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Home Health Aides Many aging Florida residents choose to move into a nursing home or some form of senior housing. But more and more are choosing to stay in their homes, or “age in place.” It can be difficult for some seniors to function at home, but hiring home health aides can dramatically expand their options. What Is Aging in…

How Therapeutic Laughter Can Guide Seniors Through Aging Within the process of aging, it’s important to do everything to ensure health and longevity. This could be scheduling time for regular exercise, eating a wholesome meal, always making sure to take medications with regularity, and having private duty nursing in Delray Beach, FL. Yet, there’s another little known secret to maintaining…

Talking about home care with an elderly loved one is not always an easy discussion. Yet, although difficult, it’s better to have this talk sooner rather than later. Broaching the subject earlier allows time for you and your loved one to find a home care provider that is right for both of you! If you find yourself worried about broaching…

Can the elderly find solace and healing through puppies? According to Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, they can. A certified lover of animals, she stated in 1859 that “a small pet animal is often an excellent companion for the sick, for chronic cases especially.” It is this belief that enforces the foundation of pet therapy. Through interacting with…

Fall related injuries are one of the most serious concerns for adults 65 and older. When an aging senior experiences a fall related injury, the fall can affect their physical abilities but also their overall wellbeing. In many cases, after experiencing a fall, some seniors become fearful of falling again which can lead to even greater problems. When an aging…