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Alzheimer’s Disease

READ MORE9 Tips To Get Alzheimer’s Patients Eating More

March 19, 2018

Here are 9 things that can help improve nutrition for people who have Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, or who are just struggling with eating well. Always remember to consult a doctor before changing your diet!

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Traveling with Aging Loved Ones: Summer Tips to Plan Safe, Joyful Trips

July 16, 2025

Dr. Macie Smith discusses how caregivers can help seniors stay active outdoors.

8 Ways Caregivers Can Help Seniors Stay Active Outdoors

March 12, 2025

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Top Tips for Supporting Seniors’ Well-Being: Physical, Emotional, & Social Health

March 7, 2025

Dr. Macie Smith discusses signs of depression in older adults and shares strategies for improving their well-being.

Recognizing and Addressing Depression in Older Adults: Key Signs and Solutions

January 30, 2025

Dr. Macie Smith discusses the signs of depression in older adults and shares strategies for supporting their overall well-being.

New Year, New You: Top Tips to Start The Year Healthy and Strong

January 9, 2025

Dr. Macie Smith provides Proactive Health Tips to Prevent Hospitalization in Seniors

New Alzheimer’s Treatments: Latest Advancements and Early Diagnosis

November 12, 2024

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Coping with a Loved One’s Chronic Illness: Self-care for the Caregiver

January 10, 2023

Parkinson's Diagnosis

First Steps after Parkinson’s Diagnosis

April 4, 2022

From Symptoms to Care for Parkinson’s Disease

March 29, 2022

#SeniorSelfie Campaign Supports the Walk to End Alz

August 28, 2018

Don ’t Let Shingles Pain Ruin Your Life

Don’t Let Shingles Pain Ruin Your Life!

September 8, 2015

Can Feeding Your Brain Decrease Your Chances Of Developing Alzheimers

Can Feeding Your Brain Decrease Your Chances of Developing Alzheimer's?

May 7, 2015

READ MOREHome Safety Tips for Seniors

June 7, 2017

June is National Home Safety Month and focuses on reducing the leading causes of injury in our homes. These tips will help to make your home sweet home, a home safe home. Here are some tips to make home sweet home, a home safe home.

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6 Holiday Safety Tips for Older Adults at Home

December 9, 2025

Caregiver sharing tips for National Safety Month

Starting Summer Safely: Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors During National Safety Month

June 26, 2024

SYNERGY HomeCare | Excessive Heat

Keeping Seniors Safe in Extreme Heat

June 10, 2022

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15 questions to ask when vetting a home care provider

April 27, 2021

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Signs Your Aging Parent Needs Help at Home

October 29, 2020

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Our caregivers' 6 step coronavirus safety protocol

September 9, 2020

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Top 5 Smart Devices to Make Life Easier and Safer for Seniors

February 15, 2020

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Seniors: How to Beat Dehydration this Summer

July 22, 2019

The Dangers Of Medicationn And Heat

The Dangers of Medications and Heat

August 19, 2015

Scams Against Seniors

Scams Against Seniors

August 3, 2015

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The List That Could Save A Life

June 10, 2015

Kitchen safety tips for seniors

January 14, 2015

READ MORELive Longer With These 12 Tips!

September 29, 2015

While the Fountain of Youth is just a legend, there are a few real ways in which you can extend your life. But they aren’t magic by any means! Just by making healthier choices and certain lifestyle changes, you can keep your body alive and well for many years to come.

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Mom, Do You Have a Will?

