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Understanding How Medical Tests Affect Seniors
There’s frequently nothing “routine” about a routine checkup. You may arrive to your appointment perfectly fine, but leave with orders...
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marissasnook
- Jan 11
- 2 min
Easing Dementia Agitation
Pacing. Fidgeting. Wandering. When you start to note these signs in an individual with Alzheimer’s, it’s time for you to take action...
Kris Aiken
- Jan 6
- 1 min
PSW Martha Walker is the Care Team Member of the Month for December 2022!
Please join us in congratulating PSW Martha Walker for being chosen as Care Team Member of the month for December 2022. Martha has been a...
marissasnook
- Jan 4
- 2 min
How to Help a Senior Who Refuses to Eat
Following the indulgence of the holiday season, a lot of people decide to scale back on calorie consumption. But if you’re caring for a...
marissasnook
- Dec 19, 2022
- 2 min
How to Choose the Right Beverage Thickeners for Dysphagia
Unless you have had to use beverage thickeners for dysphagia, you most likely have not given much thought to the various textures and...
marissasnook
- Dec 13, 2022
- 2 min
One Key Way to Improve Caregiver Patience: Practice!
Does your blood pressure soar once you finally finish filling your cart with groceries, only to find just one checkout lane open and a...
Kris Aiken
- Dec 13, 2022
- 2 min
Our November 2022 Care Team Member of the month is PSW Lynda Prettie!
This month, we have chosen to celebrate the talents of PSW Lynda Prettie. Lynda has been with The Care Company for a few years and is...
The Care Company
- Dec 7, 2022
- 2 min
Help for Alzheimer’s Caregivers: The Life-Changing Resolutions You Should Make Today
People around you may be resolving to lose 10 pounds, eat healthier, and exercise more, but as a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s,...
The Care Company
- Nov 17, 2022
- 2 min
The Checklist You Need to Assess Senior Care Needs Over the Holidays
It has been several months since you’ve had the opportunity for a nice, long visit with Mom. Now that the holidays are here, you’ll have...
Kris Aiken
- Nov 14, 2022
- 2 min
The October 2022 Care Team Member of the month is PSW Amos Temitope Makinde
At The Care Company, we pride ourselves on providing a better life for those at home. We do this by adhering to four core values that...
The Care Company
- Nov 9, 2022
- 2 min
The Latest Alzheimer’s Research Findings: Could It Be an Autoimmune Disease?
Finding a cure for Alzheimer’s has become as tangled as the tau threads long considered to be the core cause of the disease. But now,...
The Care Company
- Nov 3, 2022
- 2 min
How to Make the Holidays More Fun for Introverted Seniors
Prepare yourself…the holidays are here! Though there are plenty of people who flourish on the hectic pace of celebrations and parties,...
The Care Company
- Oct 19, 2022
- 2 min
A Hug for Your Health: How Hugs Can Help Seniors Thrive
Remember during the height of the pandemic, when social distancing was the norm and we needed to be satisfied with virtual visits? One of...
The Care Company
- Oct 11, 2022
- 2 min
Try These Food-Related Dementia Activities to Spark Memories
If there’s one thing that connects all of us, it is food! Think about how many cherished memories have been made over the years that...
Kris Aiken
- Oct 7, 2022
- 1 min
Our September 2022 Care Team Member of the Month is PSW Carol Soares.
Please join us in congratulating Carol Soares for being chosen as Care Team Member of the Month for September 2022. Carol has been with...
The Care Company
- Oct 3, 2022
- 2 min
The New Cancer Treatment That’s Eliminating Tumors in a Surprising Way
Fall is typically the start to cold and flu season, which is also the time our immune systems get a workout. Fortunately, our natural...
The Care Company
- Sep 15, 2022
- 2 min
Health Concerns in Seniors That Can Cause Negative Mood Changes
We all have good days and bad days, and we are all entitled to a little crankiness or negative thinking every so often. If you care for...
The Care Company
- Sep 12, 2022
- 2 min
Try These Simple, Effective Strategies to Improve Memory
Remember the first time you finally learned the order of the colors of the rainbow? Many of us were introduced to Roy G. Biv to master...
Kris Aiken
- Sep 9, 2022
- 1 min
The August 2022 Care Team member of the month is RPN Joy Ambrosio.
At The Care Company, we pride ourselves on providing the best service for our clients with caregivers they can trust. Peace of Mind for...
The Care Company
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
Creating Healthy Boundaries While Caring for a Partner
It goes without saying that successful, long-lasting relationships take commitment, compromise, and sacrifice. The happiest relationships...
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