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"Laura managed the In-Home care for my elderly mother during a very stressful time for our family. With all our family members in the north half of the country and my mother in Florida, it was essential that we know she was getting the absolute best care from someone who was both ethical and empathetic. Laura was everything we could have hoped for. She found a way to connect with my mother that allowed for trust and enjoyment. Laura was also very conscientious about meaningful and ready communication with the family, to ensure we were up to date on my mother's needs and changes in her status. I would recommend her highly to anyone, and can assure families who are out of area they can rely on ethical and high standard service."
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“Alive Inside” – Music & Alzheimer’s
Music & Memory is a non-profit organization that brings personalized music into the lives of the elderly or infirm through digital music technology, vastly improving quality of life. This organization is currently working on a project called ‘Alive Inside” a … Continue reading
Suncoast Hospice Library Open House
Suncoast Hospice is offering an open house in April to visit the organization’s community libraries. The libraries will be open throughout the month of April for people to visit. There are two libraries and both offer materials that concentrate on end-of-life issues, … Continue reading
Benefits of Providing Activities for Seniors
Below is an article from SeniorsList. It discusses the benefits of remaining active both mentally and physically. Some of the activities they list to remain active goes beyond the scope of a lot of our clients capabilities. The activities we … Continue reading
Caregiver Group Meets Once a Month in Dunnellon
There is a Caregiver Group that meets the first Thursday of every month at the Dunnellon Library. Bob Henton, a Dunnellon resident, started the Caregiver Group, because after many years of caregiving, he felt the need to be with others … Continue reading
Diabetes and Treating Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar or insulin shock) occurs when blood sugar level drops too low. If a person with diabetes takes too much insulin, exercises too much or eats too little food, hypoglycemia can develop. It can happen at any … Continue reading
Top 10 Florida Senior Housing Facilities w/Most Complaints
It’s that time again. Below is a list of the top ten facilities in Florida that received the most complaints during the Winter Quarter (December 1, 2011 until February 29, 2012). Four of the top ten facilities had resolved their complaints by 100%. … Continue reading
New warning about diabetes posted on statin bottles
The US Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday it will revise warnings posted on the cholesterol-fighting drugs called statins because of a slightly increased risk of diabetes. Elevated blood sugar levels have been reported in patients using statins, the FDA … Continue reading
Flu Season and Seniors
For the past week, I have been dealing with the flu, so I have been home in bed. While home in bed, I started thinking about the elderly and how the flu affects them. Below is an article about what … Continue reading
Cancer Drug Avastin – Counterfeit Version found in US
The maker of the widely used Avastin cancer drug said Tuesday that it is warning doctors, hospitals and patient groups that a counterfeit version of the medicine has been found in the U.S. Tests of counterfeit vials of Avastin showed … Continue reading
Top Ten Florida Facilities With the Most Complaints
Below is a list of the top ten facilities in Florida that received the most complaints during the Fall Quarter (September 1, 2011 until November 30, 2011). I was quite surprised to find that of these 1o facilities in Florida, … Continue reading