November 18, 2025

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Discover the Top 5 Benefits of Senior Centers

September 3, 2024

Dr Macie Smith Consulting a Doctor About Memory Lapses

Video Series: Consulting a Doctor About Memory Lapses with Dr. Macie Smith

January 20, 2023

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7 steps to your best retirement life

May 7, 2021

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Technology for Aging in Place

October 29, 2020

Fan drive in support of Meals on Wheels’ annual collection brings in 200 fans and $2,000

October 5, 2020

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4 Tips to Help Seniors Stay Social

August 27, 2019

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The Power of Senior Selfies

August 26, 2019

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Goal Setting For Seniors

January 16, 2018

Do I Have A Volunteer The Benefits Of Giving Back

Do I Have a Volunteer? The Benefits of Giving Back

July 3, 2015

Helping Your Elderly Parpents Manage Their Money

Helping Your Elderly Parents Manage Their Money

April 20, 2015

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Reducing your risk of Alzheimer's disease

April 15, 2015

READ MORETips for Writing a Memorable Eulogy

August 11, 2015

Writing a eulogy is never easy – how do you find just the right words to sum up someone’s life? And it can be even harder if you’ve watched old age or disease leave the deceased a shell of the person you once knew.

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Healthy Summer Eating Tips for Seniors: Eating Right While Enjoying Seasonal Delights

August 16, 2023

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Stay Active at Any Age: Your Mindset Matters!

October 4, 2022

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Create a Plan for Aging in Place

October 30, 2020

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Back to school, back to lonely

August 29, 2019

Benefits Of Strong Grandparent/Grandchild Relationships

May 16, 2019

Top 5 Benefits Of Moderate Walking

March 20, 2019

Engaging at Any Age

May 2, 2018

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7 Hip and Fun Gifts For Grandparents

December 11, 2017

Helping Your Loved One Deal With The Death Of A Spouse

Helping Your Loved One Deal With the Death of a Spouse

September 10, 2015

Get Packing – Vacation Time For Caregivers

Get Packing: Vacation Time for Caregivers

July 20, 2015

Senior Senses Taste Test

Senior Senses: Taste Test

July 10, 2015

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Reducing your risk of Alzheimer's disease

April 15, 2015

READ MORETips for Writing A Eulogy When You Don’t Know What To Say

August 10, 2015

The newspaper obituaries of elderly people are often accompanied by pictures of the deceased at a younger stage in life. It’s because, like eulogies, obituaries are a celebration of the entire life of the individual – not just their final years. Especially when their final years are marked by dementia or chronic illness.

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Prioritize Your Heart Health This American Heart Month

February 18, 2025

SYNERGY Home Care 2016 Caregiver Of The Year Mamie Conway

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October 26, 2016

Cell Phone Plans For Seniors

Cell Phone Plans for Seniors

August 24, 2015

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SYNERGY HomeCare offices in Houston Help Clients Weather Tropical Storm Bill

June 18, 2015

Seniors can take a genealogy class to learn about family history

September 30, 2014

Helping clients understand cataracts

August 27, 2014

3 core exercises to help with balance

August 8, 2014

Study: Engaging in Physical Activity is good for Seniors' Hearts

May 8, 2014

Strawberries And Blueberries

Manage MS with these Nutrition Tips

March 25, 2014

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Yoga for Heart Health

March 25, 2013

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Driving & Dementia: A Difficult Conversation

January 27, 2012

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Many Family Caregivers Serve Veterans

February 15, 2011

READ MOREHome Safety Tips To Consider As You Age

August 4, 2015

Home safety is always important, but as you age, there are new things to consider when it comes to staying safe in your own home. Check out these helpful tips on what you could do to make life a little easier for yourself or a loved one.

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4 Essential Spring Safety Tips for Seniors

March 19, 2025

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Fall Prevention At Home Tips For the Elderly

September 20, 2023

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15 questions to ask when vetting a home care provider

April 27, 2021

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The safer choice for child care during the pandemic

August 12, 2020

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Signs Your Parents May Need Help at Home

June 29, 2020

How to prevent hospital readmissions

April 14, 2020

What We Can Learn From Our Parents

What can we learn about our aging parents from holiday visits?

