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{Free Printable Labels} Proper medication management is an important component of care. The right organizational system can increase the safety of medication management and provide clarity for family and professional caregivers. Continue reading: https://preferhome.com//organization-and-medication-manage

While an internet search will reveal hundreds of home organizational tips, here are just a few tips that will help tackle your next home organization project with confidence! Continue reading: https://preferhome.com/tackle-your-next-home-organization-p

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common among seniors, some experts believe approximately half of individuals over age 70 are affected. Continue reading: https://preferhome.com/taking-care-of-your-kidneys-understa

Do you struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep? Have you examined your sleep habits lately? Here are a few tips to help us all get serious about sleep. Continue reading: https://preferhome.com/how-to-cultivate-healthy-sleep-habits

It didn’t take much for me to help-I just stood up, smiled, and offered. Sometimes all we need is a friendly face simply saying, I can help. Continue reading: https://preferhome.com/i-can-help

It is understandable that you may have many questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Here are 5 key questions and answers related to the COVID-19 vaccine. Continue reading: https://preferhome.com/frequently-asked-questions-regarding

Glaucoma is one condition that, if left untreated, has the ability to progress to blindness. Continue reading: https://preferhome.com/blog/understanding-glaucoma

As the pandemic has stretched longer than any of us anticipated, how can we help combat loneliness, isolation, or even depression among the elderly population? Continue reading: https://preferhome.com/combat-loneliness-during-a-pandemic

Christmas serves as a reminder that even when life seems darkest, there is hope. Continue reading: https://preferhome.com/christmas-2020

Loved ones with Alzheimer’s need family and friends more than ever for guiding and grounding their memory. Continue reading: https://preferhome.com/blog/boxing-away-memory-loss

Across the globe, the elderly are facing isolation and loneliness unlike ever before. Many seniors have gone months without hugging loved ones, seeing family, or enjoying social interaction. Many have lost friends and love ones this year and moving into a "happy" holiday season is an impossible and overwhelming task. Continue reading: https://preferhome.com//supporting-the-elderly-through-the

Wednesday, November 11, 2020, is Veterans Day. A day set aside to acknowledge the sacrifice and to say "Thank you." Don't let the day slip away without acknowledging the sacrifice. Continue reading: https://preferhome.com/veterans-day-thank-a-veteran-today

Did you miss or postpone a scheduled mammogram due to COVID-19? If so, let this month serve as a reminder to reschedule your breast cancer screening. Continue reading: https://preferhome.com/its-time-to-re-schedule-your-mammogr

Need surgery during COVID-19? Here are 3 questions you should ask! Continue reading: https://preferhome.com/surgery-in-the-covid-era

Today marks the first official day of fall! Here is a list of fall-centered senior activities that will help you take full advantage of the beautiful changing season! Continue reading: https://preferhome.com/blog/senior-activities-fall

Did you know? The number of Americans providing unpaid care has increased in the last five years from 43.5 million in 2015 to 53 million in 2020. Continue reading: https://preferhome.com/caregiver-stress-overload-signs-its-

We work diligently to provide the very best senior care in a time when it is needed the most. Continue reading: https://preferhome.com/blog/senior-care-ask-for-help

As the weeks have turned into months of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, a particular challenge for many seniors has involved decisions about routine medical care and office visits. Continue reading: https://preferhome.com/4-considerations-for-visiting-your-d

What are some of the creative ways you are caring for your loved ones during this challenging season? Comment below! Continue reading: https://preferhome.com/care-socially-distant-elderly-loved-

Scammers prey on the unaware and once they dig in, they are impossible to get rid of without incurring harm. Read on to learn how to stay safe! Continue reading: https://preferhome.com/scammers-covid-19-edition

Words may fail us in this season, but it is all we have to give: we are thankful for you, we are with you, and we pray for you. Continue reading: https://preferhome.com/blog/letter-to-nurses-covid019

If you are experiencing a bit of cabin fever during COVID-19 social distancing, you are in good company! Continue reading: https://preferhome.com/blog/cabin-fever-covid-19

The challenge - and opportunity - during this universally trying time is creating innovative ways to interact socially with other people when physically separated. Continue reading: https://preferhome.com/blog/creating-connection-covid-19

If possible, would you choose to be 26 years old again? As we discussed the idea of turning back the clock, the majority of people said they would not. Continue reading: https://preferhome.com/journey-of-aging-older-and-wiser

Life by its very nature is an unending series of change - expected or not. Therefore, it’s important to remember that we can’t control everything that happens over the course of lifetime. But we ARE in control of how we choose to respond to life. Continue reading: https://preferhome.com/blog/feeling-unsettled

It’s vitally important that we recognize, appreciate, and celebrate moments of caring. Continue reading: https://preferhome.com/blog/care-is-everywhere

I have never seen myself as a fall risk. But it happened. I fell. Quite the wake-up call - and one I will not ignore. Continue reading: https://preferhome.com/falling-into-the-new-year-stats-risk