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As if you need any more reasons to get your annual flu shot, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that this year’s flu vaccine will be much better than last year’s!

SYNERGY HomeCare wants you to know that there are many reasons you elderly loved one may not want to take a shower or bath. Here are a few hygiene hints to be aware of.

As Kyle’s parents aged, he found he needed to do more and more for them. He paid their bills, did the yard work and scheduled doctors’ appointments. But with a full-time job and a family of his own, Kyle couldn’t keep running over to his parents’ home every time they needed something. So, he decided to hire a caregiver to come in a few hours every day to help out.

Every year, millions of Americans find themselves in the role of a long-distance caregiver for a parent or other loved one. It’s not always easy, but with the right planning and understanding of your loved one’s needs, it can be an exciting transition into the next stage of their life.

Caring for an adult is time consuming work. It can have an effect on finances, leisure time, privacy and much more — including relationships. Some say caregiving has alienated them from their partner. For others, it’s led to divorce.

Having transportation when you need it is an important necessity that many people take for granted. But when you can no longer drive yourself around, you realize how trapped and helpless it can make you feel. How will you get groceries, visit friends and get to doctor’s appointments?