Cancer Awareness Month: How to Reduce Your Risk

Cancer Awareness Month: How to Reduce Your Risk

According to the CDC, 1 in 3 Americans will develop cancer in their lifetime, and “more than two-thirds of all new cancers are diagnosed among adults aged 60 years and older.” However, the good news is that many cancers can be prevented or caught early. October is...
The Benefits of Being a Home Care Provider

The Benefits of Being a Home Care Provider

Are you looking for meaningful work that enables you to make your own schedule and receive excellent benefits? Becoming a home health caregiver may be the right fit for you. Professional caregivers have a unique opportunity to closely care for their loved ones or...
How Caregivers Can Prepare for a Summer Storm

How Caregivers Can Prepare for a Summer Storm

Summer is upon us, and while Philadelphia isn’t known for dealing with severe storms, preparing for the worst can help save lives in case of an emergency like a power outage, flooding, or heavy winds. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th,...
Caregiving Reminders for Summer

Caregiving Reminders for Summer

Summer is in full swing, and as the temperatures rise, it’s critical for caregivers to be aware of how the heat can affect senior loved ones. Exposure to excessive heat can lead to dehydration, heat stroke, or heat exhaustion, so caregivers need to take extra...
Health Tips for Summer

Health Tips for Summer

As we look forward to more days spent outdoors, it’s important to keep safety in mind to prevent heat-related illnesses like heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Seniors are more susceptible to dehydration and other dangers because our bodies become less efficient at...