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How to Pay for In-home Care

April 27, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

As an adult child. it’s no fun to lie awake at night worrying about your parent’s safety and the care…

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Posted in: Finance & Consumer Resources Filed under: Community Resources, in-home care, Long-term Care Insurance, Medicare

3 Professionals That Need an In-home Care Company on Their Side

April 17, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

At Shepherd’s Staff, our mission is to assemble a staff of superior caregivers who would shepherd, or take care of,…

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Posted in: Professionals Filed under: geriatric care manager, geriatrics, healthcare agencies, in-home care, professionals, social workers

Differences Between Levels of In-home Care

April 7, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Have you received a call that your aging mom forgot to turn the stove off? Or did you notice on…

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Posted in: In-home Care Filed under: companion care, home care, independent, personal care, senior living, services
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Winter Safety for Seniors

February 16, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Older adults tend to feel the cold more than younger folks, and the cold may have a greater negative effect…

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Posted in: Home and Safety Filed under: car, fire, fireplace, grandparents, health, heart, ice, older adults, safety, seniors, shoveling, sidewalk, snow, winter
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When the Power Goes Out

February 2, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

When the power goes out in cold weather, older adults are especially vulnerable. A few precautions taken early can keep…

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Posted in: Home and Safety Filed under: cold, elderly, emergency, FEMA, generator, home, home care, medical, medication, network, older adults, power, seniors, winter
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County Senior Services

January 19, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Resolve to stay active and healthy in 2018! Did you know that Frederick County has a number of services and…

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Posted in: Senior Health & Lifestyles Filed under: care, cell phone, cost, county, department of aging, food, Frederick, loan, Maryland, meals on wheels, older adults, programs, senior centers, seniors

Could it be Alzheimer's?

January 5, 2018 Heather Heier 1 Comment

About 5.4 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, the most prevalent neurodegenerative disease in the world. Alzheimer’s is the sixth…

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Posted in: Alzheimer's Filed under: aging, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's disease, care, dementia, disease, elderly, in-home care, memory, parents, senior citizen, Shepherds Staff
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Personal Care Agreements

December 22, 2017 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Many families reach a point when they recognize that an older relative needs more than occasional assistance. When a family…

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Posted in: Senior Health & Lifestyles Filed under: care, care agreements, caregiver, Caregiver's Alliance, Caren Parnes, children, elder care, elder law, parents, senior citizen, seniors, Shepherds Staff
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Type 2 Diabetes – Are You At Risk?

December 8, 2017 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Type 2 diabetes affects about 27 million people in the U.S. — including about 12 million seniors. This serious condition…

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Posted in: Senior Health & Lifestyles Filed under: American Diabetes Association, Americans, blood sugar, care, diabetes, doctor, elderly, feet, grandparents, health, parents, prediabetes, seniors, symptoms, United States, wellness
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Becoming a Family Caregiver

November 3, 2017 Heather Heier Leave a comment

It’s never easy to make the transition from being a child, niece, nephew, spouse, or grandchild to becoming a caregiver…

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Posted in: Caregivers Filed under: AARP, aging, caregiver, caregiving, elderly, family, Frederick County, health, help, informal, lifestyle, Maryland, relative, seniors, wellness, women

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