Caregiver Education: Who Needs It, Where to Get It

All caregivers -- at home, in assisted living, in a community -- could benefit from ongoing education, training, and support. They could all learn something from programs that teach different approaches to care, strategies for difficult situations, and helpful tools ...

 
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National Training Program Matches Seniors with Jobs

Seniors today want -- and need -- jobs, and for a 61-year-old New Jersey resident, the National Council on Aging’s Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provided just that.

In this article on the NCOA website, Pat Lardiere’s ...

 
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Florida Senate Report Demands Assisted Living Regulation Overhaul

In July, we reported on Florida’s assisted living regulation woes, announcing Governor Rick Scott’s appointment of a task force to work on troubled facilities where abuse, neglect, and questionable deaths had been reported.

Florida was one of many ...

 
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Home Care Q&A: What Does Non-Medical Care Cover?

Home care typically falls into two categories: skilled/medical care and non-medical care. Skilled/medical care services – like IV therapy, wound care, diabetic care, physical therapy or nutritional counseling, to name a few – must be provided by a nurse or ...

 
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Tips for Selecting Alzheimer’s Care in Senior Living

Memory neighborhoods. Special care units. Reminiscence care. Join Their Journey®. These are just a few of the designations utilized by senior living communities who offer specialized services for those who suffer from Alzheimer’s, related dementias, or other forms of ...

 
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