5 Ways to Keep Your Loved One Safe at Home

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Elder Care in Suffolk County: About one third of the senior population over the age of 65 falls each year.  Falls are the leading cause of death from injury for the elderly.  Falls not only can result in severe injury but also carry serious life-altering consequences such as, being wheelchair bound or having to move…

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Family Caregivers: Make it Easy to Pass The Baton This Summer

Homecare in Dix Hills NY: Why Respite?

Caregiver Tips: Suffolk County, Long Island Memorial Day is coming up next week and most Long Islanders consider this coming weekend the gateway to the summer season.  Beach days, boating, and hot weather all seem to start right up following the holiday.  For those that oversee the care of an elderly loved one, it’s a…

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Are You a Caregiver for an Elderly Parent?

Caregiver in Bay Shore, NY: Is Your Plate Running Over?An estimated 44 million Americans provide care to someone 50 or older and more than half of them are women.  A typical family caregiver is a 46 year old female, has a full time job, kids in school, and spends an average of 20 or more…

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When Your Elderly Parent Refuses Help

Home Care in Bay Shore: Does your loved one need help at home but refuses to accept it?  Are you providing the care yourself and managing a job, your own family, and other obligations?  It may be time for an intervention. Many older adults come from a generation that took care of themselves and their…

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