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Steps for a Successful Hospital Discharge in D.C.
Older adults leaving the hospital after a brief or extended stay always need to be careful in order to make returning home as safe as possible. The coronavirus pandemic has only made hospital discharges in the D.C. area even more … Continue reading
Tech and Gadgets for Caregivers in Maryland
Caregivers in Maryland are always searching for ways to keep the seniors they love at home for longer. However, as aging adults get older, their medical needs can get more complex. Between mobility issues, medication management confusion, and moving in-between … Continue reading
Surprising Ways D. C. Home Care Keeps You Healthy
Seniors who live at home alone in the D.C. area can benefit from a bit of extra assistance around the house. However, when clients begin partnering with our team at CaringGivers, they are often surprised at how consistent visits from … Continue reading
How to Choose Home Care Services for Your Loved One
One quick internet search for home care agencies in the Washington, D.C. area can make your head spin. If you are searching for some extra help for your senior loved one who lives at home, or if you are a … Continue reading
4 Ways to Combat Senior Loneliness
Now that the twinkle and tradition of the holiday season are over, it is common for seniors living at home alone to begin feeling extra lonely. When you add in the winter weather, keeping many older adults indoors for longer … Continue reading
Get the Extra Help You Need This Season
‘Tis the season for twinkling lights, candles, and sugar cookies. It’s also the season of stress, travel, and feeling stretched too thin. If you are celebrating this holiday season while caring for a senior loved one, you are even more … Continue reading
Travel Tips for Seniors
The holiday season means celebrating with family and friends. In order to get to your next holiday party, you may have to jump in the car or board an airplane. Traveling during the holiday season can be stressful, but the … Continue reading
Is Your Aging Loved One Safe at Home?
As your parent or loved one gets older, you may wonder if they are safe living at home alone. However, most well-meaning family members assume that if there is not a diagnosis of dementia, their senior loved one is safe … Continue reading
Urinary Tract Infections and Seniors
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are painful and downright annoying. However, seniors who get UTIs can suffer more serious consequences of the infection, including acute confusion. Urinary tract infections are one of the most commonly diagnosed infections in older adults, … Continue reading
Dental Care and Seniors
As we age, any number of unexpected conditions can lead to serious consequences. For example, a fall at home could lead to a hip fracture. A hastily planned discharge from the hospital can lead to infection, confusion, or readmission to … Continue reading