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How to Prevent In-Home Falls, Part 2

By Nicole / April 10, 2020

Fall statistics for the aging population are not pleasant to read. One-fourth of seniors who fracture a hip when they fall will die within six months of that injury. Two-thirds of seniors who fall will do so again within six months. And, many seniors who fall may lose the ability to stay home, which can…

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How to Prevent In-Home Falls, Part 1

By Nicole / April 1, 2020

Falling is one of the most dangerous hazards as we age. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 9,500 deaths are caused every year by falls in older Americans. Falls can cause not only severe injuries, but also can cost you a lot of money in medical care and rehabilitative needs. Angels…

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5 Things That Contribute to In-Home Falls

By Nicole / March 27, 2020

Most of us know that falling is a common problem as we age and can lead to many injuries and hospitalizations. In fact, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four Americans over the age of 65 fall every year; falls are the leading cause of fatalities and the most…

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How to Adjust Life at Home: Modified Texture Diets

By Nicole / January 14, 2019

With some medical conditions, the speech therapist or medical provider may prescribe a modified textured diet when someone has difficulty swallowing food. This may result from an injury, worsening illness, or a stroke. Many times when patients are required to modify the texture of the diet it is to make the foods easier to swallow…

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Caring and Serving the Caregiver Way

By Nicole / May 5, 2018

Caregivers perform the noble task of caring for people. Be it a professional caregiver who works for elders and patients or a loved one caring for a member of the family, caregivers fulfill a unique and strong responsibility of being there always. With assisted living facilities located in Westchester and the From emotional support to physical…

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Reasons You Should Consider a Career in Home Care

By Nicole / January 26, 2018

When searching for a new job, most people are looking for a meaningful career that they can feel proud of and work in, content, until retirement. If you are one of these people and are searching for your purpose in life, we would like to recommend a career in home health. Whether you are trained…

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