Signs That a Long-Distance Caregiver May Need to Visit More Often

A long-distance caregiver can encounter many unique challenges caring for their parents or senior loved ones from a distance. Learn more about long-distance caregiving and how to recognize the signs that you may need to visit loved ones more often. Caring From a Distance One of the first hints that Leslie Eckford’s parents’ health was declining came…

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What to Do When a Senior Loved One Acts Inappropriately to Nursing Staff

In recent years, there has been an abundance of research outlining the hidden dangers of nursing home care for seniors, specifically elder abuse and patient neglect. However, a topic that is often overlooked and under-reported is the abuse faced by care providers themselves from senior residents. In the United States, healthcare workers are exposed to…

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New Knee Works Like Magic

After suffering with debilitating knee pain for years, knee replacement surgery turned back the clock for Linda Bure, who went from walking with a cane to dancing with preschoolers. Linda Bure of Austin, Minnesota, knew it was time to take care of her aching knee when she noticed her dog starting to gain weight because…

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