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The Difference between Palliative and Hospice Care

When it comes to choosing the right end-of-life care for your aging loved one, both hospice and palliative care can be beneficial in keeping them comfortable during their remaining time here. Let’s take a look at the similarities and differences between these two...

What Type of Mobility Equipment is Best?

The best kind of mobility equipment will be dependent on the specific needs of the person who will be using it. Each piece of equipment has its own individual purpose. Choosing one that will best help you get around comfortably is easy once you get a better idea of...

Getting Comfortable in a Wheelchair

Needing a seated mobility device to get around every day might not be the most convenient aspect of your life, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be comfortable! If you spend most of your day sitting, the last thing you want is a wheelchair or scooter that leaves you...

A Guide to Having a Conversation About Elderly Care

As you and your loved ones age, difficult care decisions have to be made. If your loved one’s health and safety would benefit from an assisted living facility, making that transition can be a difficult one. The first step, of course, is having a dialogue about it....

Why Long-Term Care Should be Part of Your Retirement Planning

Did you know that although only 1/3 of Americans think they will need long term care, 2/3 actually will need it? When planning for retirement, it’s important to make sure you have thought of everything you might need and want in order to ensure you have a happy and...

Why Visitors are Important for Assisted Living Facilities

Assisted living facilities provide comfortable, home-like environments for seniors to live in when they can no longer live on their own. They provide 24/7 care and focus greatly on improving and maintaining the health and happiness of their residents. Although...
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