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By Sue Gregg, the Midwest Regional Director for Caregiver Homes.
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By Sue Gregg, the Midwest Regional Director for Caregiver Homes.

Kathy Swideriski is an RN for Caregiver Homes at the Springfield, Massachusetts Branch.

By Julian Hills, a staff writer for Drugwatch since 2013. Drugwatch.com is a comprehensive resource about side effects and complications from commonly prescribed drugs and oft-used medical devices. Hip replacement is a procedure that is typically performed on elders in their 60s or older. People often undergo the procedure when their hip problems significantly interfere with normal…

When we think about caregiving, we often first focus on the essentials: making sure that the consumer is healthy, eating well, getting enough sleep, and taking medications properly. But as we know, a full life is made up of more than just these basics. Recreation and socialization add meaning and richness to everyone’s…

Staying healthy, hydrated and cool during the hot summer months can be especially important for elders and people with disabilities. Caregivers, too, should recognize if they are experiencing issues due to excessive sun exposure or lack of hydration. If you are providing care to an individual, it is a good idea to understand…

By Mary Frugoli, the Caregiver Homes Branch Manager for the South Shore area in Mass. How sad that the issue of elder abuse is so widespread that we now have a day and an entire year dedicated to prevention. While the majority of our elders live as part of a loving family, hundreds of…

Brian McKaig is the Caregiver Homes State Director for Rhode Island.
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