Why Hire an Agency for Home Care?

By Nathan Hoffman, LNHA, Victory Home Care Being involved with senior care for the past 20 years, it’s become clear to me that people want to remain living in their own homes as long as they can. They want to be in their familiar environment surrounded by familiar things they have collected over the years. […]

Avoiding Caregiver Burnout

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By Angela Kauffman, Snyder Village   For many of us, the members of our family are the people we value most in life, and we would do anything to protect and care for them. Perhaps you have taken on a caretaker role for your loved one, whether unexpectedly or planned. Your willingness to help may […]

The Love That Will Save You

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Submitted by Annette Morrison, CRS-A/D, M.S., CCSI Case Coordination LLC A few years ago, I sat in a movie theatre with my husband and daughter, watching Disney’s new movie, Maleficent. We all thought we knew the story. As it turned out, Disney slid a new take on this classic fairytale—spoiler alert if you haven’t seen […]

Transitioning to Senior Living FAQs

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Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center While changes can sometimes be confusing and worrisome, making the move to senior living doesn’t have to be. In fact, this transition and change can be a positive, enriching, and joyful experience for seniors and their loved ones, when they find the community that is right for them.  […]