December 4, 2015

10 Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

10 Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

July 21, 2015

Visiting Your Elderly Parents

Planning to Visit Your Elderly Parents? What to Know Before You Go

May 27, 2015

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How to Protect Your Elderly Parents from Scams

April 28, 2015

3 spring cleaning tips for seniors and their caregivers

February 20, 2015

Important safety tips for transferring your low-mobility clients

February 19, 2015

Alzheimer’s Disease

READ MORETips to Prevent Alzheimer's Patients from Wandering

July 30, 2015

Check out these great tips shared by SYNERGY HomeCare’s Franchise Partner Bill Nelson of Greeenville, SC. He appeared on his local NBC affilaite, WYFF, for a segment on how to keep alzheimer’s patients from wandering.

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July 11, 2020

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July 10, 2020

Car Accident Statistics 2019: are your elderly parents still driving?

November 11, 2019

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July 22, 2019

Summer Safety

August 14, 2018

Womens Stroke Symptoms

Womens Stroke Symptoms

September 23, 2015

High Heat Can Interact With Your Medications

High Heat Can Interact with your Medications

August 14, 2015

10 Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

10 Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

July 21, 2015

More Than Just Cavities A Mouthful Of Health Issues

More Than Just Cavities: A Mouthful of Health Issues

June 25, 2015

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7 Ways to Pain Proof Your Knees

May 22, 2015

Could You Be At Risk For Diabetes

Could You be at Risk for Diabetes?

May 18, 2015

Six Steps To Fall Prevention

Six Steps to Fall Prevention

April 23, 2015

READ MORE3 spring cleaning tips for seniors and their caregivers

February 20, 2015

If you provide companion care for senior clients, here are some tips to help you clean up their homes for the season.

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June 26, 2024

An older woman who uses a cane to ambulate is assisted by a SYNERGY HomeCare caregiver.

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September 20, 2023

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July 11, 2020

How to prevent hospital readmissions

April 14, 2020

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February 15, 2020

Eight Facts About Isolation in Older Adults

April 24, 2018

Aging and the Dangers of Loneliness

October 24, 2017

Home Safety Tips For Seniors

Home Safety Tips for Seniors

June 7, 2017

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Taking Away the Car Keys

April 30, 2015

When your clients date online: Scam awareness

March 2, 2015

Kitchen safety tips for seniors

January 14, 2015

READ MOREImportant safety tips for transferring your low-mobility clients

February 19, 2015

Here’s how to safely transfer your senior clients.

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September 24, 2024

SYNERGY HomeCare | Fall Prevention

Prevent Falls at Home

September 20, 2022

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April 27, 2021

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September 9, 2020

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August 4, 2020

How Seniors Can Prevent Hospital Re-admission

October 11, 2019

Celebrate American Heart Month

February 13, 2019

Summer Safety

August 14, 2018

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Senior Squalor Syndrome (Cut the Clutter Pt 2)

June 15, 2015

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7 Ways to Pain Proof Your Knees

May 22, 2015

Six Steps To Fall Prevention

Six Steps to Fall Prevention

April 23, 2015

READ MORESelf-care for caregivers: 2 tips

February 17, 2015

If you provide senior care, whether on a respite basis or as part of a 24 hour in home care plan, it’s important for you to take care of yourself first.

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March 7, 2023

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What to Expect As Your Loved One Ages: Depression in Older Adults

December 20, 2022

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Five Tips To Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

December 14, 2022

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Ask For Help

June 1, 2021

Meet Lucky, 105 and thriving

May 7, 2020

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Have seniors found the pandemic's silver lining?

April 29, 2020

Benefits Of Strong Grandparent/Grandchild Relationships

May 16, 2019

Get Packing – Vacation Time For Caregivers

Get Packing: Vacation Time for Caregivers

July 20, 2015

Senior Singles – Dabbling With Dating

Senior Singles: Dabbling with Dating

July 16, 2015

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Senior Senses: Touchy Feely

July 13, 2015

Senior Senses Taste Test

Senior Senses: Taste Test

July 10, 2015

Encourage your clients to exercise for heart health

February 13, 2015