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If you have a medically fragile child who needs constant, high-level, medical care at home, Dakota Home Care (DHC) can provide a well-trained, experienced Pediatric
I am 76 and my husband is 81. We’ve lived in our 4000 sq. ft., 6-bedroom home for almost 31 years. It was once also
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How does having or not having a pet fit into keeping home an option for your elderly loved one? Is senior pet ownership healthy or
Unfortunately, guilt is a common and persistent emotion for many, if not most family caregivers, even when they are literally devoting their lives to doing
Most of us make New Year’s resolutions for ourselves that involve some aspect of a healthier lifestyle, including weight loss, better food choices, more sleep
What better time to discover more than 100 ways to bring more joy into your life and the lives of those with Alzheimer’s than during
Does your elderly loved one need a hearing test? If it’s been more than a year since they had one, the simple answer is “Yes!”
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If you live an hour or more away from your aging loved one who needs help, you can probably consider yourself a long-distance caregiver. Even
Even if a loved one agrees that they can no longer live alone, finding a new home for seniors can be challenging when it comes
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You’ve noticed some telltale signs that your elderly parents are becoming less capable of managing their finances. They may be making mistakes or letting bills