How to Protect Your Loved One in the Event of a Stroke
Did you know that each person’s risk of stroke almost doubles every decade after age 55? Caregivers and seniors must be aware of this...
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How to Practice Self-Care as a Caregiver
Managing Caregiver Stress With Self-Care Providing care for those you love can be extremely fulfilling and challenging at the same time....
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How to Help Seniors Create Healthy Sleep Patterns
An average of 7.5 to 9 hours of sleep each night is considered healthy for most adults. Seniors are often unable to sleep this much due...
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Letting Seniors Know They’re Needed: How an In-Home Caregiver Can Help
“Here, let me help you with that.” “Don’t overdo it now!” “Maybe you should sit here and rest; I’ll take care of that.” YOU JUST WANT TO...
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The Truth about Caregiver Burnout: Signs and Solutions
Being a caregiver can be an exhausting and challenging task. It’s important to recognize caregiver burnout and cope healthily....
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Important Tips To Keep A Loved One With Dementia Safe At Home
What Is Dementia? Dementia is an umbrella term to describe a decline in mental ability that is severe enough to interfere with daily...
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Caregiving for a Loved One with Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can be unpredictable, and abilities can change daily. Understanding the diagnosis, medications, management...
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Helpful Conversation Starters: How to Talk About the Need for In-Home Care Support
Have you noticed changes in your loved one? Are you worried they are spending too much time alone? Maybe you are unsure how to talk to...
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How Can Home Care Help with Pneumonia Recovery for Seniors?
Caregivers by WholeCare can provide support and assistance as your loved one returns home after being hospitalized for pneumonia. What Is...
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How to Help a Senior’s Caregiving Team Work Together
Many seniors rely on the care and support of multiple people. This type of community is important but can also be a problem if everyone...
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What Are the Benefits of Music Therapy for Seniors and Older Adults?
We all know the feelings and memories that different songs evoke – a song that harkens to our first love, reminds us of happy times in...
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How to Overcome the Challenges of Long-Distance Caregiving
Offering real support and care to seniors is a challenge for many families. For those living far away from senior loved ones, the...
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How Caregivers Can Keep Seniors Safe at Home During COVID-19
The WholeCare Mission is to care for the WHOLE person’s body, mind, and spirit. WholeCare is continually working to find new ways to...
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How Caregivers Can Keep Seniors Connected with Family and Friends While Physically Distancing
t this point, we all have a sense of how isolating physically distancing can be. Unfortunately, seniors, who often live alone, are even...
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How to Help Seniors Complete the “Five Wishes” Advance Healthcare Directive
Planning for end-of-life care is a legal matter. Five Wishes is a simple and legal advance healthcare directive. Five Wishes is an...
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How Home Care Helps with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Home care specialists provide support & assistance as your loved one returns home after being hospitalized for Chronic Obstructive...
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How to Find the Right Caregiver for Your Elderly Parent
Entrusting your aging parent to someone else’s care is a big decision. How do you know who the right caregiver is? There are a few steps...
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What Should Caregivers Know About Thyroid Health for Seniors?
January is thyroid awareness month. It’s an important time for seniors and their caregivers to understand thyroid health. Knowing basic...
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Aging Adults and Diabetes: What You Need to Know
Diabetes is a disease that affects the way the body processes food, especially sugar. Many seniors have types of diabetes, which can...
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How Home Care Helps after Total Hip and Total Knee Replacements
Home care specialists provide support and assistance as your loved one returns home after being hospitalized for a total hip and total...
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