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Recession might slow caregiver shortage
It may sound trite, but every cloud has the proverbial silver lining, it seems. With continued inflation and the possibility of a deepening recession, home care agencies might see an easing up of the caregiver shortage. This would be good news for home care companies...
This healthcare business model is a sign of things to come
Many people can tell a disappointing story about the healthcare system, but one man’s experience is a real winner. An older man kept getting a prescription for high blood pressure, although he maintained that he did not need it. He switched his care provider to Oak...
How many times a day do you lie?
Did you know that Americans lie an average of 11 times per week? Or that telling fewer lies improves one’s health and helps relationships? Those are the conclusions coming out of a study from the University of Notre Dame recently reported in the news. The “Science of...
Helping the Elderly Amidst a Culture of Violence
Empathy, Reassurance, and Coping Practices Are Effective In the aftermath of the horrendous killing of seven parade-goers in Highland Park, IL on July 4, it’s good to learn about coping mechanisms that are helpful to the elderly who fear the possibility of violent...