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By Michael Trigilio Within each of us lies a fundamental desire to live in our own home —  safely and securely —  with as much independence as possible. There are many choices that will allow you and your loved ones to continue to maintain a healthy lifestyle at home with discreet assistance. Services can range [...]

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By Angela Rocheleau Families plan for vacations and life events, but somehow they postpone the most important plan, care for an elderly loved one during the summer months. There are two phrases we use in our advice to these families: Think outside the box and also substitute guilt feelings with eyes and ears. Here are [...]

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Summer is a special time for caution if you or someone in your family is an older adult. I

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In the 20 years I have been in the home health care business, most recently as the CEO of an agency, I have seen the unfortunate results of the lack of planning countless times.

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By Angela Rocheleau March brings the promise of the spring season, but, for some families dealing with elderly or frail loved ones it also raises concerns that need to be addressed. Here are some helpful answers to questions we often receive from family members this time of the year. Q: My elderly mom lives with [...]

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By Angela Rocheleau Experiencing the decline of aging parents or grandparents is difficult to watch. When an elderly family member becomes depressed or is neglecting themselves, roles are reversed, and children become caregivers. The transition can be hard on the whole family. Many adults struggle to find the right care for elderly parents while balancing [...]

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