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Finding the Assisted in Assisted Living

December 15, 2017 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH 2 Comments

Many caregivers turn to assisted living as a way to support family members and reduce their own workload. The facilities are also the right choice in many situations. Even so, they aren’t always what people expect.

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Approaches and Tools for Helping Seniors to Age in Place

January 8, 2017 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

The ability to age at home is highly desirable for seniors and is also an achievable goal. So, as family members, how can we help?

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How to Make the Home Safe for Seniors

May 30, 2016 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Updated April 20, 2021 We typically think of the home as a fairly safe environment but that is never completely true. Accidents at home are incredibly common. Some lead to injury, while others can even be fatal. We often take steps to make sure children are safe at home. It’s time to make the home […]

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Like the Old Days – When Doctors Come to You

April 9, 2016 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

It’s easy to assume that the only option for seeing a doctor is to go out and visit them, but that isn’t actually the case. Services that provide doctors who make house calls are all around and they offer amazing support for seniors and caregivers.

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An Introduction to Aging at Home

May 18, 2015 By Karen Leave a Comment

This video highlights ways to make aging at home easier and safer for seniors.

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