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Family Caregiver Resolutions for 2021

By Right at Home Caregiving, Caring for parents, Home Care

Are you a Family Caregiver? Today, a record 53 million people in the U.S. are providing care for older loved ones. Caregiving brings with it many emotional rewards. But caregiving… Continue Reading

Does your elderly loved one need a healthcare advocate?

By Sue Sorenson Article, Blog, Healthcare Advocate

Contributed by Sue Sorenson | Take My Hand At Home Care | November 7, 2020 As COVID-19 lockdowns and mask-wearing requirements continue here in Whatcom County, an increasing trend we are seeing… Continue Reading

Sharing the Care–Lyn and Bill Roche

By Christine Blankenship Book Review, Caregiving, Memory Care

Book Review by Christine Blankenship, Vibrant Senior Options Book Review: Sharing the Care–A practical, easy read for the caregiver Written in 2004, Sharing the Care, by Lyn and Bill Roche, has… Continue Reading

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Eyelid Surgery: A Brighter View

Northwest Eye Surgeons / April 7, 2021

by Ingrid A. Carlson, MD, Northwest/ Whatcom Eye Surgeons. Do your eyes feel heavy and tired? Do you give up...
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Prevent Heart Disease Through Strength Training

Anthony Hamilton / April 2, 2021

by Anthony Hamilton, Fitness Trainer | Ageless Fitness - 2021, Spring/Summer Lower or Prevent Heart Disease. People say they want...
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Return to Travel – Inspiration Awaits!

Laurie Robinson / April 1, 2021

Laurie Robinson, CLIA Master Cruise Counselor | Spring/Summer, 2021 Travel? Can we do that? The short answer is “Yes!” Not...
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How to identify elder fraud scams — and help those you love

Sue Sorenson / March 26, 2021

This article was first published on March 3, 2021 BY TAKE MY HAND In today’s world, money scams that prey on the...
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How technology can help loved ones with dementia

Sue Sorenson / March 19, 2021

This article was first published on February 2, 2021 BY TAKE MY HAND As an aid for older people with dementia...
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How to Spot Cognitive Decline in a Loved One

Sue Sorenson / January 19, 2021

How to Spot Cognitive Decline in a Loved One is contributed by Sue Sorenson | Take My Hand At Home Care |...
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Introducing a New Way to Travel in Lynden: The Lynden Hop

Maureen McCarthy / January 12, 2021

Article written and contributed by Maureen McCarthy | Whatcom Transportation Authority | January, 2021 Beginning in the summer of 2021,...
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Ten Tips to Help Lower Fall Risk for Seniors

Right at Home / January 5, 2021

Learning to lower fall risk is important, especially for Seniors. Each year 3 million older adults seek treatment at the...
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Dignity and Respect with Home Care

Visiting Angels / December 29, 2020

This article, about Dignity and Respect with Home Care, was written and contributed by Lindsay Kiefer and Kit Fredere | Visiting Angels |...
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The Benefits of Telehealth and your Medical Care

Rudy Van Ry / December 24, 2020

This article about the Benefits of Telehealth is contributed and authored by Rudy Van Ry of Eden Home Health of Bellingham...
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Holiday Hints for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

NIA / December 17, 2020

This article, Holiday Hints for Alzheimer's Caregivers, was originally published on the website of The National Institute on Aging at ALZHEIMER’S...
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Community Updates from WhidbeyHealth: COVID-19 Vaccination

WhidbeyHealth / December 15, 2020

Please see the following Press Releases by WhidbeyHealth. COMMUNITY UPDATE: COVID-19 VACCINATION Community Update - December 15, 2020 - COVID-19...
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Hearing Healthcare Field Adapts to Change

Diane Fox / December 15, 2020

This article about the Hearing Healthcare Field is contributed and authored by Diane Fox of All About Hearing. If the...
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How to Practice Thankfulness — and how it can improve your life

Sue Sorenson / December 13, 2020

How to Practice Thankfulness was contributed by Sue Sorenson | Take My Hand At Home Care | December, 2020 Giving thanks can...
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Need Help with Medicare?

Donna Wells / December 11, 2020

By Donna Wells | SHIBA | December, 2020 Get help with Medicare. Whether you’re getting ready to enroll in Medicare...
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Is Home Health the Answer?

Jack Hamilton / December 9, 2020

By Jack Hamilton | Alpha Home Health and Hospice | December, 2020 In these times of Covid-19 Concerns and restrictions...
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Family Caregiver Resolutions for 2021

Right at Home / December 7, 2020

Are you a Family Caregiver? Today, a record 53 million people in the U.S. are providing care for older loved...
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Get Help with Stress

Christine Blankenship / December 5, 2020

How are we coping with COVID-19? Are we getting help with stress? How are we staying safe? Are we neglecting...
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How Solstice Senior Living Residents Stay Healthy during Covid-19

Randi Axelsson / December 3, 2020

This article, about Solstice Senior Living, first appeared in Whatcom Talk on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 Solstice Senior Living is an...
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Virtual Resources for Holiday Connections

Christine Blankenship / November 30, 2020

Review of Vlog found on Positive Approach to Care | Teepa Snow | Review by Christine Blankenship | December, 2020...
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