As our parents and elderly loved ones age, there comes a time when home care can help them stay “at home.” Families may find themselves presented with many concerns, and often worry about the health of their aged loved one. Many studies show that 90% of seniors want to stay in their homes as long as […]
Often times, seniors will wish to live in the comfort of their own homes or in an independent living community. Although this is great for the senior, family members may be worried about their aging loved one living alone. Unfortunately, statistics show that falls are the leading cause of severe injury in the home, and
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Every May, the Administration on Aging, part of the Administration for Community Living, leads the United States’ observance of Older Americans Month. This year for 2018 the theme is “Engage at Every Age”– which emphasizes that you are never too old to take part in activities that can enrich your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. This year’s theme
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This week we wish to recognize our dedicated nurses here at Unicity Healthcare in honor of National Nurses Week. During this very special week where we honor nurses throughout the country, Unicity Healthcare we would like to extend a very large thank you to all of our dedicated, professional and compassionate nurses. Our nurses have
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National Nurses Week is celebrated between May 6th and May 12th each year to promote nursing as a profession and a discipline. Here at Unicity Healthcare, we want to take the opportunity during this special week to recognize the many nurses who serve our clients faithfully. Celebrated across the U.S. to honor nurses for the work they
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At Unicity Healthcare, we want to take the opportunity to recognize the many licensed social workers who serve our residents. March is Social Work Month, and the services these professionals provide are invaluable to our senior community. Social workers provide many services for those in senior care: the main one being that they connect older
It is common for family caregivers to reach a point in their loved one’s life in which they begin to feel anxious and overwhelmed about how to navigate their loved one’s health and care. They soon realize that they can no longer assume the role of caregiver solely on their own. It is at that
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As Thanksgiving approaches, we are reminded to count our blessings and remember all that we should be thankful for. However for the elderly population, Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season can be a difficult time. Many seniors may feel lonely and can be reminded of people they may have lost in the past. The lack
A loved one’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can be devastating, especially for their family caregivers. Unlike other diseases, Alzheimer’s and dementia present symptoms very differently than other illnesses. It takes away what they treasure most: their memories and their identity. It’s understandable to see how difficult this can be to comprehend, for both those living
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