winter activities
Activities
Angela Martin

7 Winter Activities for Seniors

Are you feeling a little blue about the winter season? Maybe you’re not fond of the colder temperatures or there aren’t as many outdoor activities to do. No matter the reason, there are plenty of winter activities to brighten your

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Caregiver Stories
Angela Martin

I Wanted to Make a Difference

Caregiver Story: Lorett Chan Lorett was hired as a caregiver at Shepherd’s Staff In-home Care on October 7, 2011, just two months after we officially opened our doors. She has worked continuously ever since, making her SSIC’s most senior caregiver.

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respite care
Caregivers
Angela Martin

What Is Respite Care?

Remember when your aging parent started showing signs that they just couldn’t be alone all the time anymore? Remember when you so lovingly volunteered to help them because after all, they are your parent? We understand! Children who take care

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stroke awareness
Caregivers
Angela Martin

Stroke Awareness Is Key for Caregivers

Whether you are a professional caregiver or a family member taking care of a loved one, witnessing a major health event like a stroke or a heart attack can be very distressing. However, as people age, such major major medical

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In-home Care
Angela Martin

Hospice vs Home Care

Perhaps you have a loved one with a life-limiting condition who desires to be made comfortable with pain medications but does not want drastic treatment regimes that would do little more than extend life for a brief period. Hospice is

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Elder Care
Angela Martin

Eldercare Outside of the Home

You may have an elderly parent who has been injured in a fall or who is recovering from surgery or a stroke. While they are in the hospital, you know that they are well provided for with around-the-clock care. The

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adult daycare
Adult DayCare
Angela Martin

Adult Daycare or In-home Care?

The difficulties of caring for an aging loved one are well known. Family caregivers can become overtaxed and burned out. It is exhausting to have to juggle medical appointments, meals, grooming, and a host of other tasks for an elderly

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