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VA partners to aid in Veterans’ connection with their support communities
WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it has partnered with CaringBridge, a global nonprofit social network, to aid in Veterans’ connection and communication with
How caregivers combat helplessness and aid dementia hospice patients
Hospice’s purpose, at least one of them, is to ease a dying patient’s pain at the end of life and improve the quality of that life. But what’s to be done when a dementia patient in her waning days can’t communicate her pain or help identify the cause? Or resists taking medications?
Videos: How patient education promotes VA’s life-sustaining treatment decisions
Veterans have the right to plan for their health care and having patient education discussions with your care team about your care preferences is important.
This little-known benefit for veterans is amazing
One of the greatest fears of the elderly is that they will outlive their money. That fear is magnified when a senior requires long-term care.
Aiding aging parents: Tips to help overcome new challenges
It’s not easy getting old, as the saying goes, and it can be even harder to watch your parents age.<br>Helping parents transition into the later years of their lives can be a delicate matter, but there are ways to help them ease into an elderly stage and cope better with challenges.<br>Carol Lavin B
Why both partners need coverage
Helping clients understand the value of covering a stay-at-home spouse.
An Advisor’s Guide To Aging in Place vs. Community Living
Help your clients decide whether they need to move out of their homes.
First Aid Tips for Caregivers
Learn the basic tips of giving first aid to caregivers. Adamssafety offers CPR Training and First Aid Training to Caregivers.
How to be an Independent Woman After 60
Sixty and Me is a community that values independence. I am reminded of a quote by T.S Eliot “We shall not cease from exploration, and in the end find ourselves back where we started but know the place for the first time”. You have lived a full life and are now at that point of re-invention. Read More
Learning First Aid for Caregivers: It's Important
First aid for caregivers is paramount skill. Being a prepared and competent caregiver includes knowing when and how to administer effective first aid.
How smart home products help take care of your family
Smart home products are your partners in caregiving.
Veteran with dementia finds passion for coloring
A veteran with dementia develops a passion for coloring.
How Can Blockchain Come to the Aid of the Elderly?
Blockchain technology can help build an ecosystem with such a physical and social infrastructure that fosters better care, health and well-being of the elderly
How to Partner WITH Parents in Student Ministry
We must partner with the parents in student ministry, so we do not add more stress or tension to the busy schedules of our students.
How It Works and How We Can Help
From first hand experience I can attest to the merits of the End of Life Options Act aka Medical Aid in Dying (MAID). It is a workable process to exercise your end of life right should you choose to. You don’t have to agree with it, you don’t have to ever consider exercising it but for those that do the Act has processes and procedures that guard ...
What Our Healthcare Colleagues Say About Us
From hospice partners to physical therapists, Select Home Care is connected with many others in the industry who care and are ready to help your family. Hear...
YOU SHOULD KNOW: Pension changes for veterans
There are important changes veterans who take advantage of a pension or want to should be aware of.
5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Roanoke, VA Home Care Provider
There are many factors to consider when choosing the best home health care provider, even leading to information overload and undue stress on the family. We have listed a few important questions to consider before you decide on a home care company for your Mom or Dad.
Finding Long-Term Care for Your Spouse or Partner
Making the decision to do it can be hard. Here's advice for couples.
Are You Acting Like a Caregiver or a Care Partner?
If this person is fortunate enough to have a life partner, one will hope that this partner doesn’t suddenly turn into a person who immediately takes charge.
Caregiver? Care Partner? Who Really Cares?
There are many titles for the people who care for us, but what is in a name?
