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Fire Safety for Seniors & Older Adults: The Dangers & Best Practices
In-home fire safety procedures and tips are an important area of knowledge for everyone. But because seniors and older adults are at an increased risk from fires, it’s vital to be aware of safety procedures that take into account the…
Family Matters In-Home Care Honored Among Top Home Care Agencies in the Nation — Named “Caring Super Star of 2021” for Service Excellence
Positive Consumer Ratings Led to Industry-Leading Distinction from Caring.com Family Matters In-Home Care is pleased to announce it has been selected as a 2021 Caring Star for service excellence for in-home care. In consumer ratings and reviews on Caring.com, Family…
Free Webinar: Caring During the Holiday Season – Make It Stress-LESS!
Family Matters Gerontologist, Diane Darby Beach, discusses how you as a caregiver can cope with holiday stress in the new norm. Date: Fri, December 4, 2020Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST The holidays are upon us and that can…
Senior Loneliness and the Effect on Mental Health
The most recent U.S. census data shows that more than a quarter of the population lives alone – the highest rate ever recorded. Being alone does not necessarily herald loneliness, and living with someone may not stave it off. However,…
Hosting a Virtual Holiday? Make Hearing Easier For Loves Ones with Hearing Loss
This is a guest post from Dr. Pauline Dinnauer, VP of Audiological Care at Connect Hearing. While you may not be able to meet with your family in person this year, you can still have a wonderful virtual holiday together.…
Tips for Caregivers Taking Elderly Loved Ones to Doctor’s Appointments During COVID-19
The ongoing Covid-19 public health crisis has meant facing new complications in almost every area of life. Even for young and healthy people, community spread of the novel coronavirus presents a serious health risk. But this risk is considerably higher…
