Whether you’re preparing meals for an aging parent or supporting a senior client, this episode offers simple, science-backed advice you...
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When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, communication can begin to feel like an uphill climb. Conversations that were...
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Join us on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 12:30 PM EST for the complimentary webinar “Innovating Person-Centered Care: Collaborative Solutions...
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According to the Alzheimer’s Association, roughly 12% to 18% of people aged 60 or older are living with Mild Cognitive...
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Infection prevention is of the utmost importance in all health care settings, but it holds particular significance in home care....
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About the Episode: End-of-life care is a critical aspect of the aging journey, as it focuses on providing comfort, dignity,...
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Starting a senior home care business can be a fulfilling and profitable venture, especially as the demand for quality care...
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Register Today: FREE Webinar on Infection Prevention in the Home Join us on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM...
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Tune In! The ComForConnections Podcast is Here ComForCare is excited to announce the launch of our new educational podcast for...
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Stevie Wonder once said, “Music, at its essence, is what gives us memories. And the longer a song has existed...
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At ComForCare, we’re deeply dedicated to helping dementia care patients thrive. People with dementia have many abilities and functions preserved...
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“I am not in a high-risk age group for COVID-19. But every day, my job is to care for someone...
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This blog was originally published on January 20, 2020, and updated on April 22, 2025. As we age, our bones...
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ComForCare, a franchised provider of in-home caregiving services, has recently received the honor of being named one of the 2022...
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Great Place To Work Institute has honored ComForCare and At Your Side Home Care with certification as a Great Place...
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ComForCare/At Your Side recommends that every caregiver performs meaningful activities with their clients. At least one meaningful activity per shift...
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Fall Prevention in Clients Important Things to Know: *Falls are not a normal part of aging. *Poor lower extremity strength...
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Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have recognized ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care as the number one home care...
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You noticed a bruise on Grandma’s arm. “It was just a little fall,” she says. Maybe she is right, it...
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Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have honored ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care as one of the 2021 Best...
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The senior care field is massive. An average of 10,000 people are turning 65 every day, and that trend is...
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Exercise is repeatedly featured in our favorite magazines, blogs and television shows. As an adult, being physically active is one...
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ComForCare, a franchised provider of in-home caregiving services, is providing training and resources to caregivers through its Staying Connected Caregiving...
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Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) affects approximately 15-20% of people age 65 or older, with a slight but noticeable decline in...
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Learn more about mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia with our DementiaWise expert Heather McKay. Knowing some key facts and useful...
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Beth Trivett has been a caregiver most of her life. From taking care of her four children, to caring for...
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“Sometimes I just don’t think I can do this anymore,” said Sarah, an 84-year-old woman in Florida, whose older sister...
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DETROIT, Nov. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — ComForCare Franchise Systems, a franchised provider of in-home caregiving services, announced their Caregiver of the Year at...
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By Stephanie Wierzbicka, manager, strategic health programs, ComForCare Franchise Systems, LLC You noticed a bruise on your mom’s leg. “It...
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ComForCare and At Your Side Home Care, franchised providers of in-home caregiving services, are new members of The Alzheimer’s Foundation...
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Steve picks up his guitar and plays tunes he’s perfected over the years. Old songs, big hits, singalongs. It started...
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By Steve Toll, care enhancement specialist I have always loved to cook. I remember as a young boy watching attentively,...
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RICHMOND, Va. — Many Americans are struggling to regain a sense of control amid our current health crisis. Caregivers face...
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Posted: May 4, 2020 , in Healthy Living , Safety , Covid19 While handwashing is always an important practice for preventing the spread of illness and...
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DETROIT (December 9, 2019) – Columbus, MS ComForCare franchise owners, Columbus and Clotye Jones were awarded the 2019 Franchise of the Year award...
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Melissa Morante, who is part of the owner/operator team of three ComForCare Home Care offices in Florida was interviewed for...
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The whirl of the holiday season is behind us, and while you’re left with happy memories, you may be recalling...
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DETROIT, December 18, 2019 — ComForCare Home Care, a franchised provider of in-home caregiving services, announced their Caregiver of the Year at the company’s national...
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By Haley Kotwicki, content specialist It’s my mom and my new tradition to watch the W Network’s Hallmark channel during...
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By Haley Kotwicki The holiday season is here again bringing peace, love, joy and utter befuddlement: What do I get Mom...
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Handwashing is a key factor in preventing the spread of germs and in keeping you and your loved ones from...
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By Steve Toll, care enhancement specialist The winter holidays are fast approaching and I have extremely fond memories of this...
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By Steve Toll, care enhancement specialist I have extremely fond memories of Thanksgiving. What a wonderful opportunity to get together...
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If you’re researching home care agencies for an older patient or a family caregiver who needs help, you may not...
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DETROIT (October 17, 2019) – The Alzheimer’s Association® has renewed its recognition of DementiaWise®, a proprietary curriculum of best practices and activities...
