Seniorlink’s Commitment to Inclusion
“It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act.” – The Dalai Lama
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Senior Scams: How to keep your family member from falling victim
Read more: Senior Scams: How to keep your family member from falling victimSenior citizens are increasingly targeted for scams, and scammers are finding ever more clever ways to trick older adults into falling victim. Scams take a variety of forms and often result in seniors losing money, sensitive personal information that can be used for identity fraud, and, perhaps most importantly, their self-confidence and sense…
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Indiana Senator Applauds Structured Family Caregiving Program During COVID-19 Public Health Crisis
Read more: Indiana Senator Applauds Structured Family Caregiving Program During COVID-19 Public Health CrisisIndiana State Senator Ed Charbonneau lauded the work of state government, specifically the Structured Family Caregiver program, on behalf of family caregivers during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
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Why Caregivers Need Respite Care and How to Take Advantage
Read more: Why Caregivers Need Respite Care and How to Take AdvantageIn This Article: What is Respite Care?How Do You Pay for Respite Care?Benefits of Respite Care Over 54 million people provide unpaid care for an aging or disabled loved one. For many primary caregivers, the physical, emotional, and financial toll of this work can lead to caregiver fatigue and caregiver burnout. It’s important for…
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How to communicate with your aging parents about their health (and get them to listen)
Read more: How to communicate with your aging parents about their health (and get them to listen)For adults with aging parents, the time often comes where you must discuss their future plans with them. Some of the common topics involve making decisions about money, health, senior living, and other potentially difficult subjects. At some point, you’ll need to discuss sensitive subjects such as whether your aging parent requires home…
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6 Benefits of Swimming for Older Adults
Read more: 6 Benefits of Swimming for Older AdultsIn addition to being a fun recreational activity and a way to cool off on hot days, swimming is a terrific form of exercise for older adults and their caregivers. It’s a low-impact sport, which is beneficial for people suffering from sports injuries or conditions like arthritis. For older adults especially, maintaining an…
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Tips for Finding the Best Home Delivery Services for Seniors and Caregivers
Read more: Tips for Finding the Best Home Delivery Services for Seniors and CaregiversBeing a caregiver is a tough job – but that doesn’t mean there isn’t help available. There are respite services, special funding for caregivers, and several options in the way of state and community-based services. One of the most accessible ways to get extra help – on demand – is by taking advantage…
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I’m a registered nurse by day, and my Veteran father’s caregiver by night. This is what it feels like to always be on call
Read more: I’m a registered nurse by day, and my Veteran father’s caregiver by night. This is what it feels like to always be on callYvonne Quinones-Reyes is a registered nurse at Seniorlink based in Merrillville, Indiana. Outside of work she cares for her father, Ivan Quinones, 72, a Vietnam War veteran recently diagnosed with diabetes as well as minor heart issues.
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