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By Angela Rocheleau Families plan for vacations and life events, but somehow they postpone the most important plan, care for an elderly loved one during the summer months. There are two phrases we use in our advice to these families: Think outside the box and also substitute guilt feelings with eyes and ears. Here are [...]

By Angela Rocheleau In the 20 years I have been in the home health care business, most recently as the CEO of Home Staff, I have seen the unfortunate results of the lack of planning countless times. Families plan for vacations and life events, but somehow they postpone the most important plan, care for an [...]

By Angela Rocheleau March brings the promise of the spring season, but, for some families dealing with elderly or frail loved ones it also raises concerns that need to be addressed. Here are some helpful answers to questions we often receive from family members this time of the year. Q: My elderly mom lives with [...]

By Angela Rocheleau Many families are consolidating living spaces this season and moving senior members in to their homes even just for the holidays. We receive calls from families asking us how best to prepare for this transition. If you have an elderly family member moving in with you, here are three important safety tips [...]

By Angela Rocheleau Summer seems to fliy by quickly in New England. Before you know it the cold weather arrives. For seniors, that means more isolation and lack of exercise. This time of year we receive inquiries from families concerned about their elderly loved ones that are trying to live independently at home. Here are [...]

Senior Moments – Keeping Active by homestaff

By Angela Rocheleau Did you know that couples over age 65 are connected in such a way that the health of one person is related to the health of the other? In a recent study conducted by Harvard Medical School, it was determined that the more disabling a medical condition is to physical and mental [...]

By Angela Rocheleau There is a great interest in home-health services these days as the boomer population begins turning 65. With so many options available it has become a more intense process than ever before to search for the right home health agency. An educated consumer needs to have a sense of guidelines: what do [...]