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Companionship

READ MORECompanionship Can Help Seniors Ease the Loss of a Spouse

September 17, 2013

Coping with the death of a loved one is always difficult, but when a senior loses a spouse, his or her adult children may have to worry about their parent’s mental well-being. Aside from being concerned about their ability to move on, family caregivers often have to address the feelings of loneliness that come with the loss of a spouse, so it’s important to recognize some of the personality changes that may accompany a spouse’s death.

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READ MORECompanionship For a Longer Life

March 27, 2013

Providing companionship is important for seniors who live alone. According to the National Academy of Sciences, loneliness takes its toll on happiness and well-being. Companionship can be the way that seniors and their family members have good quality of life. 

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READ MORECare and Companionship for Alzheimer’s Disease

August 18, 2012

According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2012 edition of Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, currently “5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease.” The annual report also states that an “estimated 800,000 individuals with Alzheimer’s (one in eight), live alone…and up to half of them do not have an identifiable caregiver.”

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READ MORECompanionship: An Important Part of the Healing Process

March 4, 2011

After an extended stay in the hospital it can be difficult for many nurses and case workers to see patients leave without any supplemental support. The healing process continues even after medical attention is discontinued. This is where home care comes in. 

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