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Keeping the Memory Alive: Memorial Day Traditions and Remembrance
Memorial Day, as Decoration Day gradually came to be known, originally honored only those lost while fighting in the Civil War. But during World War I the United States found itself embroiled in another major conflict, and the holiday evolved to commemorate American...
Caring for a Loved One After a Stroke: In Home Care Can Help Family Caregivers
Each year nearly 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke. A stroke can happen to anyone at any time. Recovery presents physical and mental challenges, making daily life more difficult for both survivors and their families. Many stroke survivors regain...
Easy Home Modifications for Aging in Place
Home is comfortable. It is familiar. It holds memories. That is why it should come as no surprise that many seniors prefer to stay in their own homes for as long as possible. With the right home modifications, accommodations, and support, aging in place (at home)...
Benefits Of In-Home Care Services for Disabled Adults
Some disabled adults have grown up with home care services because they were born with or developed challenges at a young age. Other disabled adults live with challenges that are a result of accidents or medical conditions. Regardless of the cause and length of...
The Difference Between Hospice vs Home Health Care
Many health care services are often provided in the familiar and supportive setting of home—where most patients prefer to be, given the choice. The home care option reduces unnecessary hospital stays, and perhaps most importantly, delivers personalized, one-on-one...