Author Archives: Louise Savioe
Live-in 24 Care vs. Assisted Living
When it comes to caring for an elderly loved one, especially those loved ones with Alzheimer’s, many options are available, including live-in 24 care and assisted living. On the one hand, live-in care providers are typically trained and experienced...
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Becoming Your Loved One’s Eyes
Can you imagine going out of your home, riding public transportation, and picking up items from a grocery store without seeing anything? It’s challenging and exhausting. Therefore, losing vision or being born without no idea of what the world l...
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Types of Disability Waivers and Who Can Benefit Them
Intellectual Disability (ID) and Developmental Disability (DD) are disability waivers funded by Medicaid and are also called Medicaid Waivers. To apply for disability waivers, an individual or patient is required to meet financial eligibility, have a...
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The Best Ways to Manage Multiple Medications Properly
Medications are essential in maintaining good health, preventing illnesses, and treating conditions. As we age, the number of prescriptions we have to take will likely increase. Here are some helpful strategies to help you manage several medications:...
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Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s: How to Care for Them
Taking care of your loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease can be challenging. Caregivers that care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease require different approaches to providing needs to them. It can be draining if you are a first-time caregiver f...
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Why Respite and Self-Care Matter to Primary Caregivers
Being the primary caregiver for the family carries a lot of responsibility. Heroes include live-in caregivers. It’s no joke how challenging it can be to care for an elderly loved one with various needs. We recognize that all caregivers are deal...
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