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07, 2023
Summer is a time for fun in the sun, but staying safe and protecting yourself and your loved ones is essential. At ameriCARE, we’ve developed a series of resources to help you and the ones you love stay safe during summer and beyond. From providing tips on preventing heat [...]
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07, 2023
As we grow older, our bodies go through a natural period of decline, which can reduce our ability to perform daily tasks independently. At ameriCARE, we recognize how important independence is for quality of life and work hard to provide aging adults with compassionate care that empowers them to [...]
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06, 2023
June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, and we’d like to take this time to share some important information on PTSD and how we, as non-medical in-home caregivers, can help those managing it. We work with a wide range of people, many of whom manage PTSD symptoms. Often, [...]
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06, 2023
Since 1996, National Safety Council (NSC) has recognized the month of June as National Safety Month. Their goal is to increase awareness of the leading safety and health risks in the workplace, on the road, in homes, and in our communities. They focus on lowering the top causes of injuries [...]
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05, 2023
According to Hero’s Bridge, a veteran advocacy group, our aging veterans are at risk for several physical and mental health issues including: Malnutrition – A recent study of malnutrition among older vets in home-based primary care found that 15% were malnourished. Substance Abuse – 18% of older [...]
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05, 2023
While pain is an unpleasant sensation, it plays a vital role in the body’s defense system. Without pain, we wouldn’t know if we have been injured, are sick, or if we have a life-threatening illness. Pain, however, can occur without an obvious cause or can be a symptom of [...]
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04, 2023
We often associate getting older with getting to live a more relaxed life. We refer to it as our “golden years” or “third act” when we can retire, winter in warmer climates, and have free time to pursue our hobbies and passions, but it is important to remember that [...]
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04, 2023
As we approach the end of tax season and people start to receive their state and federal refunds, we feel it’s important to revisit fraud security precautions for seniors. The truth is scammers often disproportionately target elderly people with fixed incomes. This type of fraud is classified as elder [...]
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03, 2023
As we age, eating becomes more difficult for a variety of reasons including oral issues, loss of appetite, inability to grocery shop or prepare food, or even changing taste buds and food preferences. But as we get older, it becomes more important than ever to replenish our body with [...]
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03, 2023
Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? In fact, 2023 marks the 50th year of the program! The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the group behind Nutrition Month, focuses on finding new ways to share updates in healthful eating to help everyone make more informed choices and [...]