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What Is the Difference Between Home Health and Home Care?

January 28, 2022 Heather Heier Leave a comment

If you are just beginning to explore options for your elderly parent, you may be overwhelmed by an avalanche of…

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Posted in: Home Health Filed under: aftercare, caregiver, elderly care, medications, nursing, seniors, surgery
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Good Nutrition for Seniors During the Holidays

December 23, 2020 Heather Heier Leave a comment

It’s that sugary time of year again, with tempting Christmas cookies, cakes, and candy canes coming at us from every…

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Posted in: Health Filed under: Avoid, diet, FOods, limit, meals, nutrition, seniors
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Navigating the Holidays with a Limited Mobility

November 29, 2020 Heather Heier Leave a comment

The holiday season is here, which for most of us means festive family gatherings – even if they have to…

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Posted in: Home and Safety Filed under: caregivers, holiday activities, mobility, seniors
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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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6 Signs Your Parent Are Being Financially Abused By Scammers

February 21, 2020 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Have you ever received a phone call from an unknown number, or even a number that seems local, and they…

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Posted in: Home and Safety Filed under: Finances, fraud, scams, seniors, targets

Outdoor Fall Prevention Tips

June 5, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

We’re told our whole lives to get out and get moving, and this is especially important as we age. Although…

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Posted in: Balance, Home and Safety Filed under: fall prevention, falls, outdoor, safety, seniors, sherpherd's staff in-home care
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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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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

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