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Can grapes help protect against alzheimer’s decline?

A pilot study at the University of California, Los Angeles looked at whether consuming grapes could help fight the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, research...

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Life has taught John Leslie how to care

Johne Leslie was the first Care Pro we hired in our Croydon office. Once you meet him, you’ll know why. It’s not just his 8 years of professional caregiving experience, it’s the way he cares that make...

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When to hire senior home care services

There is often a lot of resistance and hesitation when it comes to hiring senior home care services. Many people don’t like admitting that they need help with daily activities, and family members don’...

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The importance of self-care for caregivers

As a support worker, you probably hear “Take care of yourself” more often than not. It can seem an impossible task. Caring for an aging loved one is an all-encompassing task on top of your other respo...

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How to build a long distance care team

We live in a mobile society and that means that adult children are not always going to live in close proximity to aging parents. That makes it difficult to make sure their daily needs are addressed, e...

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Four fall prevention strategies for seniors

Falls pose one of the greatest dangers to a senior’s independence and self-sufficiency. More than one-third of people aged 65 and older fall each year, and those who fall once are two to three times m...

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5 ways to regain your energy after caregiver burnout

As a support worker of an aging loved one your days are long and filled with responsibilities. Taking care of yourself is at the end of the list – and it stays there. You may feel run down, lethargic ...