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What is Home Care?

Are you considering home care for an older loved one in Carmel, IN? Read our complete guide to understanding what kinds of home care solutions will work best for your family and for your loved one.

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Early Signs of Alzheimer’s

Forgetting your keys or a birthday every once in a while is normal. However, symptoms of Alzheimer’s are subtle and can be mistaken as common aspects of aging. Learn how to spot some of the signs with our guide to spotting early Alzheimer’s symptoms.

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Living at Home is the Best Way to Live

Millions of seniors use home care to remain independent as they grow older. Home Care Assistance allows seniors to live safely and comfortably where they most want to be: at home.

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Cardiovascular Health Guide

Cardiovascular conditions such as congestive heart failure or heart attack and heart surgery weaken the entire body and require a series of lifestyle changes. Our comprehensive guide to Cardiovascular Issues outlines exactly what kinds of changes your loved one may need to make.

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Post-Surgery Nutrition

Surgery is a common event as we age. In your lifetime, you will most likely go in for surgery or take care of someone recovering from surgery. There are over 48 million surgical procedures done every year and 72% of all surgeries are experienced by those over the age of 45.

But, what should you eat after surgery?

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Post-Stroke Recovery

In a recent survey of over 1000 stroke survivors, over 40% felt somewhat or not very successful in meeting their rehabilitation goals and 38% felt they lacked information relevant to their recovery. Regardless of the severity of your stroke, it is critical to take a proactive and informed approach to your stroke care.

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Ensure Post-Hospital Recovery

As the leading experts in post-hospitalization care, we developed this guide to provide an overview of the challenges and resources associated with each step in the transition from hospital to home.

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Longevity and Home Care: A Guide to Living Well at Home

We know most people would prefer to “age in place”, or to stay in their homes, rather than move to a care facility, even if they need a little extra help. In the past this would have been more difficult, but today there are technology options and service providers who make aging at home an excellent choice for many families.

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Palliative Care Guide

When it comes to end-of-life care, a little support can make all the difference…

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Alzheimer’s Care and Dementia Care Guide

Dementia is one of the leading causes of disability and dependency among older adults worldwide, affecting an estimated 35.6 million people with 7.7 million new cases every year.

Learn About Our Alzheimer’s Care and Dementia Care

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Guide to Social Distancing for Seniors

In a world where social distancing and shelter-inplace orders are the new norm, now, more than ever, it’s imperative that we do whatever we can to reduce isolation among the seniors we serve…and that we care about deeply.

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