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What is an RSA License?

May 29, 2021 Heather Heier Leave a comment

One of the important milestones for Shepherd’s Staff In-home Care was when we received our Residential Service Agency (RSA) license…

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Dementia Care Services at Home

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If your parent is suffering from the effects of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, you know how difficult…

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Posted in: Dementia Filed under: activities, caregivers, elderly, memory care
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Busting 4 Common In-home Care Myths

October 27, 2020 Heather Heier Leave a comment

If you have just started looking into care for your aging parents or loved ones, the process can be daunting,…

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6 Ways to Get Your Live-in Parent Involved in Your Kids’ Virtual Learning

September 16, 2020 Heather Heier Leave a comment

With virtual learning and homeschooling becoming the new normal for school-aged children due to COVID-related school closures, you may be…

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Posted in: Virtual Learning Filed under: elderly, mental health, seniors
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5 Phones You Can Get for Your Aging Parent

September 9, 2020 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Times have changed a lot with the dawning of the digital age and mobile devices. Landlines are now more or…

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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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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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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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Pain Awareness

October 20, 2017 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Many senior citizens fail to report pain to a doctor because of a common misconception that pain is a natural…

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Posted in: Medications, Senior Health & Lifestyles Filed under: aging, awareness, caregiver, chronic pain, doctors, elderly, lifestyle, medical, medication, pain, prescription, process, senior citizen, seniors

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