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Research Shows Top Senior Care Fear: Making a Mistake

“Of course Grandpa can move in with me!” Increasingly more family senior care providers are making this noble choice every day, signifying the beginning of lifestyle changes they may only fully understand when immersed in them. And while the rewards of providing care for an older family member are immeasurable, they are not without a […]

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How to Be Happy Despite Pain or Chronic Illness

Have you ever started your day and said, “It’s likely to be one of those days!” Maybe your alarm didn’t go off, the hot water heater opted to quit working, plus the dog chewed up one of your favorite shoes overnight. Now picture if every day were “one of those days!” For somebody living with […]

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Why Being a Family Caregiver Is Causing One-Third of Us to Leave Our Jobs

Recently, actor Rob Lowe brought caregiving into the foreground by discussing his journey of caring for his mom and the toll it took on his own life. He explained, “When you’re caring for a loved one, there’s nothing you won’t do to give them as much comfort and peace of mind as you can possibly […]

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Alzheimer’s Care in Anchorage: Top Tips Caregivers Wish They’d Known Sooner

In some cases, the best lessons in life arise through experiencing them firsthand; yet the information we are able to discover from those who have walked an identical journey before us is invaluable. If you’re providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and becoming a bit weighed down in this uncharted […]

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Alcohol Abuse and the Elderly

Alcohol – it can be used responsibility but it can also become a major health problem if abused. April is Alcohol Awareness Month and it was established in 1987 to help reduce the stigma often associated with alcoholism. Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive disease, genetically predisposed and fatal if untreated. Millions of Americans suffer from […]

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Making sure your important papers are in order

Get Your Important Papers in Order What happens after you die, and end of life care conversations are never fun to have, but they’re very important. It doesn’t matter how old you are – there are certain documents you need to have in place. Without these documents, your family may not carry out your wishes […]

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How to Spot Senior Abuse and What to Do

Over 28 million Americans become victims of fraud annually, and 30 percent are seniors. Criminals target seniors for many reasons including they may be more trusting, have savings and weren’t raised in an era of cyber scams. According to the National Adult Protective Services Association, “financial exploitation is a fast-growing form of abuse of seniors […]

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Love Makes You Live Longer

Valentine’s Day – some celebrate it as the ultimate day of love, while others call it the Hallmark holiday. Love it or leave it, whatever your take on Valentine’s Day, there are a lot of benefits to letting a little love into your life on any given day. Several studies have shown that married people […]

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Caregiver Spotlight: Sharon Ameline

MSHC Caregiver Sharon Ameline approaches every day with her clients with one goal in mind, “to make them have a smile every day.” Sharon is MSHC’s longest-serving employee; she’s been with the company for 15 years. “I was like, what do I do for a job,” said Sharon. “I’ve raised four kids, I’ve been a […]

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Glaucoma Awareness Month

January marks Glaucoma Awareness Month, a sight-stealing disease affecting more than 3 million people. Glaucoma damages the eye’s optic nerve and for the millions of people sufferi ng from glaucoma, its effects often sneak up on them. As much as 40 percent of a person’s vision can be lost without a person noticing, giving the […]

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