The winter holidays present a good time to monitor older adults for signs of dementia. But it’s never too late to check for symptoms, one expert said.
Gift-giving program helps spread joy to seniors at home
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Caroline Szachnowski
Dec 20, 2021
To help alleviate loneliness among seniors, Home Instead created Be a Santa to a Senior, a program that helps provide older adults some holiday cheer.
A focus on improving the hospital-to-home transition
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Caroline Szachnowski
Dec 13, 2021
Laguna Health helps to provide behavioral health interventions with a digital approach to post-hospital patients recovering at home.
Telemedicine targeted to the home
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Caroline Szachnowski
Dec 06, 2021
It’s well-known that telemedicine has gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. One partnership is helping to expand the reach of this technology.
Creating a digital legacy
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Nov 29, 2021
A new end-of-life planning company helps people organize their assets and house them in a digital location.
The art of enjoying the later years
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Nov 22, 2021
From encouraging creativity to fostering connections to preventing cognitive decline, making art provides an array of advantages for older adults.
Virtual hiring portal offers ‘manageable approach’ in search for home care providers
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Caroline Szachnowski
Nov 15, 2021
Consumer Directed Choices (CD Choices), a nonprofit organization, has a virtual hiring portal geared to consumers.
Robust digital program offers opportunity for adults to exercise, practice mindfulness at home
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Caroline Szachnowski
Nov 08, 2021
Editor’s note: Home Sweet Home is a feature appearing Mondays in McKnight’s Home Care Daily Pulse. The story focuses on a heartwarming, entertaining or quirky happening affecting the world…
Domestic violence survivor who turned to powerlifting preaches its benefits for seniors
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Caroline Szachnowski
Nov 01, 2021
Abbey Moon, 76, a survivor of domestic violence, regained her sense of self through powerlifting.
Caregiving professional shares tips to prevent a dementia diagnosis
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Oct 24, 2021
While there is no sure-fire way to prevent Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, there are a few key changes that older adults can make to reduce their risk of developing it.
