READ MORESummer Safety Tips for Seniors


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The dog days of summer are officially here! Kids are home from school, mom and dad are working summer hours, and there’s now plenty of time to spend with friends and family. Your family members who are likely most excited by this opportunity are your older loved ones who know you’ll finally have time to…

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READ MOREPrevent Falls at Home


SYNERGY HomeCare | Fall Prevention

Fall is right around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to think about a different type of fall–the dangerous one. As more people over the age of 65 choose to age in place in the comfort of their own home, it’s important to ensure that the home provides a safe environment. Preventing falls is…

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READ MOREKeeping Seniors Safe in Extreme Heat


SYNERGY HomeCare | Excessive Heat

Tips for Keeping Seniors Safe in the Heat: Water, Water Everywhere Seniors are more at risk for dehydration in general because they have a lower fluid content and a decreased thirst response. So the trick to staying hydrated, especially when it’s really hot, is to drink, even when you don’t feel thirsty. Many medications can…

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READ MOREPrevent your aging parents from hypothermia


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  Cold temperatures can be scary for your aging parents but the truth is that you worry about them. Are they warm enough? Are they eating right? Did they pay their heating bill? Are they feeling alright? What if there’s a power outage? When you can’t be with your aging parents, you worry, especially when…

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READ MORE15 questions to ask when vetting a home care provider


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Home care allows adults to live independently longer. It provides security and choice for the individual receiving care and peace of mind for their family members. From occasional respite care to a few hours a day to around-the-clock care, home care allows for flexibility.

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READ MOREDon't be a statistic: how to avoid hospital readmissions


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When a person is recovering from a serious illness or surgery, they are often reliant on help from others. Hospitalization happens when the body needs time and support to heal. Surgery also requires downtime and assistance for the body to heal properly. Significant illness and invasive procedures (including childbirth) are reasons to consider options of self-care so that faster recovery is possible. 

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READ MORESigns Your Aging Parent Needs Help at Home


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Sometimes an aging parent will recognize their need for help and ask for it. But more often, they don’t ask. Some do not speak up out of fear they will be pressured to give up their independence and move to an assisted living facility. Or they may worry that they will be a burden to family members. Sometimes they don’t even realize that they need help. Learn the signs that they need help before it’s too late.

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READ MOREOur caregivers' 6 step coronavirus safety protocol


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The health, safety, and well-being of our clients and their families is always our top priority. We continue to closely monitor information about the virus as it is released by reputable public health organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). We are committed to providing best practices for prevention and the most up-to-date information available.

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READ MOREThe safer choice for child care during the pandemic


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With the proliferation of COVID-19, parents of school-age children are scrambling to secure safe child care as they go back to school, either online or in the classroom.  Parents who work from home seek uninterrupted workdays, and those who go into their office need to know their children are in good hands and are taking safety measures to prevent COVID-19 infection.

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