April 23, 2018
Sudoku, sewing, gardening, or something completely different — finding the best activities for Alzheimer’s patients at home is important if a loved one has a memory illness. While truly meaningful activities for dementia patients can be tough to find, they are out there, and worth hunting for! Having mentally and emotionally appropriate and stimulating activities […]
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March 29, 2018
By Your Side Home Care is dedicated to making all aspects of in-home care easier — even figuring out how it involves your taxes. In fact, many By Your Side clients wonder if they can write off in-home care on their taxes, and we are happy to counsel them on this issue. While the 2017/2018 […]
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February 28, 2018
Hospice care is an end-of-life service that provides compassionate, palliative care to people with terminal illnesses. In addition to providing one-on-one patient treatment, hospice nurses and doctors provide direct access to pain-management medication and other related prescriptions — as well as wheelchairs, walkers, and other medical devices. The patient and their family very rarely see […]
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February 1, 2018
Talking to your parents about giving up their driver’s licenses is never easy. How do you tell the people who raised you, and who likely taught you to drive, that they aren’t safe behind the wheel any longer? When the time comes to have this conversation, going about it in the right way can maximize […]
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January 3, 2018
The warning signs that your aging parents need help living alone can range from unexplained weight loss and changes in personal appearance to confusion, forgetfulness, and other qualities associated with memory illnesses like Dementia. When you’re wondering, “Can my parents still live at home?” you have a lot to consider — including their health, happiness, […]
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November 30, 2017
If you are looking into professional senior care options for your parents, you may think that nursing homes are your only choice — the nursing home industry certainly likes to encourage that perception. The truth, however, is that you have a big decision to make between in-home senior and nursing home care. While senior care […]
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September 18, 2017
How can seniors remain safe online? The Internet offers wonderful opportunities for learning new information, shopping, communicating with loved ones, reading, watching videos, and playing games. Today some excellent online resources promote healthy senior lifestyles. However, senior citizens and senior in-home care providers must always remember the importance of maintaining adequate Internet security to protect […]
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August 16, 2017
Risks & Benefits of Seniors Retiring Early Tired of burning the midnight oil, waking up at the crack of dawn, commuting to work in bad weather, and answering to a boss each day? If so, early retirement is probably becoming an increasingly tempting idea for seniors. From waking up when you want and wearing your […]
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July 28, 2017
The winters here in Southeast PA are long and cold, so most of us look forward to the warm summer months all year long. Barbecues, beach trips, and relaxing by the pool or lake with friends and family make summer a favorite time of year. However, too much fun and sun in the great outdoors […]
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June 21, 2017
Every woman goes through menopause, but each has different experiences during this often difficult transitional time. Some breeze right through it, while others suffer terribly from mood swings, hot flashes, memory loss, and even dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Fortunately, there are ways of dealing with these menopausal symptoms. From senior care to proper sleep and […]
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