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First Aid 101 for Family Caregivers
Knowing some basic first aid tips and techniques can equip you to react in an emergency situation and help loved ones. First Aid 101: What You Need to Know What is First Aid? First Aid is helping someone who is…
Fire Safety for Seniors: Facts & Prevention for Adults 65+
Fire safety is an important consideration for every home, however, it’s especially important for seniors, who are more than twice as likely to be killed or injured by a fire than the general population. Here are some staggering statistics from…
How to Know When It’s Time to Take the Keys from Seniors
One of the most difficult situations to handle with a senior loved one is whether or not he or she should still be behind the wheel. The prospect of losing that type of independence can be especially devastating for a…
In-Home Care For Veterans & Spouses: Aid & Attendance FAQs
More than 90 percent of seniors want to remain living at home as they age, and for those who need assistance with daily activities, in-home care can be more cost-effective than moving to a nursing home or assisted living community.…
Long-Term Care Insurance 101: FAQs, In-Home Care, & Claim Submission
Video Transcription Hi, my name is Wendy Vu, Human Resources at Family Matters In-Home Care. Today, I'm going to take a minute to talk to you about long-term care insurance. Oftentimes, people are unsure what medicare and medicaid cover when…
3 Eye Conditions That Increase Risk for Seniors
There are three eye conditions that pose special risks for seniors; cataracts, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration. Some have no early symptoms and can rob sight before the senior knows the disease exists. Others can blur vision, making daily activities…
