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Comparing Home Health Care, Independent Living and Assisted Living Facilities

By Pat Tarantino | November 4, 2024

Choosing the right supportive living arrangement as an older adult requires quite a bit of planning and research. Unfortunately, many families wait until a significant emergency or hazard becomes known before they begin this learning process, leading to a feeling of being rushed and settling for solutions that are only…

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What is the Difference Between Home Care and Home Health Care?

By Pat Tarantino | October 14, 2024

Millions of Americans receive some form of in-home care every year. This type of long term care has become increasingly popular because it allows patients to receive personalized services within a familiar home setting, rather than undergoing the significant lifestyle changes associated with moving to an assisted living facility. While…

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What is Medicare Open Enrollment?

By Pat Tarantino | October 7, 2024

October 15th marks the beginning of the Medicare open enrollment period, when Americans 65 and older can review their coverage and make changes to their health care plan to best suit their needs in the coming year. Even if your healthcare needs have not changed significantly over the course of…

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Prescription Medication Safety

By Pat Tarantino | September 27, 2024

A major element of maintaining long-term independence is managing chronic (ongoing) medical conditions. Ailments like cardiovascular disease and diabetes, among many others, are often kept in check through the use of prescription medication. A recent CDC survey from 2019 found that among Americans aged 49 to 70, nearly 7 in…

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How to Make an Apartment Safer for Aging in Place

By Pat Tarantino | September 16, 2024

The numbers are in and it is official: aging in place remains a goal for the vast majority of older adults. A recent AARP survey found that 77 percent of adults aged 50 and older would prefer to remain in their long-time home as they age. This practice, known as…

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Signs an Older Adult is Ready for Home Health Care

By Pat Tarantino | August 26, 2024

As we age, our medical needs, energy levels, and ability to handle tasks on our own may change, but our overall goals usually don’t. Everyone wants the ability to live comfortably and safely in familiar settings and maintain control over how they live their life. Home health care is an…

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