Holidays may be the ideal time to have the ‘care’ conversation, gerontologist says
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Foster Stubbs
Nov 20, 2023
For many, the holidays are about spending time with family. For seniors with adult children, this may be a perfect opportunity to discuss options for care as they age. While it may be a difficult conversation...
Dombi adds BAYADA Lifetime Achievement Award to long resume
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Foster Stubbs
Nov 13, 2023
As president of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), Bill Dombi is typically the one giving out awards. He recently became a recipient as only the second winner of BAYADA’s Lifetime...
Former rabbi finds fulfillment as Right At Home franchise owner
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Foster Stubbs
Nov 06, 2023
Matt Field has an interesting back story on his home care career. It goes something like this: When he entered Union College as an undergraduate, he aimed to become a veterinarian but his experience in...
Former tech executive leads nonprofit to help those with ALS
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Foster Stubbs
Oct 30, 2023
Moving from tech entrepreneurship to caregiving was never a step Indu Navar expected to make, but this leap of faith turned out to be transformative. Today, she is making use of both skill sets as the...
Griswold caregiver uses personal tragedy as inspiration for career
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Foster Stubbs
Oct 23, 2023
After caring for her epileptic daughter up until her death, no one would’ve blamed Cheryl Hall if she walked away from caregiving. But rather than be discouraged by the tragedy she’s endured, the Griswold...
Chefs cook up nourishing meals — and relationships — for seniors at home
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Foster Stubbs
Oct 16, 2023
Data shows that home really is where the heart is. A total of 88% of Americans prefer to receive living assistance at home or with loved ones, according to a 2021 poll from the Associated Press and University...
Maxim Healthcare names longtime nurse National Caregiver of the Year
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Foster Stubbs
Oct 02, 2023
With more than 50 years of experience as a nurse, Barbara Buttchen’s career has spanned 10 presidential administrations, five James Bond actors and one Chicago Cubs World Series title. Amid all that...
Mother, daughter carry on thrifting tradition with business for seniors
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Foster Stubbs
Sep 25, 2023
The art of “thrifting” has deep roots in the Roddy family. Growing up with a mother who ran an antiques store, Susan Roddy has been shopping secondhand ever since she was little. That thrifty family...
In planning for weather emergencies, first ask this: ‘Do I stay or do I go?’
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Foster Stubbs
Sep 18, 2023
On the heels of the hottest week in recorded history, rampant wildfires and flash floods, the impact of climate change on our environment is evident. For many seniors living at home who often have limited...
PACE is a ‘Disney World’ for geriatricians, advocate says
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Foster Stubbs
Sep 11, 2023
Sometimes it takes time for excellence to be recognized. The author Franz Kafka died before his works gained prominence. Basketball legend Michael Jordan was cut from his high school varsity team. Ankur...