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Our trained Home Instead CAREGivers provide the non-medical services your senior needs to keep them safe and independent. #BayAreaHomeCare

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Who will crack the code on tech for seniors -- Gigaom? http://t.co/LwABMTOMve

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According to AARP, even when #seniors know they need day-to-day assistance or ongoing health care during #retirement, 82 percent say they would prefer to stay in their homes.

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Whether you’re #traveling thousands of miles a year, or taking the short occasional trip, there are risks you’ll want to avoid. Here are 6 tips to ensure your next trip is fun and safe.

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The fact is that most #elderly want to stay at home – upwards of 90 percent in several industry surveys. But some #seniors are leery of home care. That may be because there are a few misconceptions that often surround care for the elderly at home.

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Aging-in-place technology is helping to improve the #aging experience for seniors and family #caregivers.

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Knowing when to give in or take over with #aging parents: how to balance the right amount of sensitivity and, when needed, firmness.

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Most spouses want to do the right thing for their partners but are demoralized by the ongoing demands and lack of acknowledgement they receive. Here are some ideas that may help lower the risks of physical and mental exhaustion for spousal #caregivers.

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A variety of gadgets can help the #elderly keep their independence and age in place.

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If you or a loved one is a #veteran, discover the wide variety of public and private benefits that can help you stay independent, healthy, and secure.

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Hilarity for Charity has partnered with Home Instead Senior Care® to provide grants for in-home Alzheimer’s care at no cost to families. Alzheimer’s is the opposite of funny. But receiving free respite care may help put a smile back on your face.

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According to a recent study by Pew Research, the share of adults 65 or older who own smartphones is at 42%, up from just 18% in 2013. And nearly three of four people in that age bracket, Pew reports, say they need help with their new electronic devices.

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Bowling is an especially good form of exercise for seniors. Depending on your weight, and bowling style, you may burn up to 250 calories per hour bowling. Bowling a 3-game series involves walking over half a mile while swinging an 8-16-pound weight.

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5 Things You SHOULD Know About Long-Term Care Insurance. You might not need insurance … but you need a plan.

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A study out of Australia shows that spending a moderate amount of time caring for grandkids may prevent Alzheimer’s Disease by increasing brain function and memory.

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How your morning coffee might slow down aging. Researchers zero in on how caffeine appears to fight inflammation.

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As a family #caregiver, you play an crucial role in the life of your aging loved one. As encouragement for all of the good work you are doing, we asked professional Home Instead CAREGivers to share their best advice with you. Here are 8 of our favorites.

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Relationships with friends and family outweigh financial concerns among older Americans seeking fulfillment in their senior years, according to the second annual United States of Aging Survey.

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The Zen of Grocery Shopping: Wandering the grocery aisles can provide just enough time to marinate some good caregiving plans! #Caregiver #Caregiving

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After those wintery months inside, #seniors are ready to say…hello, sunshine! But #spring weather is famous for sunny ups – and rainy downs. No matter the weather, this fresh crop of 9 spring activities for seniors will put a spring in their step.

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"Millions of people around the world acquire their second language later in life. Our study shows that bilingualism, even when acquired in adulthood, may benefit the ageing brain" - Dr. Thomas Bak, University of Edinburgh #BrainHealth #SecondLanguage

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When Is Denial Good for a Caregiver? Challenges that are difficult and personal may take time to accept fully.

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