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AdvoCare has rules in place to help clients keep a safe environment and provide a safe service. The way the client is treated by our Caregivers is of top importance. As a registered In-Home Care Agency, we are bound as “Mandated Reporters” to report to the State anytime there is suspected Elder Abuse or Mistreatment […]

eddyseniorliving.com posted an online article in April of 2018. The title is “Health Benefits of Laughter for Seniors.” April is actually National Humor Month and, as it turns out, laughter may actually be the  “Best Medicine”. Laughter lifts our spirits and in general makes us feel better and seniors reap even greater results, such as; Reduces Stress, […]

cherishedagency.com published an online article in June of 2017 titled “The Benefits of Senior Centers for those Aging in Place”. For many seniors that are aging in their own home, finding joy and companionship are real struggles in their daily routine. A senior center is designed for seniors who choose to age in place (home). The […]

Dealing with a bureaucracy such as Social Security Administration, is an absolute nightmare for the average U.S. Citizen. One the best ways to get answers is to contact a SSA field office directly.  But therein lies another issue. The average wait time (on hold) in 2020 was 16 minutes, down for the high of 24 minutes […]

John Waggoner has written an article for the March 2022 issue of AAPR Bulletin. The tile of the article is “How to Keep Social Security Safe and Strong”. Many seniors are concerned about the overall health of social security, especially if social security is their sole income source. The current trend for the fund is […]

Receiving a diagnoses of diabetes from your doctor doesn’t have to be frightening. In fact, an article by HealthyYou.com published in the Dec. ’21 / Jan. ’22 issue of AARP Magazine, suggests just the opposite, choose to look at as a chance to start over. Some endocrinologists are moving towards a new treatment. The treatment […]

Some technology experts say that the biggest story of tech in 2022 is that it will improve all our lives, especially the aging population.  Seniors are increasingly relying on tech to stay connected with family and friends, and even more so for senior healthcare. The 65 and older senior citizens are adapting to tech at an […]

With COVID-19 (Omicron Variant) still a health threat, AARP has published an article with information for individuals who may be reluctant to mask up. Johns Hopkins  Panagis Galiatsatos, MD,  says, “We know how COVID spreads, you have to breathe it in after someone else actively breathes it out.  With a mask on you take in a smaller […]

Philips Lifeline has republished an article in June of 2021. The article talks of the many benefits that reading has on the senior brain. It names 5 mental health benefits for older adults with good reading habits. The result is a preserving of mental faculties, allowing elderly citizens to live independently longer.  Below are the 5 […]

According to the latest data, in the U.S.A. , 22%-33% ofnadults 65 years and over have Type 2 Diabetes. Early symptoms to look for are: Frequent urination Increased thirst Feeling hungry and tired Vision problems Slow wound healing Yeast infections Tingling or numbness in hands or feet Patches of dark skin Persistently high blood sugar levels […]