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There are nearly 8 million Americans living with Psoriasis. Living with Psoriasis – Facts & Figures Auto -immune disease – According to the National Psoriasis Foundation Psoriasis is a chronic auto-immune disease that appears on the skin. NOT contagious – Appearing as a rash or sores on the skin, Psoriasis is not contagious. 5 types… Read More
There is a learning curve that comes with learning how to perform daily tasks and activities with Alzheimer’s patients. If you have recently become the main caregiver for a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, these tips may help you create a less stressful atmosphere while taking care of the ADL’s or activities of daily living…. Read More
The term successful aging has become common as we see record setting numbers of people entering their senior years. What is Successful Aging? These are some of the major points of what it means to have successful aging: Maintaining Independence Maintaining Cognizance Being Disease Free Remaining Active Leading a Full and Productive Life Maintaining… Read More
The importance of the human touch is often forgotten when it comes to seniors. Caregivers can make a difference in the quality of life by making the sense of touch an important part of everyday life. Why Do Seniors Have Less Human Touching? Partners are Overwhelmed as Caregivers – Many times a senior’s partner will… Read More
Hernia repairs are a common medical problem and yet many Americans avoid treatment. Reason for avoiding hernias can include fear of surgery, unwanted “down time” and fearing long healing periods. Over 3/4 of a million people seek treatment for hernias every year and today’s technology has given patients the ability to face hernia repair commonly… Read More
Is caregiving as a career the move for you and your future? There is no question that the need for professional caregivers is on the rise, allowing people of every age to enjoy caregiving as a career. Geriatric care is consistently rising as a career option, especially in the healthcare industry. What Traits Make a… Read More
There is no question that caregiving for someone with Aphasia can be extremely difficult. Aphasia is a disorder in which a person who previously had no difficulties speaking or understanding the written word has a brain injury or disease that causes them to lose this ability. June is Aphasia Awareness Month and our focus is… Read More
“Trusted for Over 35 Years” Yesterday marked the 36 Year Anniversary of Accredited Home Care, owned by Barry Berger from day one! As a member of the leadership team, I have to say, “What great people I work with and what great work we do!” Barry himself put it this way two days ago: “Celebrating 36 years… Read More
June is National Safety Month and we’d like to focus on Senior Safety. We’re focusing on helping everyone to understand that keeping mindful of a safe house is important; but especially as we age. Senior Safety Facts & Tips The National Institute of Aging found that 22% of Americans aged 70+ are experiencing a decline… Read More
As we close out May we join in Mental Health Awareness Month by focusing on mental health awareness for seniors. As a senior, taking a proactive approach to your mental health can make the difference between aging or aging well. Mental Health Awareness for Seniors There are some areas that are specific to seniors and… Read More
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