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We have all heard the famous expression – “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” Sounds great, but could...
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Autumn in brings chilly breezes and the fiery colours of the changing leaves. And, though we may miss the long...
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Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older. In fact, every 11 seconds an older adult is seen...
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Having a stroke can be a scary and life-altering event that can affect people of all ages. Often times the...
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Eating healthy and clean has become a large part of our pop culture since the organic movement decades ago. Articles...
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Revised March 21, 2022 As we age, our bodies change. The number of prescription medications a person needs increases with...
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By Steve Toll, care enhancement specialist Almost every morning during my summer vacations as a kid, my parents and I...
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Revised on March 21, 2022. Maybe you’ve noticed Mom forgetting to turn off the faucet after washing dishes or Dad...
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Being a caregiver has many demands – both physically and emotionally. In addition to the responsibilities of caregiving, you may deal with work...
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Sleep and mental health have a strong connection that can turn into a perplexing and complex relationship when sleep deprivation...
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By Steve Toll, care enhancement specialist Through the years of working with people in various care settings, I have always...
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By Steve Toll, care enhancement specialist There is nothing more satisfying than a home-cooked meal with friends and family. I...
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When most of us think of AAA, we think of car insurance and roadside assistance, but another AAA that you...
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When I would visit my grandma at her retirement community, I would watch the parade of little white busses shuttling...
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When we think of creating a safe environment for aging loved ones, our minds often jump straight to physical fixes:...
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In a previous post, we discussed the clinical definition and dangers of hoarding disorder (HD). If you are unsure if your...
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When someone who has raised you (whether a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, etc.) begins to decline mentally and physically, it...
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As our loved ones age, it is natural to worry when we notice a parent becoming more forgetful or repeating...
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While my grandma lived at her home, my mother and I would make it a point to stop by at...
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For some, there is nothing more refreshing than sinking their fingers into warm soil or biting into a sun-ripened tomato...
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Every time your mother’s phone number pops up on your screen during the workday, a small part of you holds...
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Some apps in the online stores can waste time, money and memory space on your gadget. This series scours the...
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Tax season is upon us and so are the con artists. In one of the more popular scams, a caller...
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It’s estimated nearly 44 million Americans are family caregivers, which means they provide unpaid care to a family member, friend or neighbor....
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By Haley Kotwicki, content specialist For older adults who live alone or have lost their spouse, pets can be excellent companions....
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When people think of “dementia,” it is natural to next think “memory loss.” What we may not be prepared for...
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National Caregivers Day is February 15 — a day to honor professional caregivers, as well as the estimated 40 million...
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Valentine’s Day: People send cards, flowers and candies to special people in their lives, but some people tend to overlook...
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Chances are someone in your life has been, or will be, affected by heart disease. It’s the number one cause of...
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February is not only the month of hearts, but the month of eyes, as well — National Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Low...
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DETROIT (January 31, 2019)—ComForCare of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, franchise owner Cassandra Poland has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Homecare Association (PHA) Public...
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By Steve Toll, care enhancement specialist According to CARP, most seniors want to remain in their own homes for as...
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By Haley Kotwicki Millennials seem to get a lot of negative press. Some may call them selfish, entitled, lazy and...
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A mindset of gratitude brings benefits throughout the year. Gratitude is the ability to notice, interpret and appreciate the positives...
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The Nigerian prince hoax is one of the most well-known scams in the U.S. The con runs like this: A...
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New Year’s Day is over, but New Year’s resolutions are just getting started. According to Statista, 93 percent of Millennials and 91 percent...
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Whether it’s due to injury, illness or aging, sometimes older adults need a little extra help, especially at home. However,...
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Local Indianapolis ComForCare franchise owners, Hayley and Ryan Murray, were awarded the 2018 Franchise of the Year award at ComForCare’s...
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Millions of older adults 65+ fall every year. In fact, more than one out of four older adults falls each...
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That familiar holiday tune expresses a simple wish of a child – not for the expected list of toys –...
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You’ve heard about Santa’s list – the one with names of children, their behavior, where they live and what they...
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When someone mentions the word “hospice,” people often cringe or change the subject, fearing that hospice care somehow means giving...
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Every day at 5 a.m., I hear you wake up across the hall, unraveling yourself from the bed covers. You...
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When someone in the family has dementia, two important facts need to be respected, particularly around the winter holidays: We want to...
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Millions of injured, ill and disabled veterans in the United States depend on friends and family for personal care. In...
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People with dementia frequently make mistakes in judgment and understanding. They begin to have communication problems as use of language...
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You’ve likely heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” Research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital takes that concept further by supporting...
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Revised March 21, 2022 Did you know nearly one in five Medicare beneficiaries discharged from the hospital is readmitted within...
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Older adults can be harmed at home due to inadvertently taking too much medication. This risk is greater with dementia because the person...
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