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Our guides provide you with the skills, checklists and tips for caring for your loved one. Our content is authored by highly qualified registered nurses with a combined total of 60 years of expertise in various healthcare settings such as acute, community and home care.

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  • Quit Smoking

    Why Won't They Just Quit Smoking?

    The top reason is because they are addicted, thought that's not the only reason or the end of the story.

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  • Respite Expectations

    Respite Care, Probably Not What You Imagine

    Respite care has been proven valuable to caregivers, though often it is not what caregivers assume and fails lofty expectations.

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  • HHA Late

    What Do I Do if the Home Health Aide is Late or Doesn't Show?

    A home health aide being late or not showing up is disrupting for both you and your loved one. Know what to do when this happens.

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  • Respite Reimbursement

    Sources for Respite Care Coverage

    Respite care is most often paid for out of pocket, though there are some plans, programs, and services that offset or cover the cost.

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  • Respite-Rest

    Respite by Definition is Rest

    The term "respite care" gets thrown around a lot, but as a caregiver do you really know what it is and what it means for you?

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  • Medicare Respite

    Respite, According to Medicare

    Medicare has its own specific definition of "respite care" and very structured guidelines for its use and coverage.

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  • Nebraska Medical

    Nebraska POLST and DNR Forms

    Portable medical orders like POLST and DNR ensure that your loved one's medical treatment and resuscitation preferences are consistently followed.

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  • Nevada Medical

    Nevada POLST and DNR Forms

    Portable medical orders like POLST and DNR ensure that your loved one's medical treatment and resuscitation preferences are consistently followed.

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  • New Hampshire Medical

    New Hampshire POLST and DNR Forms

    Portable medical orders like POLST and DNR ensure that your loved one's medical treatment and resuscitation preferences are consistently followed.

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  • New Jersey

    New Jersey POLST and DNR Forms

    Portable medical orders like POLST and DNR ensure that your loved one's medical treatment and resuscitation preferences are consistently followed.

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  • Alaska Medical

    Alaska POLST and DNR Forms

    Portable medical orders like POLST and DNR ensure that your loved one's medical treatment and resuscitation preferences are consistently followed.

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  • Arizona Medical

    Arizona POLST and DNR Forms

    Portable medical orders like POLST and DNR ensure that your loved one's medical treatment and resuscitation preferences are consistently followed.

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Helpful is an app to make caregiving easier. We integrate your loved one’s insurance benefits, medical records and caregiving guides into an immediate, accessible and user-friendly experience. Helpful supports your care needs by eliminating administrative tasks and providing technology to support your caregiving experience.

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